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An exploration of the culture and history of north-east England
knowing our north east
From the Tees to the Tweed
Welcome to ‘North by North-East’, a podcast that delves into the rich and varied heritage of North East England. Join Ben and Glen as they explore the many quirks and facets of our region’s history, viewing Northumbria through a fresh lens to better understand both our past and future.
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Ep 5: The Stockton and Darlington Railway – North by North-East
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Ep 5: The Stockton and Darlington Railway
After a slight hiatus (partly due to Ben feeling like he was full of boiler smoke over winter), the North by North-East podcast is finally…
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Ep 4: Frederick Douglass and the Richardsons of Newcastle
In this edition of North by North-East, Ben and Glen uncover the remarkable tale of how two Tyneside sisters-in-law, Ellen and Anna Richardson, helped one…
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North East Natters: Voices from the Heugh Battery Museum
In this special episode, we head on over to Hartlepool’s Headland to speak with the staff and volunteers of the Heugh Battery Museum, the site…
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Ep 3: Muhammad Ali in the North East
In this episode, Ben and Glen dive into the remarkable story of how a painter and decorator from South Tyneside fulfilled his impossible dream by…