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1868
In Northern England:
- Albert Park in Middlesbrough opened 11th August 1868 as a gift to the town from Henry Bolckow.
- 14th July 1868: birth in washington of Gertrude Bell; archaeologist and one of the founders of modern Iraq.
- 17th November 1868; Tyneside oarsman James Renforth became World Sculling Champion.
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009004:Grainger Street Newcastle upon Tyne Unknown 1868
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The Bewick Collector: A Supplement to a Descriptive Catalogue of the Works of Thomas and John Bewick. By Thomas Hugo, 1868
- Consisting of Additions to the Various Divisions of Cuts, Wood Blocks, Etc. Digitised version of the book available as a free Google eBook.
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Albert Park
- Summary About Albert Park Map "A public park designed by William Barratt of Wakefield and opened 11th August 1868, with war memorial entrance screen walls and a cenotaph of 1922...The idea …
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Stone carving of the Seal of the Middlesbrough Exchange Company Limited.
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Church of St. Barnabas
- Overview Map Street View St Barnabas is the parish church of Bournmoor in County Durham, built in 1868. It is a Grade 2 Listed building. The church houses 'The Angel …
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James Renforth (1842 - 1871)
- Overview About James Renforth James Renforth was a famous Tyneside oarsman who became World Sculling Champion in 1868. He was born on 7th April 1842 in Newcastle, and spent most …
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St Andrew's Church, Crook
- St Andrew's, Crook, Methodist / United Reformed Church is located on Dawson Street in Crook, County Durham. The Church, formerly Crook Central Methodist Church, built in 1868, is Grade II* …
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Land of Green Ginger
- Overview Map Street View The former Congregational Church on Front Street in Tynemouth was built in 1868 by Thomas Oliver. The adjoining Church Hall was built in 1886.[1] In the …
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Church of St Stephen, Low Elswick
- Overview About St Stephen's Church Map Street View St Stephen's Church on Brunel Terrace in Low Elswick was designed by R J Johnson and the building was completed in 1868.[1] The …
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Lune Railway Viaduct
- Overview Map Street View Disused railway viaduct over the River Lune, built in 1868 for the Tees Valley Railway Company. The viaduct is Grade II listed on the National Heritage …
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Cornsay Colliery (colliery)
- The colliery opened in 1868 and consisted of a number of drift mines: Chapelflat Drift, Colpike Drift, Ford Drift, High Drift, and Low Drift. The drift mines ran sideways into …
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Ryhope Engines Museum
- Overview About Ryhope Engines Museum Map Street View Ryhope Pumping Station was built in 1868 for the Sunderland & South Shields Water Company, to supply water to the Sunderland area. The …
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Church of St Nicholas
- Overview Map Street View St Nicholas' is the parish church of Cramlington.It was built in 1868 by Austin and Johnson, adapted from earlier design by John Dobson.[1] The church is …
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Friends' Meeting House
- Overview Map Street View The Friends' Meeting House in Wooley Burnfoot, Allendale is oldest Quaker Meeting House in Northumberland still in regular use. A Meeting House was first built here in 1688, replaced …
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Former Mount Road School
- The former Tweedmouth National Schools on Mount Road was built in 1868, replacing an earlier school on the site.[1] The original school was established by Rev. John Leach, perpetual curate of …
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Old Church of St John, Gamblesby
- Overview About Old St John's Church Map Street View St John's Church in Gamblesby was built in 1868, designed in the 'Gothic Revival' style by C.J. Ferguson. It was originally built as …
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Church of St Paul, Frizington
- Overview Map Street View St Paul’s Church, located on Church Street in Frizington, was consecrated in 1868. The Early English style church is built of red sandstone from Crosslacon quarry. …
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Church of Holy Saviour, Milbourne
- Overview Map Street View Holy Saviour Church in Milbourne, Northumberland, was built as a Chapel of Ease to the mother church of St Mary's in Ponteland. Building begain in 1867 …
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Church of St Mary, Coxhoe
- Overview Map Street View St Mary's Chirch in Coxhoe was consecrated on the 14th May 1868, by the Right Reverend Charles Baring, Lord Bishop of Durham.[1] The church of St. …
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Sedgwick House
- Overview About Sedgwick House Map Street View Sedgwick House, located to the west of the village of Sedgwick, was built in 1868 for William Henry Wakefield, a banker and owner …
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Railway Viaduct over Chester Burn
- The red brick railway viaduct at the west end of South Burns is an important feature of the townscape of Chester-le-Street. The viaduct was built in 1868 for the North- Eastern …
from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
009004:Grainger Street Newcastle upon Tyne Unknown 1868
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from http://books.google.co.uk/boo…
The Bewick Collector: A Supplement to a Descriptive Catalogue of the Works of Thomas and John Bewick. By Thomas Hugo, 1868
- Consisting of Additions to the Various Divisions of Cuts, Wood Blocks, Etc. Digitised version of the book available as a free Google eBook.
Added by
Simon Cotterill
Co-Curate Page
Albert Park
- Summary About Albert Park Map "A public park designed by William Barratt of Wakefield and opened 11th August 1868, with war memorial entrance screen walls and a cenotaph of 1922...The idea …
from Flickr (flickr)
Stone carving of the Seal of the Middlesbrough Exchange Company Limited.
Pinned by Lucy (Year 4)
Co-Curate Page
Church of St. Barnabas
- Overview Map Street View St Barnabas is the parish church of Bournmoor in County Durham, built in 1868. It is a Grade 2 Listed building. The church houses 'The Angel …
Co-Curate Page
James Renforth (1842 - 1871)
- Overview About James Renforth James Renforth was a famous Tyneside oarsman who became World Sculling Champion in 1868. He was born on 7th April 1842 in Newcastle, and spent most …
Co-Curate Page
St Andrew's Church, Crook
- St Andrew's, Crook, Methodist / United Reformed Church is located on Dawson Street in Crook, County Durham. The Church, formerly Crook Central Methodist Church, built in 1868, is Grade II* …
Co-Curate Page
Land of Green Ginger
- Overview Map Street View The former Congregational Church on Front Street in Tynemouth was built in 1868 by Thomas Oliver. The adjoining Church Hall was built in 1886.[1] In the …
Co-Curate Page
Church of St Stephen, Low Elswick
- Overview About St Stephen's Church Map Street View St Stephen's Church on Brunel Terrace in Low Elswick was designed by R J Johnson and the building was completed in 1868.[1] The …
Co-Curate Page
Lune Railway Viaduct
- Overview Map Street View Disused railway viaduct over the River Lune, built in 1868 for the Tees Valley Railway Company. The viaduct is Grade II listed on the National Heritage …
Co-Curate Page
Cornsay Colliery (colliery)
- The colliery opened in 1868 and consisted of a number of drift mines: Chapelflat Drift, Colpike Drift, Ford Drift, High Drift, and Low Drift. The drift mines ran sideways into …
Co-Curate Page
Ryhope Engines Museum
- Overview About Ryhope Engines Museum Map Street View Ryhope Pumping Station was built in 1868 for the Sunderland & South Shields Water Company, to supply water to the Sunderland area. The …
Co-Curate Page
Church of St Nicholas
- Overview Map Street View St Nicholas' is the parish church of Cramlington.It was built in 1868 by Austin and Johnson, adapted from earlier design by John Dobson.[1] The church is …
Co-Curate Page
Friends' Meeting House
- Overview Map Street View The Friends' Meeting House in Wooley Burnfoot, Allendale is oldest Quaker Meeting House in Northumberland still in regular use. A Meeting House was first built here in 1688, replaced …
Co-Curate Page
Former Mount Road School
- The former Tweedmouth National Schools on Mount Road was built in 1868, replacing an earlier school on the site.[1] The original school was established by Rev. John Leach, perpetual curate of …
Co-Curate Page
Old Church of St John, Gamblesby
- Overview About Old St John's Church Map Street View St John's Church in Gamblesby was built in 1868, designed in the 'Gothic Revival' style by C.J. Ferguson. It was originally built as …
Co-Curate Page
Church of St Paul, Frizington
- Overview Map Street View St Paul’s Church, located on Church Street in Frizington, was consecrated in 1868. The Early English style church is built of red sandstone from Crosslacon quarry. …
Co-Curate Page
Church of Holy Saviour, Milbourne
- Overview Map Street View Holy Saviour Church in Milbourne, Northumberland, was built as a Chapel of Ease to the mother church of St Mary's in Ponteland. Building begain in 1867 …
Co-Curate Page
Church of St Mary, Coxhoe
- Overview Map Street View St Mary's Chirch in Coxhoe was consecrated on the 14th May 1868, by the Right Reverend Charles Baring, Lord Bishop of Durham.[1] The church of St. …
Co-Curate Page
Sedgwick House
- Overview About Sedgwick House Map Street View Sedgwick House, located to the west of the village of Sedgwick, was built in 1868 for William Henry Wakefield, a banker and owner …
Co-Curate Page
Railway Viaduct over Chester Burn
- The red brick railway viaduct at the west end of South Burns is an important feature of the townscape of Chester-le-Street. The viaduct was built in 1868 for the North- Eastern …
Church of St Paul, Pooley Bridge
Church of St Stephen, Low Elswick
Church of St Nicholas, Cramlington
Railway Viaduct over Chester Burn, Chester-le-Street
Old Church of St John, Gamblesby
Land of Green Ginger, Tynemouth
Former Mount Road School, Tweedmouth
Friends' Meeting House, Allendale
Church of St. Barnabas, Bournmoor
Church of Holy Saviour, Milbourne
