(Copyright Coxhoe Local History Group) 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 itContinue reading “Football in Coxhoe”
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Cassop Victoria. The Glorious Years 1955 – 56
(Copyright Coxhoe Local History Group) 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 LaneContinue 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
(Copyright Coxhoe Local History Group) 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 toContinue 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
(Copyright Coxhoe Local History Group) 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 inContinue 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
(Copyright Coxhoe Local History Group) 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 scarsContinue reading “The Brick, Tile & Pottery Makers of Coxhoe”
Coxhoe Crime
(Copyright Coxhoe Local History Group) 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; inContinue reading “Coxhoe Crime”
The Origins Of Coxhoe’s Name
(Copyright Coxhoe Local History Group) 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 andContinue reading “The Origins Of Coxhoe’s Name”
In The Footsteps Of Our Fathers
(Copyright Coxhoe Local History Group) 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,Continue reading “In The Footsteps Of Our Fathers”
Coxhoe and District Primrose Cycling Club
(Copyright Coxhoe Local History Group) 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 andContinue reading “Coxhoe and District Primrose Cycling Club”
St Marys Church And The Great War Connections
(Copyright Coxhoe Local History Group) 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 ofContinue reading “St Marys Church And The Great War Connections”
Thomas Talbot & Sons
(Copyright Coxhoe Local History Group) 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 recordedContinue reading “Thomas Talbot & Sons”
Cricket in Coxhoe
(Copyright Coxhoe Local History Group) Early memories of leather on willow Coxhoe had a rich tradition of playing competitive cricket for over 100 years. In 1889 a number of local dignitaries and businessmen got together and formed the first competitive team known as the “John Wood’s XI” The founders were:- John Wood JP, Mining EngineerContinue reading “Cricket in Coxhoe”
Jacky Elcoat – Local Footballer
(Copyright Coxhoe Local History Group) Jack’s association with Coxhoe is recent. A quiet and modest man he has lived at Landsdowne Road, Coxhoe for eleven years now Born at Ludworth in 1936 Jack’s interest in soccer developed through watching local Ludworth Junior and Senior teams playing. When aged 14 he was playing for Ludworth JuniorsContinue reading “Jacky Elcoat – Local Footballer”
Much Maligned by Lawrence Scollen
Children of the coal mines in the 19th Century This is the sixth of a series of articles on the children who worked in the mines of County Durham during the 19th Century. It was one o’clock on a bright, sunny day, and the stranger making his way along the front street was struck byContinue reading “Much Maligned by Lawrence Scollen”
Coxhoe WH Station
(Copyright Coxhoe Local History Group) Memories of Michael Peacock Michael Peacock worked for two years as a level crossing assistant gatekeeper based at Coxhoe WH Station on the Clarence Railway which was a link between Steetley’s Basic Works and Ferryhill and beyond in Michael’s time. Senior Crossing Gatekeeper was Bob Scott from Duncombe Terrace, Ferryhill. Continue reading “Coxhoe WH Station”
Frances Valks
(Copyright Coxhoe Local History Group) Memories of WW2 Before 3rd September, 1939 many people felt that war was imminent. Those who had lived through the first World War knew about rationing and shortages, so they tried to buy extra supplies. One day two large white sacks were delivered to our house. One contained flour andContinue reading “Frances Valks”
Wilsons Hardware & Fancy Goods
(Copyright Coxhoe Local History Group) A well established and much loved business on Church Street, Coxhoe , Wilsons Hardware & Fancy Goods closed its doors for the final time in the early 1980’s. Trading for over 60 years Wilsons was one of those stores where you could find a wide variety of goods from haberdasheryContinue reading “Wilsons Hardware & Fancy Goods”
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