Monthly Archives: January 2018

Neasham Pump House

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This small building dating from 1879 once housed a water pump for the village. The pump was shaped like the Sockburn Worm with its tail forming the pump handle.
Neasham Shelter
After the pump was removed in 1911 the structure remained as a shelter, which is now a Grade II listed building. It caries a plaque with the 1879 construction date and the initials “SRW” for Samuel Rowland Chapman-Ward of Neasham (who committed suicide at Penrith Railway Station just a few years later in 1883)
Neasham Shelter

Croft Road Pillbox, Blackwell, Darlington

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This roadside pillbox on the outskirts of Darlington is in remarkably good condition, with little in the way of damage or vandalism. It is a Lozenge style pillbox that are generally only found in the North-East.
Blackwell Pillbox
Blackwell Pillbox
Blackwell Pillbox
Blackwell Pillbox
Blackwell Pillbox
Internally many of the concrete shelves are still in place
Blackwell Pillbox
Blackwell Pillbox

Childhood Memory Walks

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Delve into the past childhoods of free roaming children and listen to colourful stories of local characters. Based on recordings from our Heritage Lottery Funded, Where the Wild Things Were project, we will take you off the beaten track and out into your local area to discover how childhoods, wildlife and the local landscape have changed from recordings, maps and archival photos.
These fun and friendly walks begin promptly at 10.00am and finish by 1.00pm or earlier. Dress for the weather and wear suitable footwear for walking along muddy footpaths and tracks. There may be steep sections on some of the walks. Bring a hot drink, a snack and your camera. The schedule of walks is:

Places on each walk will be limited. You are required to book by calling 01287 636382 or email info@teeswildlife.org For more details visit the Tees Valley Trust’s website events page http://www.teeswildlife.org/events/