Regular meetings don’t give us the time to share the many images and information and gather memories. Today we held our first ‘Drop-In Session’ – poster attached with information – and enjoyed looking at and talking about photographs on our large Touchscreen. We will be at the Hall for the next 5 Mondays until theContinue reading “History Group Drop-In Sessions”
Yearly Archives: 2023
Australian visitor on personal journey.
In recent weeks we have had contact from Ken Wallwork (pictured) a resident of Sydney, Australia who is on a journey to trace his roots, some of which are in our local area. We were privileged to meet up with Ken on October 13th and show him around. We’ll be expanding on Kens search andContinue reading “Australian visitor on personal journey.”
Cow Close. The early years.
Authored by Barbara Leo in 2008 An 1857 map shows Cow Close (now known as Meadow Close) as a row of cottages with a large and some smaller buildings in a field behind. The brickyard is dated from around 1856 and was owned by William Cowburn, it is listed in the 1858 Post Office TradeContinue reading “Cow Close. The early years.”
Reverend David Fleming
The First Vicar Of Coxhoe Reverend David Fleming 1830 – 1920 Vicar of St. Mary’s Church, Coxhoe 1867 – 1920 Honorary Canon of Durham Cathedral 1916 – 1920 David Fleming was born in Old Monkton, Lanarkshire, Scotland. A member of the Royal Astronomical Society. He was awarded a BA at Glasgow University. He worked asContinue reading “Reverend David Fleming”
Scouts & Beavers
Over two nights, Monday 12th June and Tuesday 13th June the History Group organised walks around Coxhoe for the Scout and Beaver groups as they work towards earning badges. The Scouts Monday evenings walk, Coxhoe’s Farming History was preceded by a powerpoint presentation outlining the farming history of Coxhoe. The walk included local landmarks datingContinue reading “Scouts & Beavers”
Coxhoe Walking Races
Veteran Did Not Change But “Won In A Canter” Handicapped Opponent Was In New Dancing Shoes Thrills of Coxhoe Walk A look back to a time in the 19040’s and 50’s when walking races were a popular sport. OLD BILL BARDY hitched up his trousers, downed his tot of rum, ran his fingers through hisContinue reading “Coxhoe Walking Races”
Football in Coxhoe
There have been many football teams in Coxhoe over the years, both junior and adult. Some have established themselves over many years, some have been short lived. Some have been associated with churches, some with pubs and clubs. Whilst many clubs have come and gone, the “beautiful game” as it has become known continues toContinue reading “Football in Coxhoe”
Cassop Victoria. The Glorious Years 1955 – 56
Durham Amateur Cup Winners 1955/56 Season The route to the Final. Deaf Hill (away) 1 – 1 (home) 7 – 1 Seaham (home) 3 – 1 Chilton (away) 2 – 2 (home) 2 – 1 Bearpark (away) 3 – 3 (home) 7 – 1 FINAL: Cassop 1 Easington Lane 0 Left to right : Continue reading “Cassop Victoria. The Glorious Years 1955 – 56”
New set of images of Raisby Quarry
Today we took receipt of a set of photographs of Raisby Quarry during the 1950’s. Gifted to the History Group by Julie Ward, the images belonged to her late father Freddie Ward who worked for many years at Raisby Quarry. They can be seen in our industry section in the piece about Raisby Quarry. WeContinue reading “New set of images of Raisby Quarry”
Raisby Quarry
The Carboniferous and Permian limestones of the North Pennines and the East Durham Limestone Plateau have been worked since medieval times for agricultural and building limes, and more recently for refractory products and road stone. Old abandoned quarries are a feature of both landscapes, and large modern quarries continue to work the Limestone Escarpment andContinue reading “Raisby Quarry”
A Slice of Life
A fascinating insight into the life and art of Spennymoor’s Pitman Painter Norman Cornish was the subject of yesterday evenings presentation. Presented by Norman’s son John and his wife Dorothy it was a walk through life in mining communities as seen through his work with pen, pastels and paint. Indeed it invoked memories of aContinue reading “A Slice of Life”
Memories of Coxhoe
Billy Etherington, former postman, local newspaper reporter and avid cricket supporter recalls his memories of Coxhoe . It was a chance meeting with an old school friend whom I had not seen since before the war that set us thinking of our younger days and how things have changed in Coxhoe since then. Bill B…..Continue reading “Memories of Coxhoe”
Good news for our venue!
St Andrews Church schoolroom is where we hold our monthly meetings and store our growing collection of historical archives about the village in which live. Prior to Christmas 2022 the gas boiler which heats the schoolroom broke down, suffering a pump failure. The boiler itself is reaching the stage where its becoming uneconomical to repair.Continue reading “Good news for our venue!”
The Brick, Tile & Pottery Makers of Coxhoe
A legacy of a community that is built upon or near to a limestone escarpment are the natural resources that comes with it. Just one such resource is clay that is suitable for the production of bricks, tiles and earthenware pottery. Scattered around Coxhoe and its outskirts are the scars of an industry long sinceContinue reading “The Brick, Tile & Pottery Makers of Coxhoe”
Coxhoe Crime
In the early 1800’s there was no professional Police Force, but it was introduced in 1829 by Sir Robert Peel. The Metropolitan Police Act was passed and provided paid Constables, commonly known as ‘Peelers’ or ‘Bobbies’. The Coxhoe Policemen of 1871 were Sgt. John Mielin and PC Peter Bulson; in 1881 there was Sgt. MatthewContinue reading “Coxhoe Crime”
The Origins Of Coxhoe’s Name
In 2008, children in year 3 from Coxhoe Primary School were given a task to discover and explore the origins of Coxhoe’s name. After this task, a very symbolic picture was drawn by one of the children which shows, how the name of the village has changed over time and where the origins of theContinue reading “The Origins Of Coxhoe’s Name”
In The Footsteps Of Our Fathers
Memories of Ron Cheetham I was born on the 10th February 1933 in number 35 Long Row in the little mining village of Coxhoe in County Durham. At the tender age of 4 years old, I started school in Coxhoe Infants in the Front Street. I was the eldest child, then our Harry, Gordon andContinue reading “In The Footsteps Of Our Fathers”
Coxhoe and District Primrose Cycling Club
Evidence of an early cycle club was recorded in a Northern Echo article in 1896. The Coxhoe and District Primrose Cycling Club held their annual meeting at head-quarters in the Commercial Inn, Coxhoe with John Nevison presiding. They decided to hold an open run to Stockton on Good Friday and had decided on the clubContinue reading “Coxhoe and District Primrose Cycling Club”
St Marys Church And The Great War Connections
St Marys Church contains reminders of the sacrifices made by the men of the village during the Great War 1914 – 1919. The altar window inside St Mary’s depicts the ultimate sacrifice with a soldier at the feet of Christ on the cross. The other windows depict the Crosses of St George and St Cuthbert.Continue reading “St Marys Church And The Great War Connections”
Thomas Talbot & Sons
It is over a century since the Talbot family business was formed in Coxhoe and it still survives today. Thomas Talbot Senior is recorded in the 1911 Census as living in Prospect Place, Coxhoe with wife Mary Jane and family William, Elizabeth, Jane and Matthew. Aged 15, son William’s recorded employment is a ‘carter’ –Continue reading “Thomas Talbot & Sons”
Coxhoe Local History Group 