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Author Margaret Hedley has written Women of the Durham Coalfield in the 19th Century: Hannah’s Story. Margaret also tells us about Wheatley Hill History Club and the latest project about Peterlee.

County Durham Forum for History and Heritage is a networking group that individuals and organisations can join. Marian Morrison, Chair of the group, tells us more.

The Friends of Vindomora are looking at the Roman Fort in Ebchester, County Durham. Marion tells us more about the group.

Bob McManners and Gillian Wales tell us about the Mining Art Gallery in Bishop Auckland and the Zurbaran paintings.

We hear about tracing family history and virtual events with Joyce from Northumberland and Durham Family History Society.

Alastair tells us about No More Nowt and the creation of art work to celebrate local football history and men’s mental health.

We speak to Cllr Sam Zair, Mayor of Bishop Auckland, about the Heritage Festival and history events in the town.

Talking about local football history with John Phelan from Durham Amateur Football Trust.

Hartlepool Headland History Group tell us about their activities, events with talks and Facebook page.

We hear about the Bishop Auckland FC shop and musuem as part of the 2023 Heritage Festival.