Three Greeners of Etherley and a Model Steam Engine
Tom Walker talks about the model steam engine built by Thomas Greener of Etherley in 1836. 105.9 Bishop FM · Three Greeners of Etherley and a Model Steam Engine
Tom Walker talks about the model steam engine built by Thomas Greener of Etherley in 1836. 105.9 Bishop FM · Three Greeners of Etherley and a Model Steam Engine
Dr Anne Allen, Project Manager for Bishop Auckland Heritage Action Zone hosts a Q&A session with David Mason, County Durham Principal Archaeologist about Roman County Durham. Recorded September 2021 – Roman County Durham Q&A You can purchase a copy of David’s book here.
Martin Roberts talks about his rewriting of The County Durham volume of The Buildings of England that was first written by Nikolaus Pevsner – In the Footsteps of Pevsner Recorded live in Bishop Auckland Town Hall on Monday 27th September 2021.
Local Historian Tom Hutchinson brings a walking tour ‘Down the Batts’ to life with interesting stories about colourful characters from bygone years. 105.9 Bishop FM · Down the Batts with Tom Hutchinson Please feel free to browse some of Gillian’s snaps from the walk….
Bishop Auckland artist JGMiller chats through the inspiration behind a selection of his local scenes in a short slideshow. Paintings depicted are: 60’s Market Place Blues 1 – Moors 2 Kissing in the Backrow Meet me on the Corner (Rossi’s) Silent Night Underneath the Arches See more at https://jgmillerart.co.uk Video by https://dxps.com
Bishop Auckland Theatre Society presents the Charles Dickens classic A Christmas Carol
Two new services are aiming to help people aged 25 and over across County Durham into employment, thanks to European funding.
Youngsters swapped the classroom for Santa’s workshop when they took part in festive activities inspired by a theatre’s family production.
Children in Bishop Auckland are looking forward to a fun filled Christmas party after an event raised nearly £900 for their nursery.
Efforts to reduce air pollution are underway as homes in County Durham keep cosy this winter.