PRONOUNCED dead following the worst disaster in the history of Consett steelworks, a blast furnace man lay motionless on a slab at the mortuary. He and 11 others had been overcome by deadly carbon monoxide which had seeped out unnoticed into their workstations. Overcome by the poisonous gas, they fell where they stood. Later, their […]
Attached are the citations for the 9 men recognised by Carnegie Hero Fund Trust. Click on the image to enlarge it.
2020 sees a number of major anniversaries and commemoration’s for the Consett area and the Consett & District Heritage Initiative (CDHI). On 12th September 2010 the CDHI opened its doors for our first ever exhibition which saw more than 1000 people attending at the Lodge in Blackhill & Consett Park. The date was of a […]
Please take a few minutes to listen to the amazing insight from Ernie Jeffrey. Ernie talks about Consett through the ages and is an inspirational opportunity to hear from someone who has lived through the various historical Consett eras and talks about the Steelworks furnace disaster in 1950. PDF Transcript of Interview
Please take a look at the link below sent to us from Leadgate Community History Club about the History of Photography. Please get in touch with richardjudd@leadgatecommunityhistoryclub.co.uk if you have any pictures you are willing to share or want scanned. https://www.scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/objects-and-stories/history-photography
A new Facebook page has been set up by the family and partners behind the ongoing work to restore this wonderful historical community building and plans are to re-open it for community use in 2021 all things being equal. If you would like to find out more information or to support them then please message […]
Due to the current situation and the Steel Club not re-opened yet and when they do due to the interest in this event it WILL NOT be possible to hold a “physical event” at this time but we will look to re-arrage for next year Margaret has kindly agreed to look into doing some […]
1st July 1950 70 years ago saw an accident at the Consett Steelworks. The project team of the History of the Consett are Steelworks project are keen to work with/listen to families of those involved to explore ways/options to “mark” this incident. To start this, an album has begun to be created, and […]
The History of the Consett Steelworks project (supported by the Leadgate Community History Club) are delighted to announce the launch of a website which has now got its first content added We are grateful to Gavin from the Northern Echo for his time and now producing this article which online from now but will […]
A group of volunteers are setting up as Land of Oak & Iron Trust. They have already achieved some brilliant work, including a Heritage Orienteering project around Blackhill and Consett Park (all fresher students from Derwentside College, plus pupils from 3 local primary schools working together); bringing Tales of Derwentdale and Men of Iron back […]
