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17 September 2014
Ponteland local history society news.
Newsletter of Ponteland Local History Society
18th September 2014
“ALNWICK CASTLE ARCHIVES & THE EARLS OF NORTHUMBERLAND”
Christopher Hunwick, Archivist at the Castle is our speaker this evening.
ANLHS NEWS
AGM 2014
Saturday 8TH Nov.- 1.15pm
Newbiggin Maritime Centre, Newbiggin by the Sea
The speaker is to be Dr Keith Armstrong who is a key member of the Thomas Spence Society.
Newcastle born Spence (1750-1814), known as the Poor Man’s Revolutionary, was a radical writer and publisher who believed strongly in press freedom and the common ownership of land. His reputation was tarnished for many years by the actions of some members of the Society of Spencean Philanthropists who were involved in the Cato Street Conspiracy of 1820, an attempt to blow up the entire cabinet. Dr. Armstrong has been at the forefront of rehabilitating Spence’s place in radical thinking and is co-editor of a book on Spence published on 14th. Sept. to mark the bi-centenary of his death.
The AGM, following this presentation, will begin at 2.20pm and conclude with the raffle at 3.15pm.
2015 DIARY DATES:-
Saturday 28nd Feb 2015
Members Group Meeting,
St Nicholas’ Church Hall, South Gosforth.
Round the County Day
Saturday 9th May 2015
Hosted by Wallsend LHS & the
Friends of Segedumum.
Dr Constance Fraser
Memorial Lecture/Study Day
Saturday ?? Oct 2015
Date & Details to be confirmed.
ANLHS AGM,
Saturday 7th Nov 2015
Stannington Village Hall.
OUTINGS 2014
An average of 30 Members and their guests enjoyed 3 very successful and interesting visits in May and June.
After a very welcome cup of tea /coffee phased guided tours of Bywell Hall at the beginning of Mayalso provided the opportunity to explore the local Churches of St. Peter and St. Andrew.
Later that month we travelled south to the Land of The Prince Bishops to visit Auckland Castle and the nearby Roman Camp of Vinovium. Members will be interested to know that the former private Chapel featured in the BBC TV “Songs of Praise” earlier this month. Binchester also hit the national newspaper headlines last week following news that the Church of England has decided to dispose of the adjoining property raising fears that the archaeological remains are under threat. Fortunately Jonathan Ruffer, the wealthy philanthropist who stepped in to save the former Bishops’ Palace, has shown interest.
The outings were rounded off in June with a return visit to Naworth Castle. We were welcomed by Mr. Howard with refreshments and an introductory talk in the very pleasant surroundings of the refurbished Great Hall. This was followed by tours of the other parts of his home. Some Members then moved on to nearbyLanercost Priory for lunch.
Saturday 11th October - 7pm Britannia Hotel, Newcastle Airport.
PONT CHARITY GROUP
Present
RENDEZVOUS JAZZ
A selection of popular jazz
Doors open – 6pm.
Raffle~ Bar
Tickets - £10 available from
Mackley& Steven, 25 Main St. Ponteland
THE GUILDHALL QUAYSIDE
We are hoping to arrange a guided tour for Thursday 20th November. If you are interested please indicate on the List available this evening.
SOCIAL EVENING
On Thursday 11th.December we will be entertained with local chorus songs & poems by Mike Tickellaccompanied by guitarist Alan Lynch. Tickets, priced at £8 will be available at the Oct. & November meetings.
04 June 2014
Visit to Naworth Castle
Visit to Naworth on 26th June is confirmed and those attending should inform PLHS chairman of there intention as soon as possible and no later than the 13th. June.
The tour will start at 10.00am and lasts about 90 minutes. The cost will be £15, including coffee and biscuits, payable on the day. There is no parking at the Castle (not even Blue Badge) and there is a short walk from the appointed car park. The Castle itself is a listed building and there is no wheel chair access or lifts. "......... there are a number of steps to be negotiated to reach the main Great Hall and other areas on the same level, one of which is a curved stone staircase with handrail, or a wide stone staircase of about 15 steps with handrail with two half landings."
No arrangements have been made for lunch or visiting Lanercost Priory but there are good facilities available at Lanercost which is a 5 minute drive down the road. The Priory is under the stewardship of English Heritage and therefore if you wish to visit please remember your Membership Card. You can of course take lunch without visiting the Priory. Adult Admission to the Priory is £3.60 (£3.20 to Concessions).
All we need to complete another enjoyable visit is a fine day!
The tour will start at 10.00am and lasts about 90 minutes. The cost will be £15, including coffee and biscuits, payable on the day. There is no parking at the Castle (not even Blue Badge) and there is a short walk from the appointed car park. The Castle itself is a listed building and there is no wheel chair access or lifts. "......... there are a number of steps to be negotiated to reach the main Great Hall and other areas on the same level, one of which is a curved stone staircase with handrail, or a wide stone staircase of about 15 steps with handrail with two half landings."
No arrangements have been made for lunch or visiting Lanercost Priory but there are good facilities available at Lanercost which is a 5 minute drive down the road. The Priory is under the stewardship of English Heritage and therefore if you wish to visit please remember your Membership Card. You can of course take lunch without visiting the Priory. Adult Admission to the Priory is £3.60 (£3.20 to Concessions).
All we need to complete another enjoyable visit is a fine day!
09 October 2013
Exhibition at Stephenson Works - AND associated tours
CIRCA Projects
Space Release #18
DOES THE IT FIT
Joanne Tatham & Tom O'Sullivan
Joanne Tatham & Tom O'Sullivan, John Smith, David Dye, Fiona Jardine, Alexander Harmon, Lothar Götz,
Alex Dordoy, Nadia Hebson, Alan Michael, Chris Evans
Preview: Thursday 17 October, 6pm
17 October-14 December 2013
Thursday-Saturday, 11am-6pm
The Stephenson Works
Sussex Street Entrance
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 3PD
Heritage Tours lasting around one hour will take place at 12 noon on:
Saturday 26 October by Michael Taylor, Robert Stephenson Trust
Saturday 07 December by Ian Ayris, Urban Design and Conservation Team at Newcastle City Council.
Space Release #18
DOES THE IT FIT
Joanne Tatham & Tom O'Sullivan
Joanne Tatham & Tom O'Sullivan, John Smith, David Dye, Fiona Jardine, Alexander Harmon, Lothar Götz,
Alex Dordoy, Nadia Hebson, Alan Michael, Chris Evans
Preview: Thursday 17 October, 6pm
17 October-14 December 2013
Thursday-Saturday, 11am-6pm
The Stephenson Works
Sussex Street Entrance
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 3PD
CIRCA
Projects invited Joanne Tatham & Tom O’Sullivan to work with them
on the final instalment of their Space Release programme at Newcastle
upon Tyne’s Stephenson Works. The exhibition responds to the Stephenson
Works and the surrounding area, a site currently undergoing major
redevelopment by Newcastle based property developers Silverlink
Holdings. DOES THE IT FIT is an interrogative response to this situation
that, amongst other things, considers the complex and nuanced
relationships between re-generation and art.
The Stephenson Works is an historically significant building currently being used by a range of different organisations. A number of design companies have offices there and the space also provides a venue for cultural and food events. CIRCA Projects programme of exhibitions itself fits within a wider cultural agenda promoted by Silverlink Holdings.
DOES THE IT FIT positions a new work by Joanne Tatham & Tom O’Sullivan alongside a curated programme of works and talks. This schedule of exhibitions and events has been devised by Tatham & O’Sullivan, working with CIRCA Projects, as a response to both the context of the site and the commission.
In common with many of Joanne Tatham & Tom O’Sullivan’s works, their new commission comprises of a number of choreographed elements and uses a range of forms and approaches. Two constructed structures, sited on the factory floor and the mezzanine echo the recent and original architecture of the site and engage with the buildings current use and status. A second presentation comprises of a series of photo-works of composed subjective encounters with civic space within Newcastle. Finally, a printed text re-positions information relating to places, people and organisations connected both directly and indirectly to DOES THE IT FIT at the Stephenson Works. These seemingly disparate facts build a narrative that becomes increasingly coherent as a more complex picture emerges around the relationships between art and public space.
DOES THE IT FIT will be accompanied by a series of talks and screenings from Nadia Hebson, Fiona Jardine, Lothar Götz and Chris Evans. Each of these will follow through a theme or idea relating to the space and the commissioned work, from mural painting to corporate identity. Alongside this programme will be a cumulative exhibition of work by David Dye, Alex Dordoy, Alexander Harmon and Alan Michael. This series of presented works encourage a viewer to consider modes of art-making quite different to the demands of public engagement and the redevelopment of urban space.
Close by to the Stephenson Works and just visible through the windows of the factory floor is a high rectangular water tower. Given the vicinity of this structure, John Smith’s The Black Tower functions as a wilful curatorial device, drawing attention to the site and the choreography of the project.
DOES THE IT FIT Programme
Thursday 17 October, 6pm: Preview - DOES THE IT FIT Joanne Tatham & Tom O'Sullivan
Thursday 24 October, 6pm. Factory Floor: John Smith, The Black Tower
Thursday 07 November, 6pm. Mezzanine Space: David Dye,
Pod Event: Fiona Jardine
Thursday 14 November, 6pm. Mezzanine Space: Alexander Harmon, Pod Event: Nadia Hebson
Thursday 21 November, 6pm. Mezzanine Space: Alan Michael,Pod Event: Lothar Götz
Thursday 28 November, 6pm. Mezzanine Space: Alex Dordoy, Pod Event: Chris Evans
The Stephenson Works is an historically significant building currently being used by a range of different organisations. A number of design companies have offices there and the space also provides a venue for cultural and food events. CIRCA Projects programme of exhibitions itself fits within a wider cultural agenda promoted by Silverlink Holdings.
DOES THE IT FIT positions a new work by Joanne Tatham & Tom O’Sullivan alongside a curated programme of works and talks. This schedule of exhibitions and events has been devised by Tatham & O’Sullivan, working with CIRCA Projects, as a response to both the context of the site and the commission.
In common with many of Joanne Tatham & Tom O’Sullivan’s works, their new commission comprises of a number of choreographed elements and uses a range of forms and approaches. Two constructed structures, sited on the factory floor and the mezzanine echo the recent and original architecture of the site and engage with the buildings current use and status. A second presentation comprises of a series of photo-works of composed subjective encounters with civic space within Newcastle. Finally, a printed text re-positions information relating to places, people and organisations connected both directly and indirectly to DOES THE IT FIT at the Stephenson Works. These seemingly disparate facts build a narrative that becomes increasingly coherent as a more complex picture emerges around the relationships between art and public space.
DOES THE IT FIT will be accompanied by a series of talks and screenings from Nadia Hebson, Fiona Jardine, Lothar Götz and Chris Evans. Each of these will follow through a theme or idea relating to the space and the commissioned work, from mural painting to corporate identity. Alongside this programme will be a cumulative exhibition of work by David Dye, Alex Dordoy, Alexander Harmon and Alan Michael. This series of presented works encourage a viewer to consider modes of art-making quite different to the demands of public engagement and the redevelopment of urban space.
Close by to the Stephenson Works and just visible through the windows of the factory floor is a high rectangular water tower. Given the vicinity of this structure, John Smith’s The Black Tower functions as a wilful curatorial device, drawing attention to the site and the choreography of the project.
DOES THE IT FIT Programme
Thursday 17 October, 6pm: Preview - DOES THE IT FIT Joanne Tatham & Tom O'Sullivan
Thursday 24 October, 6pm. Factory Floor: John Smith, The Black Tower
Thursday 07 November, 6pm. Mezzanine Space: David Dye,
Pod Event: Fiona Jardine
Thursday 14 November, 6pm. Mezzanine Space: Alexander Harmon, Pod Event: Nadia Hebson
Thursday 21 November, 6pm. Mezzanine Space: Alan Michael,Pod Event: Lothar Götz
Thursday 28 November, 6pm. Mezzanine Space: Alex Dordoy, Pod Event: Chris Evans
Heritage Tours lasting around one hour will take place at 12 noon on:
Saturday 26 October by Michael Taylor, Robert Stephenson Trust
Saturday 07 December by Ian Ayris, Urban Design and Conservation Team at Newcastle City Council.
27 September 2013
Newsletter 19th September 2013
Ponteland
Historian
Newsletter
of Ponteland Local History Society
19th
September 2013
CARRYING
COALS TO NEWCASTLE
This
evening
we are breaking
with tradition and the presentation will take the form of a film
about local waggonways. This will be introduced by Noel Adamson,
from Sunniside, who studied video and film production upon retirement
from Northern Electric.
ANLHS
NEWS
Saturday
9th
November
ANLHS
– AGM
Stannington
Village Hall
Further
details will hopefully be made available at the October meeting.
OUTINGS
2013
The
first outing of our calendar earlier this year took place on the
afternoon of 23rd.
May when 22 members visited Featherstone Castle on the banks of the
South Tyne near Haltwhistle. Our host was Mr. John Clarke who guided
us around this intriguing collection of buildings which make up his
Grade 1 listed home and residential activity centre for children and
students.
On
6th
June 35 of us travelled further west to Naworth for a morning tour of
the Castle, ancestral home of the Howards. Owing to a sudden
deterioration in Mrs Howard’s health that morning this was
substituted at the last minute for an alternative but very
interesting guided tour of the adjoining gardens and grounds. We
have been invited back next year to complete our tour of the Castle.
This
was followed by lunch at Lanercost after which we were free to visit
the Priory at our leisure.
On
11th
July 45 members and guests set out for the journey south to Durham.
At 11.00am we assembled at the Cathedral for a most interesting and
informative guided tour before taking a buffet lunch in the Prior’s
Hall. After lunch we made best use of the fine weather to enjoy the
environs of Palace Green or take a stroll along the banks of the
river Wear.
At
3.00pm we started our tour of the display of the Lindisfarne Gospels
which formed the centre piece of a unique exhibition in the Durham
University Palace Green Library.
This
concluded a very successful series of outings for the year.
DIARY
DATES
Saturday
26th
October
Pont
Charity Group Concert at 7.00pm in the Memorial Hall in support of
Children North East.
“The
Grainger Singers”
Tickets
£8 available from Mackley & Stevens or Newcastle Building
Society.
Puffing
Billy Festival Events
In
celebration of the first successful steam railway, which carried coal
from Wylam to Lemington 200 years ago, the friends of Puffing Bully
have presented a programme of events during 2013. These are ongoing
throughout the region until 3rd
November and more detailed information of the programme is available
via puffingbilly@beamish.org.uk
Saturday
9th
November
Archive
Films in St. Mary’s Church Hall 3pm & 7.30pm ”Railways at
War”
Please
note that the Christmas Social Evening will be held on Thursday 12th
December
and not
13th
December as printed on the programme. Tickets priced at £8 will be
available at the October and November meetings.
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