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1848
In Northern England:
- 19th June 1848: opening of Monkwearmouth Station, Sunderland
- George Stephenson, "Father of the Railways", died 12th August 1848
- Opening of the High Level Bridge across the Tyne, 29th August 1848
- Opening of the Customs House, South Shields, 1848
- 7th August 1848; the first ironstone mine in Cleveland opened at Skinningrove.
- 31st December 1848; birth of Ralph Hedley,Newcastle painter and wood carver.
- 1848: the first annual Slaley Show held in August.
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- County Durham Parishes and Townships, 1848
- Cumberland Parishes and Townships, 1848
- Northumberland Parishes and Townships, 1848
- Westmorland Parishes and Townships, 1848
- Lancashire Parishes and Townships, 1848 (parts now in Cumbria)
- North Riding Parishes and Townships, 1848 (parts now in County Durham or Tees Valley)
from Beamish (flickr)
17 Near - Pontop Pike – a rut in the road caused this episode 1848
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from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
004230:Pink Tower Newcastle upon Tyne Unknown 1848
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from Victoria Sage (flickr)
Opening of the High Level Bridge across the Tyne, 29 August 1848
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
008728:West Walls St Andrew's Churchyard. Unknown. 1848
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
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St Mary the Virgin Church, Stamfordham, Northumberland
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
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Opening of the High Level Bridge, 1848
- Opening of the High Level Bridge across the Tyne, 29 August 1848
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Ralph Hedley (1848-1913)
- Summary Biography Career Ralph Hedley was a painter and woodcarver, best known for his paintings of everyday life in the North East. Hedley was born near Richmond on 31st December …
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Church of St. Helen
- Overview Map Street View The current building of St Helen's Church on West Road in Longhorsley was the former village school, which was built in 1848. The school was converted …
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Bridge over railway, Leamside
- Overview Map Street View The stone bridge over the railway at Leamside was built in 1848 for the Great North of England Railway. The bridge on Station Road is Grade …
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Monkwearmouth Station Museum
- "The new railway station in North Bridge Street, Monkwearmouth was opened on 19 June 1848. It was the new Sunderland terminus for the Brandling Junction Railway, opened in 1839, that …
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Church of St. Mary and St. Stephen
- Overview Map Street View The parish church in Wolsingham has a history going back to the 12th century, though the present church was rebuilt in 1848 by W. Nicholson.[1] The church is …
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Railway Arch, St Nicholas' Street
- Overview Map Street View The arch which carries the railway over St Nicholas Street in Newcastle was built in 1848 by Abbot and Co. of Gateshead.[1] The arch is 300 metres …
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The Cluny
- Overview Map Street View The Cluny is a live music venue and cafe at 36 Line Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle. It was originally built as a flax mill in 1848, designed …
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Church of St Kentigern, Aspatria
- Overview About St Kentigern's Church Map Street View St Kentigern's Church, Aspatria, stands in the village of Aspatria, Cumbria, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the …
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Church of St Mary, Windermere
- Overview Map Street View St Mary's Church is located on Church Street on the north side of Windermere. It was originally constructed as a chapel of ease in 1848, but …
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Staffield Hall
- Staffield Hall is a red sandstone county house which was built in 1848 for the marriage of Lady Jane Aglionby into the Fetherstonhaugh family. The building was more recently converted …
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Church of St Mary, Rockcliffe
- Overview Map Street View St Mary's Church in Rockcliffe was built in 1848, by James Stewart of Carlisle, replacing a medieval church here. The church tower had to be rebuilt …
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Superintendant's House, Whittle Dene Reservoir
- Overview Map Street View This house by Whittle Dene Resevoirs was built in 1848 by John Dobson for the Newcastle and Gateshead Water Co. The former Superintendant's house is Grade …
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Casterton Grange
- Overview Map 'The Grange' is a large house, set back of the A638 road, a short distance north of Casterton. It was built in 1848 on lands owned by the …
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Bridge over Broomside Railway Cutting
- Overview Map Street View Road bridge over Broomside Cutting on Broomside Lane / Pittington Lane - was buit in 1848 for Great North of England Railway. The bridge is Grade II …
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St Matthew's C.of.E School, Westnewton
- Overview Map Street View St Matthew's Church of England School is located in Westnewton, Cumbria. It is a voluntary aided school primary school, with about 60 pupils aged 4 to …
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Former Bethel Chapel, Ropehaugh
- Overview Map Street View Bethel Chapel in Ropehaugh, Allenheads, was a Primitive Methodist Chapel built in 1848. The building was converted into an outdoor centre in the 1970s. Allenheads Lodge …
from Beamish (flickr)
17 Near - Pontop Pike – a rut in the road caused this episode 1848
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
004230:Pink Tower Newcastle upon Tyne Unknown 1848
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from Victoria Sage (flickr)
Opening of the High Level Bridge across the Tyne, 29 August 1848
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
008728:West Walls St Andrew's Churchyard. Unknown. 1848
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from Flickr (flickr)
St Mary the Virgin Church, Stamfordham, Northumberland
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
Co-Curate Page
Opening of the High Level Bridge, 1848
- Opening of the High Level Bridge across the Tyne, 29 August 1848
Co-Curate Page
Ralph Hedley (1848-1913)
- Summary Biography Career Ralph Hedley was a painter and woodcarver, best known for his paintings of everyday life in the North East. Hedley was born near Richmond on 31st December …
Co-Curate Page
Church of St. Helen
- Overview Map Street View The current building of St Helen's Church on West Road in Longhorsley was the former village school, which was built in 1848. The school was converted …
Co-Curate Page
Bridge over railway, Leamside
- Overview Map Street View The stone bridge over the railway at Leamside was built in 1848 for the Great North of England Railway. The bridge on Station Road is Grade …
Co-Curate Page
Monkwearmouth Station Museum
- "The new railway station in North Bridge Street, Monkwearmouth was opened on 19 June 1848. It was the new Sunderland terminus for the Brandling Junction Railway, opened in 1839, that …
Co-Curate Page
Church of St. Mary and St. Stephen
- Overview Map Street View The parish church in Wolsingham has a history going back to the 12th century, though the present church was rebuilt in 1848 by W. Nicholson.[1] The church is …
Co-Curate Page
Railway Arch, St Nicholas' Street
- Overview Map Street View The arch which carries the railway over St Nicholas Street in Newcastle was built in 1848 by Abbot and Co. of Gateshead.[1] The arch is 300 metres …
Co-Curate Page
The Cluny
- Overview Map Street View The Cluny is a live music venue and cafe at 36 Line Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle. It was originally built as a flax mill in 1848, designed …
Co-Curate Page
Church of St Kentigern, Aspatria
- Overview About St Kentigern's Church Map Street View St Kentigern's Church, Aspatria, stands in the village of Aspatria, Cumbria, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the …
Co-Curate Page
Church of St Mary, Windermere
- Overview Map Street View St Mary's Church is located on Church Street on the north side of Windermere. It was originally constructed as a chapel of ease in 1848, but …
Co-Curate Page
Staffield Hall
- Staffield Hall is a red sandstone county house which was built in 1848 for the marriage of Lady Jane Aglionby into the Fetherstonhaugh family. The building was more recently converted …
Co-Curate Page
Church of St Mary, Rockcliffe
- Overview Map Street View St Mary's Church in Rockcliffe was built in 1848, by James Stewart of Carlisle, replacing a medieval church here. The church tower had to be rebuilt …
Co-Curate Page
Superintendant's House, Whittle Dene Reservoir
- Overview Map Street View This house by Whittle Dene Resevoirs was built in 1848 by John Dobson for the Newcastle and Gateshead Water Co. The former Superintendant's house is Grade …
Co-Curate Page
Casterton Grange
- Overview Map 'The Grange' is a large house, set back of the A638 road, a short distance north of Casterton. It was built in 1848 on lands owned by the …
Co-Curate Page
Bridge over Broomside Railway Cutting
- Overview Map Street View Road bridge over Broomside Cutting on Broomside Lane / Pittington Lane - was buit in 1848 for Great North of England Railway. The bridge is Grade II …
Co-Curate Page
St Matthew's C.of.E School, Westnewton
- Overview Map Street View St Matthew's Church of England School is located in Westnewton, Cumbria. It is a voluntary aided school primary school, with about 60 pupils aged 4 to …
Co-Curate Page
Former Bethel Chapel, Ropehaugh
- Overview Map Street View Bethel Chapel in Ropehaugh, Allenheads, was a Primitive Methodist Chapel built in 1848. The building was converted into an outdoor centre in the 1970s. Allenheads Lodge …
Church of St. Helen, Longhorsley
St Matthew's C.of.E School, Westnewton
Railway Arch, St Nicholas' Street
Former Bethel Chapel, Ropehaugh
Church of St. Mary and St. Stephen, Wolsingham
Church of St Kentigern, Aspatria
Church of St Cuthbert, Bensham
Superintendant's House, Whittle Dene Reservoir
