Appeal to Shine Light on Strong Women of North East History
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Issue No 243 At the heart of our wonderful community Saturday 25th August 2018 COMMEMORATIVE EVENT AT WEST AUCKLAND MEMORIAL HALL THE COMMITTEE of West Auckland Memorial Hall is to hold a commemora- tive event on Sunday 11th November at 1pm at the Memorial Hall. The Memorial Hall was opened in February 1925 to remember the lads from West Auckland and St. Helens who fell during the terrible conflict that was later called the First World War, but known then as the Great War. The event will include a showing of In the Pink a film about the effect of the war on our local vil- lages in the Gaunless Val- ley – from St. Helens up to Woodland, which has been produced by Even- wood, Ramshaw and Dis- trict History Society. “We hope to have a dis- play about local people who were caught up in Bishop Auckland Mining Art Gallery is to celebrate the strong women of the North East. Image courtesy of Beamish People’s Collection. the war, said Dave Wil- liamson, Treasurer of West Auckland Memorial APPEAL TO SHINE LIGHT ON STRONG Community Association. “For instance, we have details of all of the men WOMEN OF NORTH EAST HISTORY on the West Auckland INSPIRATIONAL TALES to delve into their family ries will be used as part their families lived in Roll of Honour and those of women whose spirit archives for stories and of an upcoming exhibition constant fear of pit dis- on the St. Helen’s Col- and determination shone pictures of women of the at the Mining Art Gallery, asters and the risk of liery Memorial Cottages through in North East 1800s, whose strength Bishop Auckland, shining losing not only a loved [at Maude Terrace] who mining communities are and fortitude enabled a light on the often over- one, but also their bread- were lost, either killed in being sought for a County them not only to survive looked role of women in winner. The family home action, died of wounds or Durham art exhibition. but to make their mark on coal mining communities. was provided for colliery illness, Residents across the society. 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Bishop Auckland Food Cllr Carl Marshall, Cab- would like us to cover, we 27,000 visitors to the There will also be inspir- Festival was better than inet member for eco- would love to hear from you. town last April looks set ing demonstrations in other festivals. nomic regeneration, said: We are especially to be even better when it the cookery theatre, live Visitors praised the “Bishop Auckland Food interested in good returns in 2019. music and a host of chil- great atmosphere and Festival is a fantastic day news, be it personal Excitement is already dren’s activities variety of food on offer, out and a chance to sam- achievements, local building after it was con- Last year, the free festi- with one woman stating: ple some of the best food fundraising, community firmed the popular event val attracted 27,000 peo- “This was my fourth time and drink the region has service or any other positive stories. 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We are looking to against this by taking in tell their story. washing, mending and “There will be countless dressmaking to protect more examples of tough the family’s finances. and irrepressible women In one particular case a in coal mining communi- woman supported her ties, we’d like to highlight family single handed by as many as possible”. setting up a hardware Stories, anecdotes and shop in the front room of photographs of strong her home. women in the north east’s Some women took this Victorian mining commu- tenacious spirit to rebel nities can be submitted to against injustice. The Auckland Project by In 1872 miners’ wives of emailing angela.thomas@ Binchester Roman Fort will be host to rowdy Romans this bank holiday Monday. Durham and Northumber- aucklandproject.org, by land organised a protest Friday, 31st August. against the high prices Where possible, these SPEND THE DAY WITH ROWDY ROMANS charged by local butch- contributions will feature AN EXCITING Roman David Mason, Durham 11am, repeated at 2pm ers. in a temporary exhibition re-enactment will trans- County Council’s princi- (timings are approxi- This ‘anti-meat agita- at Mining Art Gallery later port visitors back in time pal archaeologist, said: mate). tion’, as it was known, was this year, with full details this bank holiday. “It is a thrilling day for Ticket prices are: Adults successful and commu- to be announced soon. Binchester Roman Fes- all ages and an experi- £7, Concessions £6, Chil- nities across the country Mining Art Gallery, part tival is inviting visitors to ence steeped in history dren £5 (aged four and were inspired to organise of The Auckland Pro- experience an encamp- you won’t forget. It is not under free). This will be their own protests as a ject, is open daily from ment of Roman soldiers, every day you get to see a cash payment only. result. 10am-4pm. Entry is complete with traders Roman battle in person.” For more information Angela Thomas, Curator priced at £5 for adults, £4 and artisans. When the battle is over, visit www.durham.gov.