John Fox - Consett Heritage Podcast
John has lived his whole life in Consett and tells us all about his experiences working at Consett Steelworks and beyond! He also explains what he has planned for Consett for the future, and how he needs your help to make his dream for Consett a reality.
Self-Belief and Emotional Wellbeing / June 30th, 2026
Wellbeing and the Arts / June 30th, 2026
Stargate Pit Disaster, Crookhill Primary School / June 30th, 2026
'My Empty Heart'
This project was created to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the 1826 Stargate Pit Disaster near Ryton, Gateshead. In this poem, 15-year-old James Robson, this poem reflects on the hopes, dreams, and lost childhoods of the young boys who worked and died in the Stargate Pit Disaster.
Celebrating Stanley / December 16th, 2025
"Stanley's Superhero" Poem - South Stanley Junior School
This poem was created by Drew, Robert, Byron, Livy and Imogen, Year 6 pupils at South Stanley Junior School as part of our 'Celebrating Stanley' project.
Consett Heritage Project / September 18th, 2023
Voices of Consett - Eileen
Eileen has lived in Consett for 64 years, her family live in Consett, she works and socialises in Consett, her grandchildren go to school in Consett, so you could say her whole life is in Consett. She has three children and three grandchildren who all live in this area, one of them teaches in Leadgate, in Consett.