Historic Shotley Bridge

A collection of old photographs taken in and around Shotley Bridge, from 1872 – 1950.

In 2016 The Trust published a 36 page booklet on the history of Shotley Bridge – available to buy [£3] from Harrington Brown Estate Agents or online via eBay with Paypal

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17 Responses to “Historic Shotley Bridge”

  1. Jonathan Vernon's avatar Jonathan Vernon Says:
    June 26, 2012 at 3:11 pm | Reply

    I am very proud of my late grandfather Jack Wilson MM, raised in Benfieldside from 1896, at school through to Standard Seven then off to the Northeastern Brewery in the Royal Hotel as the office boy age 14. I have one of a lovely photograph of him in 1905 taken by William Lubbock. All featured in a blog of Jack’s memoir. http://machineguncorps.com/2011/06/26/william-lubbock/

  2. John Thomspon's avatar John Thomspon Says:
    August 10, 2014 at 10:23 am | Reply

    I ma researching and trying to locate more information of a James Thompson who married Margaret Armstrong and resided in Shotley Bridge. They had 2 children Priscilla and Frances.

    I have come across the postcard photo of Snows Green in my photo collection and it does have them residing at 29 Snows Green, but not too sure what number street that is nowadays

    Any assistance would be appreciated.

  3. Tony fountain's avatar Tony fountain Says:
    January 24, 2017 at 8:50 pm | Reply

    Hi I’m tony fountain an I’m working on a old house in shotley bridge . It was origanally a school . I think called shotly grove school built in 1841 . It’s at the bottom of cutlers hall road . I’m renovating it to a house again an been trying to find some old pics of it and find bit about the buildings life . But can only find dates of when built and extended . If you can help that be much appreciated. Also found some lovely stonework but have no idea where it was carved for . Any help would be grateful . Tony 07828142688

  4. Ruth Coyne's avatar Ruth Coyne Says:
    February 6, 2017 at 1:37 am | Reply

    I am looking for information about jobs in a local paper mill in 1880.
    The 1880 census gives ancestor age as 14. Her job was listed as a paper mill glazier. I believe that had to do with finishing paper at the end of the mfg process.
    Does anyone know what her duties would have been? Length of work day? Pay?
    I can’t find anything. I’d be most grateful for info

  5. Margaret Beck's avatar Margaret Beck Says:
    August 1, 2018 at 5:25 pm | Reply

    These are excellent pictures a reminder of how things were way back when. I used to work at.NCB offices in Springfield House , then moved to Manor house Medomsley before Marley Hill Mining Offices

  6. Max Hidding's avatar Max Hidding Says:
    January 15, 2019 at 1:22 pm | Reply

    Hi Members. I write from Perth in Western Australia. I found an old envelope in an old Cupboard which is dated around 1972. It contains old bonds and a letter from Anne Metcalf to a Mr E Joyce or Miss Monica J Cohen or MG Cowen . Would anyone know if they are still alive and maybe still living at number 11 Riverside? I cannot seem to find a website with the details. I woudl love to post it back to them. Many thanks
    Max Hidding
    Warnbro WA
    c

    • gormanguyom.gorman@talktalk.net's avatar gormanguyom.gorman@talktalk.net Says:
      July 21, 2019 at 3:32 pm | Reply

      Hi Max. Maureen Cowen, formerly of 11 Riverside is still alive. She is a cousin. I have passed on your message to her.

    • Tom Gorman's avatar Tom Gorman Says:
      July 21, 2019 at 3:34 pm | Reply

      Maureen Cowen, formerly of 11 Riverside, Shotley Bridge is still alive. She is a cousin of mine. I will let her know.

  7. John Ridley's avatar John Ridley Says:
    April 16, 2020 at 7:42 pm | Reply

    Hi, I have been looking for pictures of Greenwood, on the Low Road, former home of the Peile family, without success and wonder if there were any pictures or details available within the village trust. Many thanks, John

    • secretary's avatar secretary Says:
      April 17, 2020 at 10:03 am | Reply

      The SBVT do not have any old photos of Greenwood. Can I suggest you put a post on the village’s Facebook page … facebook.com/groups/145680932118218/
      I would also try the Consett & District Heritage Initiative which has an archive of old photos … facebook.com/groups/213017885386150/

  8. David Boddy's avatar David Boddy Says:
    July 29, 2020 at 7:42 am | Reply

    I am researching my family history. My grandfather was George Johnson (and possibly his father too). The Johnsons ran a Co-op in the Consett area around 1920s. Might it have been the Shotley Bridge branch? Is there a record?

    Any help would be very appreciated. Thanks.

    David Boddy

  9. Sarah Foster's avatar Sarah Foster Says:
    December 23, 2020 at 9:18 am | Reply

    Hello everyone, I’m interested in the sword making industry aspect of Shotley Bridge and wonder if anyone knows if there’s anything remaining of this trade in the village? I know a house on Cuttlers Hall Road has recently come up for sale but is there any visible evidence to visit of the trade? Or is my best bet looking at the remains of things on the Land Of Oak and Iron trail? Thanks for any information at all. Kind regards, Sarah

  10. Alan Clark's avatar Alan Clark Says:
    May 24, 2021 at 9:34 am | Reply

    Great photos, we’ve recently moved into Cooperative Terrace. Any old pics or info about the houses would be greatly appreciated.
    Is it possible to buy some of the photos?

  11. Ian BLACK's avatar Ian BLACK Says:
    September 17, 2024 at 10:31 am | Reply

    Hello,

    My name is Ian Black and I am originally from

    Consett. I am researching my uncle Ralph Stobbs who was born near your school in 1918. I wonder whether you have any records from that time.

    Any information you could provide would help me understand his early life.

    Ralph died at sea in 1941 aged just 22.

    He was one of seven siblings, one brother and five girls born between 1907 and 1923 and lived in nearby Dixon Street. 

    I only recently discovered Uncle Ralph even existed, and I am writing a short biography for posterity. He was never much talked about, I myself was born long after his death and I would not want his sacrifice to go unrecognised.

    I also appreciate how busy you must be, and this would clearly not be a priority for you, but any information that could add substance and colour to his early life would be immensely helpful.

    In the meantime I shall plough through your impressive collection of photographs.

    I look forward to hearing from you. 

    Kind regards

    Ian Black

    Lavenham

    Suffolk. 

  12. dependabledelectablye05702834e's avatar dependabledelectablye05702834e Says:
    September 17, 2024 at 1:07 pm | Reply

    Hi, I just followed the Ebay link to buy the book, but it says item not found. Does that mean it has sold out? If so, are there any others?

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