“Our aim is to explore and preserve the history of our village for present and future generations to enjoy”
Coxhoe has a rich and diverse heritage. Its early medieval village lay on the slopes below a manor house. Later the village developed into a small rural community around a turnpike road.
The late 19th and early 20th centuries marked a period of rapid growth and change to the basic structure. Its population increased dramatically as its natural assets of coal, limestone and clay were exploited to provide for the demands of the industrial revolution. The village quickly grew as housing was hurriedly erected for an expanding industrial workforce.
The medieval manor house was later developed and the house –Coxhoe Hall – was formed as the birthplace of poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning. Rebuilt in 1725 in a Georgian Gothic style, it was considered to be one of the finest houses in County Durham.
We hope our research and records will be of interest to family historians, genealogists and local historians.
What We Do
As a group, we explore all aspects of the village of Coxhoe from street life to sporting life and welcome all information from wherever it may come, that helps us widen everyone’s knowledge of Coxhoe and its history, be it written, recorded or photographed.
Whilst the main focus of our meetings is the study and research into Coxhoe past we also learn about the wider aspects of local history through a programme of visiting speakers. Group members interest varies from the local enthusiast to the casually curious.
We aim to keep our meetings relaxed, informal and friendly with:
- A varied programme provide by guest speakers.
- “Tea & Talk” sessions with time to reminisce and share the latest research.
- Our latest ‘finds’ on display e.g. photos, documents & research
It’s all history!
Casual Visitors to our meetings are always welcomed, why not come along and give it a try?
Archives
Coxhoe History Group in Numbers
16
years in operation
137
meetings held
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