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An invitation to travel in time


540521485 Fis6v S An invitation to travel in time People on the family and local history trail are invited to step back in time at a special event next month.

The Derwentside Local and Family History Fair will be attended by over 20 groups and organisations offering expert help to uncover the past.

The fair is being organised  by Annfield

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WW1 soldiers killed at Fromelles are identified


813237967 iPz4r S WW1 soldiers killed at Fromelles are identifiedThe names of 75 WW1 Australian soldiers killed at the Battle of Fromelles in 1916 have been confirmed. Sadly, it has not been possible to name any British soldiers at this stage and families in the UK who have been helping with the identification process have been notified.

While they could

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Magpies take stage for centenary exhibition


801529899 c4tRY S Magpies take stage for centenary exhibitionHere’s one for the Time Machine’s football fans.

The Theatre Royal Newcastle is teaming up with historians from Newcastle United Football Club to host an exclusive exhibition to mark 100 years since the legendary team won their first ever trophy.

Local Heroes -The Cup Comes Hyem is a one-off exhibition of telling the

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