The House That Held Our Christmas In The 1970s is a home where architectural character and estate origins converge. Lived… Read more The House That Held Our Christmas In The 1970s
Tag: Gosforth
Typhoid Comes To Gosforth
Typhoid outbreak in Gosforth: “No man knows when it was built; its unsanitary condition has killed off so many of its natives that no oldest inhabitant survives to record its history …”
Street Name Origins
When researching the history or a property it is interesting to consider the significance of a property or street name. You may find for example that the name has some link to a former building that stood on the site – A street name may have some association with the builder or developer or be related to its geographical situation.
John Mood Stationer and Conscientious Objector
Long time residents of Gosforth will recall a stationery shop on Gosforth High Street, Moods of Gosforth. As children, it was a treat to visit the shop and consider which of the books or stationery we might request for our next birthday or Christmas gift. These memories have prompted us to look at the history of this much-loved shop and its founder.
Richard Welford
The first most comprehensive history of Gosforth was published in 1879, namely “A History of The Parish of Gosforth” by Richard Welford. Join us for a snapshot glimpse into the life of this remarkable man who lived on Gosforth High Street.
On the Etymology of Gosforth and Jesmond
Welcome to our latest blog post! Here we have transcribed an old news article published in 1897. The article relates… Read more On the Etymology of Gosforth and Jesmond
The Games We Played: Childhood in 1950’s and 60’s Gosforth
In the second part of David Wardell’s memories of childhood in Gosforth, we continue our journey through the games, pastimes… Read more The Games We Played: Childhood in 1950’s and 60’s Gosforth
The Games We Played: Childhood, games and everyday life in 1950s and 60s Gosforth
Some will recall Andy Pandy with Teddy and Loobyloo, Muffin the Mule, and the Flowerpot Men with Little Weed. Westerns were also very popular with older kids with ‘The Lone Ranger, ‘Bonanza’, ‘Davy Crockett, and ‘Roy Rogers being among the most viewed. There was, however, the radio with popular programs like ‘Journey into Space’ with characters Jet Morgan, Doc, Mitch and Lemmy or ‘Have a Go’ with Wilfred Pickles and Mabel (catchphrase ‘what’s on the table Mabel’) or ‘Take it from Here’ comedy with Jimmy Edwards and Dick Bentley or perhaps ‘The Navy Lark’ and “Round the Horn”.
History of the Asda Site in Gosforth:Cycling, Rugby and Speedway
Before Asda: the sporting history of the Gosforth site Today, the site of Asda on Gosforth High Street is a… Read more History of the Asda Site in Gosforth:Cycling, Rugby and Speedway