The project
News and notes
Changes to our website

As we approach the bicentenary in November 2022 many of the projects we are developing are coming close to completion.

We are adding descriptions of these projects  in a new section of the site under the heading 'Projects'. Bear with us over the next few weeks as we build the new section.

if you us our library section you will find this is still available under 'Projects'

Updated: 27 April 2022
Celebrating the Hetton Colliery Railway, designed by George Stephenson and opened in 1822, an internationally important development in the early history of railways.

Its aim is to promote the educational, cultural and historical importance ot the Hetton Colliery Railway.

To celebrate the Hetton Colliery Railway Bicentenary in 2022 we have been making plans, which include exhibitions, public lectures, work with local schools and publishing books.

Please go to the events page for more information.

Why not get involved ?

 

 

Regular meetings open to all interested parties are held monthly at the ELCAP centre Easington Lane  DH5 0LE

 

In between the open meetings we have sub committee meetings developing the following activities.

 

  • Lectures, Exhibitions and publicity

  • Legacy

  • Schools liaison

  • Hetton Carnival liaison

 

If you feel you could me a contribution to any of the above please get in touch.

Contacting us

For any of the activities outlined above please contact

Alan Jackson at  alantaylorjackson@outlook.com

For suggestions or comments on the web site please contact

Eric Fletcher at  eric.cleamond@gmail.com