Tales from the Trowel – Folktales
In this gripping episode, author Adam Bushnell reads from his book, The Devil’s Boy, a tragic story of a farm hand and the children of Brass House Farm.
Tales from the Trowel – Metal Detecting
What were you doing on 2 October 2014?
If you’re like us, you probably don’t remember, but for metal detectorist Darren Carr, this was the...
Tales from the Rails – Education
This month on Tales from the Rails, we are talking about education. Who had an education or skills in the early days of the Stockton & Darlington Railway, who didn’t, and how did senior S&DR staff decide to improve educational standards amongst its workers? And did the workers appreciate this? Did engine drivers prefer to fry their pocket watches in the pub?
Tales from the Rails – The Opening Day
Prepare to journey back in time to 1825 with our podcast series, Tales from the Rails.
Hosted by archaeologist and trustee of the Friends of...
Tales from the Rails – Stations
This month we take a close look at how railway stations evolved on the Stockton & Darlington Railway.
ANNE: Inside the MAGNA Project
The Roman Empire firmly left its mark on the North East of England, from Binchester to Chester-le-Street and of course its most northerly, defended...
Tales from the Rails – Women
This month, hosts Caroline Hardie and Angela Pickering explore the overlooked contributions of women in the railway’s history.
Tales from the Rails – Importance
Prepare to journey back in time to 1825 with our podcast series, Tales from the Rails.
Hosted by archaeologist and trustee of the Friends of...
Tales from the Rails – Heighington
The latest podcast is all about the S&DR’s station at Heighington on Aycliffe Lane, located half way between Shildon and Darlington.
Tales from the Trowel – Hidden Histories
This month at ANNE, Jackie and Sarah consider how our own history and ancestry intertwines with our landscape.