The society publishes a quarterly journal, and meets at gateshead, durham, hexham, newcastle, fenwick, blyth, south shields, and sunderland, and has a london branch which meets at the society of genealogists. Images that recall the towns old streets and lanes a new book, blyth history tour, on amberley publishing, guides us through the towns old streets and alleyways share. Latest news in blyth in northumberland, england, uk. Since our office and factory are in a rural area, our staff travel to work individually by car and we have enough space to maintain social distancing, so in consultation with our staff, we have decided to remain open for business unless government policy changes. Blyth is a bustling port town with a rich history and a keen sense of its own identity. Northumberland, england s northernmost county, is a land where roman occupiers once guarded a walled frontier, anglian invaders fought with celtic natives, and norman lords built castles to suppress rebellion and defend a contested border with scotland. The county is ranked sixth lowest amongst these 63 council areas. See all maps map of blyth in 1897 map of blyth in 19011903 map of. There has been a settlement in this part of south east northumberland since the 12th century, but modern blyth grew rapidly in the first part of the 18th century and reaped the rewards of the rise of coal mining, ship building, modern fishing and the railway and accommodation. Blyth news archives northumberland page 1 rootschat. Shows blyth in 1925 shows blyth in 1864 books about blyth area browse 5 photo books on blyth and the surrounding area. Blyths town park, given to the town by viscount ridley back in 1904 underwent regeneration in 2005 and a major clean up of blyths quayside culminated in the installation of the spirit of the staithes public art work created by simon packard and inspired by the coal exporting history of blyth. Blyth, north, a township, in the parish and division of bedlington, union of morpeth, n. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Blyth, bedlington and bedlingtonshire, northumberland. This has been well used and studied by local historians, myself included. Old photographs of blyth, harbour, river, and steam engines. An alphabetical listing by surname, given name, date of death, and sometimes showing relationship, and age transcription of the blyth gravestones, dated from 1702. Blyths history brought to life in new book the journal. Blythborn jim, who worked for the blyth news, journal and chronicle and the bbc during his long journalistic career, has tracked down and interviewed several of those featured in the book. The port of blyth dates from the 12th century, but the development of the modern town only began in the first quarter of the 18th century. Fynes started his career as a lowly pitman, but his intelligence and character put him at the forefront of representing. The oldest find in the area is an antler hammer, a rare find of organic material. Thank you for your continued support in these difficult times. Records of baptisms 18641965 and marriages 18641979 are available at. Blyth is home to the nonleague club blyth spartans, famed for their repeated giant killing track record in the fa cup. Boldmere house, faraday avenue, hams hall distribution park, coleshill, birmingham. Northumberland county council digital library offers.
The river blyth flows eastwards through southern northumberland into the north sea at the town of blyth. The south beach local board took over duties from the parish council for the day to day running of the town. Old photographs of blyth, harbour, river, and steam. We live in such a beautiful county so lets be proud to show it off see more ideas about places, north east england and england. The tellers of tales more tales from the back lane, blyth northumberland. Just this year the port have received over 100 wind turbines, which will be transported across the country to various wind farm sites. The blyth is 27 miles 44 km long and the pont is 17 miles 28 km. This guide highlights primary source material from the archives and manuscripts collection, relating to the english counties of durham and northumberland. Scenic circular walks such as those set out in the printed pub walks guides arriving conveniently at an adnams pub for lunch and a drink. Old maps of blyth and surrounding area, website by peter loud.
See more ideas about north east england, england and newcastle. The platform provides live local data on transport, whats on, accommodation, eating out, shopping, sport, religion and weather as well as comprehensive reference and resource sections including tv, radio, online shopping, route planning, health, education and more. Northumberland, englands northernmost county, is a land where roman occupiers once guarded a walled frontier, anglian invaders fought with celtic natives, and norman lords built castles to suppress rebellion and defend a contested border with scotland. But one tale i heard is that when the blyth news closed down, all their belongings were destined for the tip, until they were salvaged and saved by 23 blyth residentslocal history enthusiasts. Blyth schoolboy stefan ormston sent a package of hugs to northumberland hospitals and hes started making more already blyth mum with cancer tells of the emotional moment she saw her children. Blyth spartans are known well in football across the uk and a book all about its history and stories which have occurred in the clubs past has been produced and the writer requires you blyth fans to help fund and get involved in the book itself. It includes information about local families, individuals and organisations. They include 87yearold george downey, who has the unique distinction of serving in the merchant navy, royal navy and raf during world war ii.
No mocking or offensive comments should be aimed at any other member by anyone in this group. I have seen his book in local libraries and for sale at that bricabrac market on. But one tale i heard is that when the blyth news closed down, all their belongings were destined for the tip, until they were salvaged and saved by 23 blyth residents local history enthusiasts. You may not be able to visit your local library at the moment but with lots of exciting digital options theres no need to miss out on your favourite book or club. The presentday county is a vestige of an independent kingdom that once stretched from edinburgh to the humber, hence its name, meaning. Blyth local and national uk primaryschools information. Newcastle upon tyne has been independent since the 1400s. Transcription in the nottinghamshire family history society magazine, vol. Northumberland life is a free service supported by local government, business and community organisations to allow groups serving the community to take advantage of the benefits of the internet, without the high cost and need to understand website design. Blyth library situated in the former mechanics institute, blyth library houses the major collection of local studies material for blyth, books for adults, teenagers and children, audiobooks and. Northumberland libraries has been working hard to ensure that during these difficult times their members, and new members, will still be able to enjoy many of their services online. Forgotten stories from blyth in northumberland are brought to. The 10 best things to do in blyth 2020 with photos.
Blyth library blyth, northumberland library facebook. No items for sale allowed, nor advertising services such as. The presentday county is a vestige of an independent kingdom that once stretched from. The port of blyth dates from the 12th century, but the development of the modern town only. See all books memories of blyth read and share your memories of. Sep 23, 2010 blythborn jim, who worked for the blyth news, journal and chronicle and the bbc during his long journalistic career, has tracked down and interviewed several of those featured in the book. Blyth, northumberland photos, maps, books and memories of blyth wrong place. Today, blyth plays a fundamental role in the uks renewable energy industry. History repeated itself when pontelands first team were crowned champions of durham. Blyth, nottinghamshire genealogy familysearch wiki. This is part of the sense of place north east consortium. For anyone thinking of reading the book, which i think is fascinating, here is a map of blyth c,1860 to give you a better picture of blyth at. It dates to the late neolithic or early bronze age period. Dec 06, 2016 an aerial view of blyth port and harbour.
Thanks to iconic landscapes and beautiful buildings, northumberland is the goto place for many authors and directors when thinking of the perfect setting for their books and films. In 2003, 23% of males and 60% of females were earning less than the council of europe s decency threshold. Included in the book is a roundup of organisations in the. The history of blyth norman times to 1869 click on the image to read or download a. Northumberland firms and residents rally to produce ppe local businesses, schools and residents have stepped up to the mark to ensure that northumberland s health workers receive the protective equipment needed to continue their vital work in the front line of the coronavirus battle. Parliament debates the second reading of the brexit withdrawal agreement bill itv news itv news 1,277 watching live now.
Thanks to iconic landscapes and beautiful buildings, northumberland is the goto place for many authors and directors when thinking of the perfect setting for their books and films arguably the most famous of all northumberlandbased fiction is crime writer ann cleeves dci vera stanhope series. Ronin56, blyth news archives may be held at blyth library. Find unique places to stay with local hosts in 191 countries. Blyth history page from the northumberland archives service.
Blyth, northumberland genealogy genealogy familysearch. Literary northumberland local news for northumberland. Islandshire, norhamshire and bedlingtonshire were enclaves of durham until 1844. Fynes started his career as a lowly pitman, but his intelligence and character put him at the forefront of representing the workers interests against the coalowners. Welcome to a website dedicated to promoting blyth town and the surrounding area that is blyth valley. A computer game about the development of northumberland click on the image to download the game. Blyth library situated in the former mechanics institute, blyth library houses the major collection of local studies material for blyth, books for adults, teenagers and children, audiobooks and public access computers. Includes a brief history, facsimile documents, ordnance survey and older maps and plans, photos, images and sound recordings. No swear words to be included in any commenting by any members. History of railways in northumberland this refers to the pre1974 boundaries of northumberland, after which north tyneside council became an independent local authority.
Registered in england 06557400, company vat number 5 5978 79. Blyth is best known as an industrial port in southeast northumberland. Jul 30, 20 history of railways in northumberland this refers to the pre1974 boundaries of northumberland, after which north tyneside council became an independent local authority. The platform provides live local data on transport, whats on, accommodation, eating out, shopping, sport, religion and weather as well as comprehensive reference and resource sections. Nov, 2010 ronin56, blyth news archives may be held at blyth library. Follow the latest news for blyth in northumberland, england, uk local news and information in your area. He published a book in 1873 entitled the miners of northumberland and durham. A picture from the top of the chimney at blyth power station image. It lies on the south bank of the river blyth and the range of finds made here extend its history back thousands of years. Buy blyth archive photographs by blyth local studies group isbn. A transcript of monumental inscriptions at blyth old chapel microfiche tn72 is published by northumberland and durham family history society and these records are also available in book form at newcastle central library, local studies department. Church of england bishops transcripts exist from 1762 in the earsdon transcripts. The site has been created for the use of the community as part of the blyth new media project led by blyth valley enterprise ltd bvel a blyth development trust.
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