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December 4 2008

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Read about the history and heritage of Newcastle and Gateshead with our trails, stories and features written by community groups and local residents

Newcastle and Gateshead

The Next Train & Granny's Roots In Scotswood Road

More reminiscences were triggered by the Scotswood Road Pubs trail. These memories of growing up in the 1950s and the difficulties of a World War One widow were sent in using Storymaker.

photo of the chain bridge over the river tyne


	How Clousden Horse Trough Went Back On Show Steve Ellwood recalls a Victorian horse trough that was put back on public view with the help of a local historian. Find out more about the Clousden Horse Trough... Read more		Ouseburn Valley Heritage - A Chronology One of Newcastle's most important industrial areas is the Ouseburn Valley - discover its history with this chronolgy. Read more		Tell Us Your Stories Of Life In The North East! This is place to share your stories! Click on the Get Involved Box to get writing straight away or read on for more information... Read more


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		Got a story to tell about the old days in Newcastle and Gateshead? Do museums miss out your history? Get your past online by having a go with our simple to use Storymaker program. Follow the steps to build a feature or trail and see it online as you work.


		VE Day 60 Years: Newcastle And Tyneside - A Shipbuilding Target
		Scotswood Road Pubs
		The Great North East: Escomb Church in Bishop Auckland
		Learn How To Make A Local History Trail In Your City
		Architectural Oddities: The Newcastle Vampire Rabbit


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