Consett Steelworks - Children's Research & Community Project | Building Self-Belief CIO
During the summer term of 2024, the children of Moorside Primary School in Consett, County Durham, participated in a project delivered by Building Self-Belief CIO, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and the County Durham Community Foundation. This initiative aimed to bring the Consett community together around their shared industrial heritage. The children developed skills in creative writing, poetry, art, photography, communication, and historical research.
Click the button below to view the Moorside Primary School Anthology on the Consett Steelworks. This includes all of the poems and paintings that the students created, as well as some pictures of the project and the visit to Beamish museum.
Heritage / February 5th, 2024
Voices of Consett - Sadie (The Bra Lady)
Before earning the title of "Sadie the Bra Lady," Sadie Ayton worked in the steelworks following her school years. She initially found employment at Richmond's the Solicitors before transitioning into the role of a 'Ticky Woman,' collecting credit payments by visiting houses.
Heritage / December 16th, 2025
Digital Inclusion / December 16th, 2025
Carol's Celebration of Stanley
Carol grew up in and around Stanley and has fond memories of the town. Listen to her Celebrating Stanley Podcast as she shares her hopes for the future.
Environmental / April 16th, 2026
Community Litter Pick Reel
As part of Durham County Council's Big Spring Clean Campaign, we collaborated on some Litter Pick Days involving the community around Consett!