Heaton History Group
A volunteer-run local history society researching Heaton's past, with regular evening talks in High Heaton and a large online archive of articles.
About Heaton History Group
Heaton History Group is a volunteer-run society for anyone with an interest in the history of Heaton in Newcastle. Its members research and publish articles on the area's streets, buildings, people and events, building up an extensive online archive.
The group holds regular evening talks, usually at St George's United Reformed Church on Newton Road in High Heaton, which are free for members with a small charge for non-members. Membership is £10 a year, and members are welcome to get involved with the group's research.
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