Consett Memories
As part of Consett History Week we are holding an exhibition called Consett Memories. It will involve the launch of our Memory Box project which consists of boxes for each decade from the 50’s to the 90’s. Come & explore the box from the decade you remember best as a child. We want your feedback & we aim to make them available to any group who wants to use them, they are great tools to engage all ages & break the ice, encourage wellbeing & inspire creative projects.
As well as photo exhibits & a virtual walk through the streets of Consett on screen, there are exhibits from other groups including model locomotives restored by Consett Steelworks group. We will be providing refreshments & a warm welcome.
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Until our next exhibition, please visit the permanent exhibition in the foyer of The Lodge, at the bottom of Blackhill & Consett Park. It is currently only open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Our last Exhibition and Pop Up Event at The Lodge on Tuesday 25th November was on the theme of “Myths, Spooks & Legends. There was a table top sale of books & memorabilia, refreshments and a Christmas tombola. The Wednesday Open Art Studio Group also exhibited glass art inspired by local legends …
In September 2025 we held an exhibition all about “Consett – a Steel Town” …
In April 2025 the exhibition was about “Local Myths, Legends and Characters” and there were old photos of the localities on display. Some of material in that exhibition has been reproduced in the ‘Articles’ section.
In 2024 there was an exhibition of “Old Photographs of Local Buildings” in September, followed by one in November on the theme of “Winter in Consett”.
In 2024 it was decided the all future exhibitions would be held at The Lodge in Blackhill and Consett Park, where we are based.
There were no exhibitions in 2023.
In May and October 2022 we held exhibitions at Consett Methodist Church Hall.
