Stories of the Stones

We’re a community group looking to revitalise the Elswick and Westgate Hill Cemeteries in the West-End of Newcastle.

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Contact either Julie or Don at:

We’d love to hear about your stories or meet you at one of our regular community hubs at the West End Library.

Blog & Updates

The fascinating history of St John’s Cemetery.

The fascinating history of St John’s Cemetery.

Residents of the West End took part in a historic tour of St John’s Cemetery to find about the lives of those buried there. Last week, a group of residents who live or grew up in the West End of Newcastle took part in a historic tour of St John’s Cemetery. The event...

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Locals discover their families’ history

Locals discover their families’ history

A group of Westend residents start journey to find out more about the lives of those buried at their local cemetery Though we have already run two drop-ins, last Monday was officially the first weekly Stories of Stones activity session at Westend Library in Benwell....

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