Our Heritage Festival 2021 - Bishop Auckland and Stockton & Darlington Railway

10 - 27 September 2021

Bishop Auckland Heritage Action Zone and the Stockton & Darlington Railway Heritage Action Zone - working together to bring heritage to life

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Free tickets to Kynren competition Saturday 11 September is the last show this year of Kynren 11arches.com/kynren a sound and light show telling the story of England. Two free tickets are available to win. To enter the prize draw please text your answer to the following question to: 07825 856451 Approximately how many cast and crew are involved in the production of Kynren? Is it , (a) 100 people (b) 1000 people (c) 2000 people The winning entry will be drawn live on Bishop FM on Saturday 2pm - 2:30pm. The Kynren sound and light show pictured in 2018. Texts are charged at your normal network rate. The winner will be selected randomly live on air on Bishop FM between 2 and 2:30pm on Saturday 11 September. The judges’ decision is final. There is no cash alternative and tickets are not refundable or transferable in the event of cancellation or late arrival. The winner must collect the tickets in person from Eleven Arches and provide proof of identity. Bringing heritage to life 2 Friday 10 - Saturday 25 September Open daily (except Sundays) 10am - 4pm Exhibition: Through Soldiers Eyes Exhibition of works by serving personnel, Veterans and members of the Armed Forces community featuring DLI Collections and other historical works from WW1 to present day. This exhibition of artwork, photography, sculptures, oral, visual and written elements takes the audience on a journey of Armed Forces life in times of peace, conflict, repatriation, and rehabilitation and seeks to raise awareness of our Armed Forces communities who live among us. This is not a documentary of war, but a brief snapshot of personal journeys. It challenges perceptions of the Armed Forces. This project is funded by Durham County Council; Armed Forces Covenant Trust; Bishop Auckland Town Council; Bishop Auckland and Shildon AAP and County Durham Community Foundation. Venue: Bishop Auckland Town Hall Booking: No booking required

Friday 10 - Sunday 26 September Daily Hours: 10am - 10pm Tuesday - Saturday, 4pm - 10pm Sunday and Monday Open Buildings: People’s Museum, Old Hippodrome, Railway Street Enjoy a trip down memory lane. Displays recall the heyday of the town through old photographs and memorabilia recalling the high street, football heroes and the railway. The People’s Museum is run by a small community group upstairs in the Grade II listed Old Hippodrome Theatre on Railway Street. Nearby you can see a huge mural of Stan Laurel and follow a self-guided Rail Heritage Trail (also available as a guided walk). Booking: No booking required Age limit: No under 18s

3 Friday 10 September 12 noon Town Walks/Tours: Rail Heritage Trail Guided walk by creator of the People’s Museum Michael O’Neill. The walk begins at the Four Clocks Centre on Newgate Street where visitors can access the Bishop Auckland Railway Exhibition. This is free of charge and has photographs, artefacts and the century- old Bishop Auckland station Union banner. From there we make our way to Bishop Auckland Railway Station where new interpretation boards explain the history and significance of the station before visiting Albert Hill to see the tranquil community-led Remembrance Garden, and finally to Railway Street and the People’s Museum (free entry). Booking: Advance booking required Venue: Four Clocks Centre, Newgate Street

Saturday 11 September TBC Lava Pour Display - Head of Steam Museum Funded by Arts Council, Creative Darlington and Henry Moore Foundation – Artist Jo Lathwood will be on site to showcase a Lava Pour Display For more information contact Head of Steam on 01325 405060 or www.head-of-steam.co.uk

Saturday 11 - 18 September 10am - 4pm Sonic Bikes - Head of Steam Museum Are you interested in bikes, air quality or just wanting to try something new? Sonic Bikes is an innovative project by the Bicrophonic Research Institute (BRI). It centres around bikes that make live sound and music based on passing air pollution as you cycle. We are hosting these in collaboration with Creative Darlington, Middlesbrough Art Weekender, Sonic Arts Week and the Auxillary. For more information contact Head of Steam on 01325 405060 or www.head-of-steam.co.uk

Bringing heritage to life 4 Saturday 11 September 2pm - 2:30pm Opening event on 105.9 Bishop FM Heritage Show The first of three Saturday afternoon programmes during the festival. Bishop Auckland’s Heritage Action Zone has been established to revitalise the historic market town and to help regenerate it as a vibrant place for locals, businesses and visitors. It builds on the major investment at Auckland Castle which is transforming the traditional home of the Durham Prince Bishops into an international faith, art and heritage destination. This is a chance to hear more from Project Manager Anne Allen about projects that are underway and opportunities for conservation area grants and funding. Saturday 11th, 18th and 25th 2pm - 2:30pm September 105.9 Bishop FM Heritage Show Tune in live to the Heritage Show every Saturday afternoon with Gillian Campbell to share your memories of life in Bishop Auckland and enjoy extracts from festival events - or listen again online at www.bishopfm.com

Sunday 12 September 2:30pm - 3:30pm Town Walks/Tours: Bishop Auckland Local Listing Walks Walk with Local Listings Oficers Georgia Cundick and Ehren Smith to explore buildings and places of historical interest that may be nominated for ‘local listing’. The Local Heritage List campaign encourages communities to nominate historic buildings and other heritage assets which they value most for inclusion in their council’s local list, helping to protect them through the planning system. This is your chance to point out the places and spaces in the town that are important to you and to share your knowledge and memories. Booking: Advance booking required Venue: Four Clocks Centre, Newgate Street

5 Thursday 16 September 11am - 12 noon and 2 - 3pm Town Walks/Tours: Archaeological Excavations at Auckland Castle This summer, excavations by The Auckland Project and Durham University at Auckland Castle have cast new light on our understanding of the medieval castle complex. In the Faith Garden, we have uncovered more of the long-lost Durham University students excavating at medieval chapel, built in the 1300s for Bishop Auckland Castle, 2021 Anthony Bek. On the Broadwalk, remains of an early medieval castle have been discovered including a two or three-storey tower – a keep – thought to date from the 1100s. Guided by John Castling, Archaeology Curator at The Auckland Project, tours will cover both areas of the excavations. Booking: Advance booking required Venue: Clocktower, Auckland Castle, Market Place

Thursday 16 September 11am - 4pm Open Buildings: St Anne’s Church, Market Place Come and enjoy the beauty and tranquillity of this Grade II listed church. Built on the site of a medieval chapel, St Anne’s was designed by William Thompson and built by William Edgar in the 19th century. There will be a prayer station and the opportunity to light a candle in memory of a loved one. Booking: No booking required

Saturday 18 September 10am – 12 noon Town Walks/Tours: Down the Batts Bank Guided walk led by local historian Tom Hutchinson. Starting from Bishop Auckland Town Hall, this circular walk is set against the backdrop of the Eleven Arches Kynren site. The route takes in three historic bridges - Jock’s bridge, the Viaduct and Newton Cap Bridge and shares stories of the people for whom the riverbank, known as The Batts, was home. Booking: Advance booking required Venue: Outside Bishop Auckland Town Hall

Bringing heritage to life 6 Saturday 18 - Sunday 19 September 12 noon - 3pm Open Buildings: St Andrew’s Church, South Church Explore this wonderful Grade I listed church with its beautiful stained-glass windows and Saxon cross. The ancient parish church of Bishop Auckland was built on a Saxon foundation. The current building dates from the 13th century. It was added to by the Prince Bishops Bishop Bek and Cardinal Langley. There will be a prayer station and the opportunity to light a candle in memory of a loved one. Booking: No booking required

Saturday 18 September 1pm - 2pm Book launch: Bishop Auckland in colour postcards. Local historian Tom Hutchinson unveils a new collection of 100 images and postcards of the town from the Victorian era to the first decade of the 21st century - with added colour. Booking: No booking required Venue: Bishop Auckland Town Hall

Saturday 18 September 2pm - 2:30pm 105.9 Bishop FM Heritage Show Tune in live to the Heritage Show with Gillian Campbell to share your memories of life in Bishop Auckland and enjoy extracts from festival events - or listen again online at www.bishopfm.com

7 Saturday 18 September 6pm - 8:30pm Lates - The Golden Age. Locomotion Shildon Enjoy some 1920s- and 1930s-themed fun in our Heritage Open Days evening event. Come along after-hours for a museum experience with a diference as we celebrate a period of great innovation on the railways. Learn more about the vehicles in our collection with connections to the 1920s and 1930s golden age of rail. Use our 1920s/1930s props and costumes to create themed selfies. Have a go at our fun fairground-style games and activities. Check out our railway-related playlists, and enjoy refreshments with a 1920s/1930s theme. Booking: www.locomotion.org.uk/whats-on/lates-golden-age

Tuesday 21 - Thursday 23 September (Evenings - time TBC) Beer & Bread’ Street Theatre Friends of the S&DR (Stockton Interest Group) in co-operation with InterActing UK Ltd. Walking street theatre with visits to a number of historic pubs around Stockton High Street exploring the story of the people who built the S&DR and early railways. Booking: Required email [email protected]

Bringing heritage to life 8 Wednesday 22 September 11am - 12 noon Talks online: An Introduction to Caring for Historic Properties with Conservation Architect, Graeme Dodd Aimed at owners and tenants of pre - 1919 properties, this talk highlights some of the challenges of repairing and restoring old buildings – and how to apply for grant funding to bring vacant buildings back into use in the conservation area and high street. Booking: Please register in advance to receive a Zoom invitation [email protected]

Wednesday 22 September 2:30pm - 3:30pm Town Walks/Tours: Bishop Auckland Local Listing Walks Walk with Local Listings Oficers Georgia Cundick and Ehren Smith to explore buildings and places of historical interest that may be nominated for ‘local listing’. The Local Heritage List campaign encourages communities to nominate historic buildings and other heritage assets which they value most for inclusion in their council’s local list, helping to protect them through the planning system. This is your chance to point out the places and spaces in the town that are important to you and to share your knowledge and memories. Booking: Advance booking required Venue: Four Clocks Centre, Newgate Street

Friday 24 September 10am - 11am Talks online: Durham County Record Office, how to trace first world war soldiers Want to find out more about an ancestor or local man who fought in the Great War? Archivist Dawn Layland from Durham County Record Ofice will guide you through the available sources, including service records, absent voters’ lists and the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, explaining where to find them and how to understand what you find. Private Jackson, left, and Private Pattison, right, 6th Booking: Please register in advance to Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, standing in a trench, near ‘Shrapnel Corner’, Belgium, 1915. Durham receive a Zoom invitation County Record Ofice D/DLI 2/6/10(316) [email protected]

9 Friday 24 September 1pm Three Greeners of Etherley and a Model Steam Engine - The Methodist Chapel, High Etherley Friends of the Stockton & Darlington Railway (Etherley & Witton Park Colliery Group). Tom Walker talks about and demonstrates the model steam engine build by Thomas Greener of Etherley in 1836. Register: John Raw 01833 663764 Email: [email protected]

Friday 24 September 4pm - 9pm Full Moon Street Festival Quality Street Food and Live Music. Booking: No booking required Venue: Market Place

Saturday 25 September 10am - 3pm Stockton & Darlington Railway Birthday Celebration, Stockton High Street Large marquee in Stockton High Street with 30 traders and exhibitors where you can discover the history of the S&DR, ‘The Railway that Got the World on Track’, find out about our fantastic rail heritage and how it is being kept alive, and see in action model railways including attendance from Shildon Model Railway Club (with two layouts - “Shildon” and “Thomas”), Teesside Small Gauge Railway (from Preston Park, with at least one 7.5” gauge loco for static display) and the S&DR Youth Team, who will also bring their model railway layout. The Stockton Flyer will make its usual appearance at 1pm with extra performances planned for during the day. Friends of the S&DR (Stockton Interest Group) with generous support from Stockton Borough Council. Booking: No booking required

Bringing heritage to life 10 Saturday 25 September 10am - 3pm Heritage bus tours of Bishop Auckland with the North East Bus Preservation Trust Booking: Tours operate regularly 10am - 3pm on a first-come first-served basis. You may need to wait at busy times. Venue: Market Place

Saturday 25 September 2pm - 2:30pm 105.9 Bishop FM Heritage Show Tune in live to the Heritage Show with Gillian Campbell to share your memories of life in Bishop Auckland and enjoy extracts from festival events - or listen again online at www.bishopfm.com

Saturday 25 September 2:30pm - 3:30pm Talks online: Binchester and Roman County Durham Join County Archaeologist David Mason as he answers questions about his new book on recent archaeological discoveries and the insights these provide into life in the Eastern Hinterland of Hadrian’s Wall. At Binchester Roman fort and associated civilian settlement archaeologists have uncovered some of the best -preserved Roman buildings in Britain, altar stones and artefacts including a beautiful silver finger ring from the 3rd century. Booking: Please register in advance to receive a Zoom invitation [email protected]

Sunday 26 September 10am - 4pm Family Fun Day - Head of Steam Museum Join us to celebrate the Anniversary of the Stockton and Darlington Railway. Activities include travel back in time with the Victorian Time Travellers, mini train ride, model railway, arts and crafts and music by the Ran Tanners. Museum café will be open. £2 adults, £1 children, under 5s are free, included in admission and yearly passes. For more information contact Head of Steam on 01325 405060 or www.head-of-steam.co.uk

11 Sunday 26 September 10:30am - 3:30pm Locomotion Way and Shildon’s Railway History (Ian Gray) During the last year some of the historic buildings dating back to the 1820’s have been refurbished, at the Western end of the Locomotion Museum’s site. Join us in walking the route and finding out more. Meet at Middridge Village Hall carpark County Durham – more information from [email protected]

Monday 27 September 10am Guided Walk: West Auckland Station House to Brusselton Incline and back (5 miles) Friends of the S&DR (West Auckland/St Helens Group). Meet at West Auckland Station House and walk along the line of the now abandoned 1825 S&DR via Broom Mill Café and on up to the top of Brusselton Incline. Public footpaths, please wear boots and bring wet weather gear. Booking: Required, register with John Raw 01833 663764 Email: [email protected]

Monday 27 September 10am Guided Walk: Allen’s West To Stockton (4 miles, return to start by train at own cost) Friends of the S&DR (West Auckland/St Helens Group). Meet at West Auckland Station House and walk along the line of the now abandoned 1825 S&DR via Broom Mill Café and on up to the top of Brusselton Incline. Public footpaths, please wear boots and bring wet weather gear. Booking: Required, register with Peter Bainbridge on 01642 868877 or Email: [email protected] There will be further walks along the whole line over three days from 13 - 15 October. Contact John Raw 01833 663764, email: [email protected] Bringing heritage to life 12 Online Activities Available throughout Interactive storymap: Bridges of Bishop Auckland A virtual tour produced by Historic England of 16 of the town’s most interesting and important bridges, ranging from road to foot to rail, from fine Medieval masonry bridges to modern bridges of steel and concrete, from short iron trusses to great viaducts of brick and stone. These include the magnificent viaduct, the first railway bridge in England to be converted to carry a road. The bridge had been threatened with demolition in the 1980s but was saved following a campaign by a local action group - which later became the Civic Society. Link: historicengland.org.uk/services-skills/heritage-action-zones/bishop-auckland/ Film: Binchester and Auckland Castle Excavations A short documentary of recent archaeological discoveries in Bishop Auckland. Built on the Roman Road Dere Street, Bishop Auckland traces its origins to a once-important Roman cavalry fort. Binchester has been the subject of new excavations in recent years. The film shows the partially reconstructed remains together with new excavations and archaeological discoveries at Auckland Castle, the seat of the Prince Bishops of Durham. Link: festival.archaeologyuk.org/events/virtual-tour-binchester-roman-fort-and- auckland-castle-excavations-1626440309 Our Heritage online exhibition Join the Facebook conversation with Festival Student Volunteers Ceri Pennington and Zamir Shaikh to see what they’ve discovered about Bishop Auckland: stories of football heroes of the 50s and 60s, centuries’ old traditions of the travelling community, the restoration of Auckland Castle and how we preserve and pass on our heritage to the next generation. Facebook: @bishopaucklandhaz

13 Festival Events calendar 10 - 27 September Daily (except Sundays) 10am - 4pm - Through Soldiers Eyes Exhibition at Bishop Auckland Town Hall. 10 - 27 September Daily – People’s Museum (Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 10pm; Sunday - Monday 4pm - 10pm. No under 18’s). 10 - 27 September Daily, online activities. 10 September 12 noon - Guided walk: Rail Heritage Trail, Four Clocks Centre, Newgate Street. 11 September TBC - Lava Pour Display - Head of Steam Museum. 11 - 18 September 10am - 4pm - Sonic Bikes – Head of Steam Museum. 11 September 2pm - 2:30pm - Heritage Show 105.9 Bishop FM. 12 September 2:30pm - 3:30pm - Guided walk: Local Listings Walk with Georgia Cundick and Ehren Smith, Bishop Auckland Town Hall. 16 September 11am - 12 noon and 2pm -3 pm - Auckland Castle excavations, Auckland Castle Clock Tower. 16 September 11am - 4pm - Open Church: St Anne’s, Market Place. 18 September 10am - 12 noon - Guided walk: Down the Batts Bank, Bishop Auckland Town Hall. 18 - 19 September 12 noon - 3pm - Open church: St Andrew’s, South Church. 18 September 1pm - 2pm - Book launch: Bishop Auckland in colour photographs, Bishop Auckland Town Hall. 18 September 2pm - 2:30pm - Heritage Show 105.9 Bishop FM. 21 - 23 September TBC - ‘Beer & Bread’ Street Theatre. 22 September 11am - 12 noon - Talks online: An Introduction to Caring for Historic Properties with Conservation Architect Graeme Dodd. 22 September 2:30pm - 3:30pm - Guided walk: Bishop Auckland Local Listing walks. 24 September 10am - 11am - Talks online: Durham County Record Ofice, how to trace first world war soldiers. 24 September 1pm - Three Greeners of Etherley and a Model Steam Engine – The Methodist Chapel, High Etherley. 24 September 4pm - 9pm - Full Moon Street Festival, Market Place. 25 September 10am - 3pm - Stockton & Darlington Railway Birthday Celebration, Stockton High Street. 25 September (TBC) - Heritage bus tours, Market Place. 25 September 2pm - 2:30pm - Heritage Show 105.9 Bishop FM. 25 September 2:30pm - 3:30pm - Talks online: Binchester and Roman County Durham. 26 September 10am - 4pm - Family Fun Day - Head of Steam Museum. 26 September 10:30am - 3:30pm - Locomotion Way and Shildon’s Railway History (Ian Gray). 27 September 10am - Guided Walk: West Auckland Station House to Brusselton Incline and back (5 miles). 27 September 10am - Guided Walk: Allen’s West To Stockton (4 miles, return to start by train at own cost).

Bringing heritage to life 14 Booking (Changes to the programme will be noted on websites or posted on Facebook). Please check the event details and follow the booking instructions if required. Places on walks will be limited and will be governed by the Covid restrictions in place on the day. Most of the of events/activities are free but check the event details for any ticket price or admission fee. Festival Organisers Events in Bishop Auckland - Anne Allen Tel: 07825 856451 Email: [email protected] Events in Stockton & Darlington Railway – Richard Starrs Tel: 01325 406327 Email: [email protected]

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Front cover pictures: (Left) Bishop Auckland Working People’s Banner in July 1964 – “Workers of the world unite, you have nothing to lose but your chains, you have a world to win”, Reproduced with permission from Bishop Auckland Art nostalgia local artist Paul Simpson. (Right) a scene from the 100th anniversary.

Disclaimer The programme is correct at the time of printing but the organisers reserve the right to make changes. Additional events may be added to the programme. Some activities, such as the walks may be afected by weather. If an event is bookable then we will contact ticket holders direct. If you have any concerns about an event please contact the event organiser via the details in the leaflet or contact one of the Festival Organisers. In the unlikely occurrence that any of the events have to be cancelled or postponed due to circumstances beyond the control of Bishop Auckland Heritage Action Zone and the Stockton & Darlington Railway Heritage Action Zone and the Friends of the Stockton & Darlington Railway, cannot be held responsible for any costs incurred by the event attendee.