Peter Laurence
focusonthenearch.bsky.social
Peter Laurence
@focusonthenearch.bsky.social
Exploring the archaeology of North West Durham from the west of the A690 to the borders of Weardale and Teesdale.
My latest post on the Hidden Histories NE - this one is VERY hidden!https://hiddenhistoryne.blogspot.com/2025/07/plate-layers-hut.html

#history #archaeology #railway #industrialheritage
July 8, 2025 at 7:22 PM
I have started a blog to record the lesser known history and archaeology of the North East. The subject of the first post is the almost forgotten WW1 German POW camps in County Durham and the valuable work carried out by the internees.
hiddenhistoryne.blogspot.com
Hidden History - North East
Shedding light on the lesser known history and archaeology of the North East.
hiddenhistoryne.blogspot.com
July 2, 2025 at 7:38 PM
The breath taking ignorance of this article beggars belief (pun intended). An alternative headline would be British people returning to their pagan roots.
June 10, 2025 at 7:44 AM
As our 1940s prisoner of war projects continue

We need tales and photos too, did your families have anything to do with the POW camps or satellite camps in Durham? (List below) we would love to hear from you.
June 5, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Hi Archaeology folk! Does anyone have any archaeological based ghost stories or other possible paranormal events (such as (allegedly) cursed objects or places or ghosts seen during digs? Collating them for a friend. Won't be passing on names or exact places. #archaeology #paranormal #ghosts #curses
May 20, 2025 at 7:28 PM
When you prepare your raised "bed" for plants.
April 25, 2025 at 10:20 AM
They say you are never more than 6 feet away from a rat. I'm going to buy a pet rat so at least I'll know where it is.
#comedy
April 24, 2025 at 8:17 PM
These 2 wonderful books by Beamish founder Frank Atkinson arrived today. So much to investigate, so many rabbit holes to go down! #industrialarchaeology #northeast #Durham #Teeside # Northumberland @ia-adventures.bsky.social
March 21, 2025 at 11:57 AM
A trip to Harperley POW camp today. A fabulous heritage asset that has been closed for a while. The pictures were painted by the prisoner. In partnership with the owners, we are organising guided tours this summer. Please let me know if interested in a visit!
February 20, 2025 at 7:16 PM
February 19, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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February 16, 2025 at 2:22 PM
The old mills of Long Eaton, Derbyshire are large and spectacular. The factory is 550ft long and at one time had 26 lacemaking tenants. #industrialarchaeology
February 1, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Lord Mandelson has said "The president is a nice person, is a fair-minded person, and that's why I feel quite confident that, when as I say he does look at my credentials he'll think 'right, I think this guy could work well for both our countries and our special relationship".

Deluded!
January 29, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Credit to Tom Gauld, New Scientist.
January 13, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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I love how Denmark isn’t taking any shit from Donald Trump. 🇩🇰 🤣
December 25, 2024 at 6:53 PM
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On Dec the 22nd, for folklore lovers. . .
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Radio 4 - Illuminated, The Horse at the Door
Why is Isy Suttie haunted by the memory of a creepy old horse knocking at her door?
www.bbc.co.uk
December 11, 2024 at 5:43 PM
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Unbelievably, this is fascinating!
December 8, 2024 at 12:46 PM
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December 6, 2024 at 8:01 PM
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The entrance to the mine at Hamsteels colliery in 1939. The village of the same name was one of the few Category 'D' villages to be completely demolished. The site of the village is now an empty field. Image credited to John Parkin.
#industrialarchaeology
#mining
#countydurham
#rehoming
#categoryd
December 6, 2024 at 8:09 PM
As someone who sends a lot of packages, it's always a pleasure when something wrapped with care arrives at my door. @uniformbooks.bsky.social
December 5, 2024 at 4:54 PM
I have created a list called Industrial Archaeology. Please add your images and stories, particularly about industrial heritage hidden or under threat.
#industrialarchaeology
#archaeology
#durham
#northumberland
#westdurhamarchaeology
December 3, 2024 at 8:04 PM
I have created a list called Industrial Archaeology. Please add your images and stories, particularly about industrial heritage hidden or under threat.
December 3, 2024 at 9:55 AM