MEMORIES OF HEDDON ON THE WALL


SLEDGING (1922) by Mrs Winnie Spoor

THE EVERYDAY LIFE OF THE RIDLEY FAMILY (1914 to 1930) - by Mrs Betty Cockburn

(If you can, take the time to read all of this interesting and poignant story or select specific items from the links on the right)

General Strike (1926)

School

Church

Christmas

Tattie Picking

Working in the Pit

Water Supply

Home Life

Ryton Willows Fair

Heddon Common

Peace Tea (1914)

Quarries

First Job - On a Farm

Second Job - In Service

 

CONVERSATION WITH MISS ISABEL SNOWDON

Family Background Dressmaking Apprenticeship WRAF
Shopping in Heddon Childhood in Heddon  

CONVERSATION WITH WILLIAM (ALEC) AND WINNIE WATSON

The Doctor

Shops

The Coal Office

Property

Bespoke Tailer

Garage

Flower Show

Holiday Bungalows

Water Taps

Taxi Firm

Hall in Welfare Field

 
Air Raid Shelter Heddon Common School
Shopping    

MEMORIES OF HEDDON BY MARK PARKER

Introduction School Life Village Changes
Village Life Village Characters Conclusion