The History of Sacriston 1839-1945 with Professor John Tomaney

Name: The History of Sacriston 1839-1945 with Professor John Tomaney
Start: 2024-07-09T18:30:00+01:00
End: 2024-07-09T20:00:00+01:00
Location: Sacriston Workingmens Club

Schedule

Tue Jul 09 2024 at 06:30 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Sacriston Workingmens Club | Durham, EN

Step into the past of Sacriston, a small village with a significant history. This presentation will take you on a journey from the birth of the colliery in 1839 to the end of the Second World War. It will delve into the great dramas, larger-than-life personalities, and enduring achievements that shaped the village we know today. Using historic maps, images, and testimonies, it will unfold a tale of human endeavour and triumph.
John Tomaney is a Pro-Provost and Professor of Urban and Regional Planning at University College London. He has strong family connections with Sacriston and has been researching its history for several years. This lecture reports some of his research findings.