Voices from the North East Podcast

Home
United Kingdom
Ashington
Voices from the North East Podcast

Exploring the vibrant tapestry of North East England’s history, one story at a time.

13/08/2024

Oooo!!! ❤️ Get along to this if ur able!

11/08/2024

Great event up at English Heritage Chester’s Roman Fort today! Clash of Romans !

11/08/2024

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/UNK4GnuUWFsvAcsr/?mibextid=WC7FNe

June 2000: the Ermine Street Guard travelled by Metro to attend the opening ceremony of Segedunum Roman Fort at Wallsend. Photo courtesy of Segedunum Roman Fort and Museum. Does anyone remember this?

20/07/2024

06/07/2024

Do you remember sitting on the carpet watching this at school? September to November 1989 !

18/06/2024

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/bZJmSd4hZ183AW9T/?mibextid=WC7FNe

On Friday 21 June we are running an Introduction to the Archives free tour of the Study Centre & its resources at Woodhorn. This will begin at at 10.30am & last approximately 30-45 minutes. There is also a free 'Back of House' tour at 11.30am-12.30pm.

No booking is required but museum car parking charges will apply.

11/06/2024

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/NSnAet42XqyS4Xui/?mibextid=WC7FNe

10/06/2024

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/EV2JCCtoK4BuRiUE/?mibextid=WC7FNe

Introduced by Melvyn Bragg, Word of Mouth traces the pattern of speech in Britain.The speech of Northumberland has proved very resistant to change, and betwe...

06/06/2024

Over at Koast Radio on our Wednesday night show we played some memories of the War in South East Northumberland.

Here you can find and listen to full interviews and stories from all our wartime episodes 📻

The bombing of Newbiggin: https://open.spotify.com/episode/04Uj3m3Ry2rv9W3PwRNGbp?si=EyBaXraHQnypqd2-ulhYEA

The Bomber over the Wansbeck: https://open.spotify.com/episode/71GpSdkiZ7BJqONipxgqih?si=r9G3KD25QwGk8B3sicWhDg

The letters of Private Nutter: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7pZ4a2nCZppSKaX3PKjAUB?si=9NsS3CvPSf6ojaZDwXX77Q

The lost camp (1/4): https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Lg1wqdXxWm07S8aWZhAQf?si=1kvNJJVcSQybrIvHDATi5g

28/05/2024

Read all about it!!

https://voicesfromthenortheast.wordpress.com/2024/05/28/the-enduring-impact-of-the-boys-brigade/

In the heart of local communities, where tradition intertwines with personal growth, the Boys Brigade has long stood as a bastion for developing “true Christian manliness” through disci…

28/05/2024

Fresh read available now on our new blog 📖

https://voicesfromthenortheast.wordpress.com/2024/05/28/rediscovering-forgotten-delights-from-the-kitchen/

28/05/2024

New in the blog - have a read 📖

Welcome to “A Taste of Memory: The Evolving Story of Our Meals,” a cozy corner on the internet where we dive deep into the warm and often forgotten kitchens of the past. This blog is no…

28/05/2024

From the blog - have a read 📖

In the quiet echo of time, our relationship with food has undergone a fascinating metamorphosis, reflecting broader societal shifts, evolving culinary landscapes, and the intimate threads that conn…

28/05/2024

How awesome is this?!!!

22/05/2024

😍

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/6qZ9gEUhFMLa2qJF/?mibextid=WC7FNe

18/05/2024

Do you remember infant school?
Read some memories from the 1960s - has it all changed so much?

https://voicesfromthenortheast.wordpress.com/2024/05/16/memories-from-infant-schools-in-the-1950s-and-1960s/

Welcome back to our cozy corner of the internet, where we dive into the warm, fuzzy memories of yesteryears and draw out the sweetness of simpler times. Today, we’re stepping into a time machine th…

17/05/2024

Have you read our blog posts that accompany our regular podcasts?

Once upon a time, the main streets of small towns brimmed with life, serving as the community’s beating heart. One such town, Ashington, boasted a vibrant shopping scene that echoed across ge…

16/05/2024

Have your read our new blog?

In the biting chill of January with snow dusting the ground and ice clinging stubbornly to our morning cars, we find ourselves instinctively reaching for the thermostat, grateful for the instant wa…

16/05/2024

40 years later - read all about it

The 1984 Miners’ Strike in the UK remains an emblematic period, often depicted through the lens of struggle, hardship, and confrontation. Yet, nestled within the vast narrative of this histor…

16/05/2024

Read about the glory days!! 🗞️

Once upon a time, the main streets of small towns brimmed with life, serving as the community’s beating heart. One such town, Ashington, boasted a vibrant shopping scene that echoed across ge…

15/05/2024

Read all about it!

In an era dominated by digital screens and virtual realities, it’s refreshing to dive into the past and explore the imaginative games that filled the days of our predecessors. In this episode…

15/05/2024

Read all about it

https://voicesfromthenortheast.wordpress.com/2024/05/12/a-snowball-fight-during-the-1984-miners-strike/
#1984

The 1984 Miners’ Strike in the UK remains an emblematic period, often depicted through the lens of struggle, hardship, and confrontation. Yet, nestled within the vast narrative of this histor…

14/05/2024

Northern Lights 😆

14/05/2024

Feature article:

“Ah a childhood before health and safety!”

Echoes of Adventure: A Journey Through Northeastern Nostalgia In a world increasingly dominated by screens and safety regulations, there’s something profoundly beautiful about the raw and unf…

14/05/2024

We currently have a free display in the main library of some of our oldest and rarest books. The Lit & Phil started collecting books in 1794, one year after it was founded, but the library holds many that were printed long before that date. All are welcome to come along and have a look!

13/05/2024

🎙️ Exciting News!
📚 Introducing our brand new blog to accompany our podcast https://voicesfromthenortheast.wordpress.com
🌟 Dive deeper into the rich oral history of the North East of England with captivating stories, interviews, and insights.
🏞️ Join us on this journey as we uncover the voices and tales that shape our region's identity. Explore the past, present, and future with us! 📖

12/05/2024

You can now read our blog!
Starting back at series one we are now building a blog where you can read exclusive content as well as listen to episodes via Spotify and YouTube.

Northern Voices Podcast

11/05/2024

Did you see the magic in the night sky last night above the North East? Share your photos in the comments

08/05/2024

Amazing news from GoodPods this morning!
Our Podcast was No.30 in their top 50 Documentary Podcasts chart this week 🥳
Thank you all you lovely listeners out there!! 🎧

Address

Ashington

Website

https://linktr.ee/Voicesfromthenortheast

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Voices from the North East Podcast posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Voices from the North East Podcast:

Videos

Great event up at English Heritage Chester’s Roman Fort today! Clash of Romans !

Down the gym 60s style

Would we advertise it this way now?

What was found on the High street?

Relive the high street of yesterday, streets lined with shoppers and shops that sold a range of useful items. How much of this do you recall? #highstreet #northumberland #newcastle #northeastengland #nostalgia

Childhood and school days in and out of Ashington

Eleanor talks to the podcast about her childhood.

The bathtub hung in the back yard! Do you remember? #northumberland #northeastengland

Do you remember the 1984 miners snowball fight?

Do you remember mischief in the Colliery?

For LJ Ross fans everywhere

🚨 Tonight! Wednesday 6PM 🚨 Tune in and txt in! We’re sharing your Christmas tradition memories and playing our usual mix of magical music on this weeks radio show! Here’s a sneaky listen to one of the memories we’ll be sharing 🎵 🎧📻 Listen via http://koastradio.co.uk Or your Smart speaker Or the TuneIn App Or 106.6 👍

Wednesday 6PM - Tune in and txt in! We’re sharing your Christmas tradition memories and playing our usual mix of magical music on this weeks radio show! Here’s a sneaky listen to one of the memories we’ll be sharing 🎵 🎧📻 Listen via http://koastradio.co.uk Or your Smart speaker Or the TuneIn App Or 106.6 👍

It’s that time of year again - remember the frosty Netty on cold winters nights? Have a listen …

Listen via http://koastradio.co.uk Or your Smart speaker Or the TuneIn App Or 106.6 👍

New podcast episode out now on all platforms - https://linktr.ee/Voicesfromthenortheast Or you can listen via this video 👍 #northumberland #ashington

Here’s how to tune in to our radio show every Wednesday at 6pm! Top tunes, great guests oh and even your own song requests!! Give us a listen 🎧

@followers Watch/listen to our Halloween special right now! Special thanks again to Haunted Palace Blog

The Lost Camp: Episode One

A Prisoner or War Camp in a small Northern town, remembered by locals but missing from official records … come with us as we try to find out more! (Listen to the show in high quality audio here: https://linktr.ee/Voicesfromthenortheast )