Yearly Archives: 2023

The Methodist Movement in Coxhoe. Part 1.

In the beginning……. Part One in which we take a look at the development of the Methodist Movement in Coxhoe. Methodism ( in the form of the Primitive Methodist Church) first came to Coxhoe early in the 19th Century. In September, 1838, ( the year of a great revival) Coxhoe’s Primitive Methodists numbered 35, havingContinue reading “The Methodist Movement in Coxhoe. Part 1.”

Coxhoe’s Religious Heritage

“Religion in the late 19th and early 20th centuries was a powerful force which cut across barriers of social status and wealth.  “Norman McCord ‘North East England 1760 – 1960” In the early 1800s when Coxhoe was a small hamlet it had no building dedicated to religion. The village was divided into two parishes –Bishop MiddlehamContinue reading “Coxhoe’s Religious Heritage”

Memories of Hannah Keaveny

How Times Change!: Hannah Keaveny, aged 90, remains a sprightly lady with a lively mind and sharp memory. A devout Christian, she is a regular attender at St. Joseph’s Church and has visited Lourdes every year from the year 2000 and hopes to be selected to return again this year. She was born at KelloeContinue reading “Memories of Hannah Keaveny”

The First of Ninety Seven

Robert  Henry  Barker Pte.  8853 2nd  Battalion Durham  Light  Infantry The village of Sleetburn was a small mining community situated in the Deerness Valley and is now better known as New Brancepeth just to the West of Durham City, and it was there in 1887, at 8, Hepworth Street that John and Margaret Barker addedContinue reading “The First of Ninety Seven”

Coxhoe Local History Group’s new website

Welcome to our new website! This site provides our latest news and updates, information on upcoming events and a fascinating look into our village’s history through an archive of articles on commerce, education, industry, military and notable people and places. If you’d like to get in touch to enquire about an upcoming meeting or toContinue reading “Coxhoe Local History Group’s new website”

Mining Villages- Coxhoe in the 1840’s

The mining of coal was carried out in the North-east of England from Roman times.  The first mines were literally holes in the ground, not very deep, and usually entered by ladders.  As the miners burrowed round the inside of the hole, it took on a ‘bell’ shape and these were known as ‘bell pits’.Continue reading “Mining Villages- Coxhoe in the 1840’s”

The Growth of a Village

The Industrial Revolution in the 19th century brought about changes in agriculture, manufacturing, mining and transport.  This influenced almost every aspect of daily life. The rural landscape of Coxhoe ‘underwent tumultuous change to serve the needs of industrialization and coalmining’. (Edwards 2004)  In 1801 Coxhoe was a small rural hamlet with only 27 houses andContinue reading “The Growth of a Village”

The Coxhoe School Board

Until the Education Act of 1870 school attendance was voluntary.  In the early 19th century schooling was provided by various religious bodies as well as in dame schools and in adventure schools which were schools provided by industrialists. From 1833 government grants were paid to the existing religious foundations which mostly belonged to the ChurchContinue reading “The Coxhoe School Board”