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 – 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 Rails – Building Bridges
The fourth episode of Tails from the Rails focuses on the crucial role of railway bridges, spotlighting the Gaunless Bridge and the Skerne Bridge, their design, construction, and significance.
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 – 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 – Celebrations
Happy 199th anniversary to the Stockton & Darlington Railway! In this month’s Tales from the Rails podcast, we are in party mood!
Archaeology News North East
Welcome to our new column, Archaeology News North East (ANNE), which we are looking forward to bringing you every month.
We aim to bring you...
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.
ANNE: Young Archaeologists’ Club
With no podcast out in May, ANNE has been looking at the exciting world of archaeology specifically designed to cater for your junior Lara Croft or Indiana Jones.












