Stories of the Stones

Stories of the Stones is a Tyne and Wear Buildings Preservation Trust project exploring the stories and natural habitat of St John’s and Westgate Hill cemeteries in Elswick. 

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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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