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Houghton Le Spring, The Broadway c.1959
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Hidden behind the trees is the parish church of St Michael and All Saints; burial place of Bernard Gilpin (died 1583), cleric, orator, philanthropist, and founder of Houghton Grammar School. Gilpin came to Houghton after being cleared of charges of heresy, but he was indicted a second time and was on his way to answer the charges when he broke his leg. The accident almost certainly saved him from the stake: while he was recuperating Mary Tudor died, and was succeeded by Elizabeth. The charges were then dropped.

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A Selection of Memories from Houghton-Le-Spring

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Houghton-Le-Spring

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Walking To School
During a visit to Andersons Optician in Houghton-le-Spring, I was fascinated to see a full wall mural of this photograph. As I waited at the desk, I realised that the two little girls walking past the bank looked like my friend and I walking to the old junior school at the end of Newbottle Street. I'm the one with the little short legs, round face and very blonde hair. I proudly carried a brown leather ...see more
Houghton-le-Spring, Newbottle Street 1968
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Added 30 December 2022

The Lloyds Of 54 Wade Row, High Moorsley,Hetton Le Hole
Im currently researching my family heritage. My father and grandfather were both born in Hetton Le Spring.Would anyone remember Robert and Hilda Lloyd and their children Robert (my father), Joseph, Hilda, John and Lawrence. My grandfather was employed as a "Hewer" at a local coal mine in the area, I just don't know if there was one or many back the, or where it was ...see more
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2 Shop Row, Philadelphia
I was born at no 2 Shop Row near the Philadelphia cricket club, and my grandad used to take me to watch the cricket. Could anyone tell me where I could find old photographs of Shop Row? Thank you, H.Robson
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Julia And Matthew Fallon
4 Gaweswell Terrace, Newbottle. Julia Nan Matthew Fallon where my grt grand parents and Hona was my mam's mam. Can the guy who asked about Cisely contact me - my name is Ian tel 0191 2660969 thax,
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