(Copyright Coxhoe Local History Group) 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 thatContinue reading “The First of Ninety Seven”
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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
(Copyright Coxhoe Local History Group) 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 theseContinue reading “Mining Villages- Coxhoe in the 1840’s”
The Growth of a Village
(Copyright Coxhoe Local History Group) 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 hamletContinue reading “The Growth of a Village”
The Coxhoe School Board
(Copyright Coxhoe Local History Group) 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 whichContinue reading “The Coxhoe School Board”
Tempestuous Tales of Wayward Wynyard
Presented by Ronnie Tempest 2nd November 2023. 7:00 pm, St Andrews Church, Coxhoe £3 to include refreshments. All Welcome
Secrets of the Attic
Presented by Tony Nicholson 5th October 2023. 7:00pm St. Andrews Church, Coxhoe £3. to include refreshments. All Welcome!
A Journey in postcards along the Great North Road
Presented by George Nairn 7th September 2023. 7:00pm St Andrews Church, Coxhoe £3 to include refreshments. All Welcome!
No Meeting in August
It’s holiday time. See you in September!
The Durham Miner Illustrated
Presented by Glynn Wales 6th July 2023. 7:00pm St Andrews Church, Coxhoe £3 to include Refreshments. All Welcome
Sid Chaplin – Pitmans Author
Presentation by Michael Chaplin 1st June 2023. 7:00pm. St Andrews Church, Coxhoe £3 to include refreshments. All Welcome
East Park, Sedgefield Community Excavation
Dr David Mason, Principal Archaeologist, Durham County Council May 4th 2023. 7:00 pm St Andrews Church, Coxhoe £3, including refreshments, All Welcome
A Slice of Life – March 30th 2023
Norman Cornish MBE : Pitman Painter. The Art, Life & Times of one of the North Easts most distinguished artists. Presented by John & Dorothy Cornish. St Andrews Church, Coxhoe at 7:00pm. £3 to include refreshments. All Welcome.
Thiepval Memorial to the Missing
(Copyright Coxhoe Local History Group) In the Somme region of Northern France stands the Thiepval Memorial to the Missing. Bearing the names of over 73,000 men of the United Kingdom and South African Forces who fell during WW1 and who have no known grave, amongst them are residents of Coxhoe and surrounding villages. To discoverContinue reading “Thiepval Memorial to the Missing”
Sergeant William Wilson DCM & Bar
(Copyright Coxhoe Local History Group) Sergeant Wilson was one of only 7 Durham Light Infantry soldiers to gain aBar to his Distinguished Conduct Medal during World War 1. In effect hewas a recipient of this gallantry award twice. To read his story follow the link.
Steetley Lime Co., Airships and Spies
(Copyright Coxhoe Local History Group) on 18th August 1916 Steetley Limestone Company received an unexpected and unwelcome visit in the shape of two German Zeppelins. Read all about the events of the attack by following the link to this article.
The Post Office
(Copyright Coxhoe Local History Group) The first messengers in Britain were probably the Romans. Their roads were well used later by delivery people on horseback. As they became more popular, routes were established and coaching inns were used to rest horses and break up the journey. The Clarence Villa (Kicking Cuddy) was a coaching innContinue reading “The Post Office”
Brothers in Arms
(Copyright Coxhoe Local History Group) What can be worse for any family than to lose a son? But to lose 2 sons within a few months of one another is a catastrophe for any family. Such an event was far from unique during the years 1914 – 1918 and the passage of the Great WarContinue reading “Brothers in Arms”
Coxhoe In The Wars
(Copyright Coxhoe Local History Group) During World War 1 Great Britain and the Empire mobilised 8.9 million men in the struggle against Germany and their invasion of France, Belgium and eastern Europe. Of those who took the Kings shilling and enlisted for the duration of the war, 908,000 were killed, 2 million were wounded andContinue reading “Coxhoe In The Wars”
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