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.
Author Archives: Coxhoe Local History Group
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”
