I think I'm correct in saying @ 7"25, that was the view from where my grandparents lived at 1,Taylor's Terrace, The Grove. I spent many of my younger days staying there. My grandad and one of his sons, my uncle, both served their time in the electrical dept at the Consett Iron Company as it was then known. If I remember correctly, just through the bridge on the left was the BOC plant, and to the left, a track to The Lydgetts.Behind the photographer to his/her left was a bus stop and concrete built public toilet. To the right, as we look, on the road down to Moorside was a small wooden hut used as a sweet shop. Their house was built sometime in the 1930s and they were the first and only tenants until my Gran passed away and her bachelor son moved out in 1980. Looking on google street view, it now appears to be a much-enlarged private house, but many of the original features are still visible. On the road to Moorside, on the left was a small garage business, now Grant's garage and funeral service. Opposite, was a small grocery store run by the Arkless family. One of my abiding memories was the constant noise of heavily laden trucks grinding their way up from Moorside and if my memory serves, the haulage company was called Redmire. Can anyone verify? Their engines had a very distinctive sound, I think they were the 2-stroke Commer Knocker engines, videos are available on youtube showing how they work. We still have family in the area. Thanks for rekindling my memories.
Very cool blast from the past. That last photo, the house with the steel works in the background was taken between Castleside and Moorside, I can remember that view as a kid having walked along that road with our dogs many times. Last time I walked down there was with my cousin and German Shepherd in 2001. Doesn't seem like 21 years ago.
Very interesting, thank you. Was the wooden viaduct at 8.00 minutes into the video, located about 1/2 a mile east of Hurbuck cottages? OS location NZ 142 481
@@stephenbridgewater5768 Just as I thought. I understand the structure was in need of repair. Instead of it being repaired, it was filled in. Waste from Consett was transported eastwards and dumped inside the structure so hiding the wooden structure under tons of waste. That impressive embankment is home to a historical wooden structure.
Really enjoyed looking through these - great memory jogger!
I think I'm correct in saying @ 7"25, that was the view from where my grandparents lived at 1,Taylor's Terrace, The Grove. I spent many of my younger days staying there. My grandad and one of his sons, my uncle, both served their time in the electrical dept at the Consett Iron Company as it was then known. If I remember correctly, just through the bridge on the left was the BOC plant, and to the left, a track to The Lydgetts.Behind the photographer to his/her left was a bus stop and concrete built public toilet. To the right, as we look, on the road down to Moorside was a small wooden hut used as a sweet shop. Their house was built sometime in the 1930s and they were the first and only tenants until my Gran passed away and her bachelor son moved out in 1980. Looking on google street view, it now appears to be a much-enlarged private house, but many of the original features are still visible. On the road to Moorside, on the left was a small garage business, now Grant's garage and funeral service. Opposite, was a small grocery store run by the Arkless family. One of my abiding memories was the constant noise of heavily laden trucks grinding their way up from Moorside and if my memory serves, the haulage company was called Redmire. Can anyone verify? Their engines had a very distinctive sound, I think they were the 2-stroke Commer Knocker engines, videos are available on youtube showing how they work. We still have family in the area. Thanks for rekindling my memories.
Very cool blast from the past. That last photo, the house with the steel works in the background was taken between Castleside and Moorside, I can remember that view as a kid having walked along that road with our dogs many times. Last time I walked down there was with my cousin and German Shepherd in 2001. Doesn't seem like 21 years ago.
My Dad and his family lived there in the early 1900's. His father, mother, grandmother , sister and brothers lived in one house. (Stanefordham)
Why dont you do a then and now of the same photograph, orif the building or whatever is not there ,what ever is now .Nice work, thanks .LOVE CONSETT.
Great video do you no eny history on the churches ⛪️ in blackhill
They put me in a children's home on Snows Green road. It was called Summerdale House. It's been made into flats now.
Hi. I find these very interesting. Have you thought of putting them on dvd for the local market??
Hi can you tell me about the pescod shop please
Very interesting, thank you.
Was the wooden viaduct at 8.00 minutes into the video, located about 1/2 a mile east of Hurbuck cottages? OS location NZ 142 481
It was midway between hurbuck cottages and Lanchester
@@stephenbridgewater5768 Just as I thought. I understand the structure was in need of repair. Instead of it being repaired, it was filled in.
Waste from Consett was transported eastwards and dumped inside the structure so hiding the wooden structure under tons of waste.
That impressive embankment is home to a historical wooden structure.