In this episode we remember a household gadget so versatile it could cook toast, warm bedsheets and heat your whole home! Can you guess what it was? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/voicesfromthenortheast/message

Things get ‘mucky’ and a bit ‘clarty’ in this episode as we reflect on some wonderful northern words! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/voicesfromthenortheast/message

Ever been fascinated by how the machinery of domestic life has evolved over time? Then this episode of "Voices from the North East Podcast" is for you! Join Paul and Justine as they take you through a riveting exploration of the washing evolution, depicting a tale where washboards and mangles have made way for high-efficiency washing machines and even robotic vacuum cleaners. Reflecting on the demanding physical labour involved in the past, they underline the roles this demanding household...

In this episode we look back at what the homes we lived in meant to us beyond the cost (though we look at the eye-watering difference between costs in the 70s and now). Regulars on the the show reminisce about the feel of their first home, the comfort and the memories it has left them with. As you listen ask the question “what does the word home mean to me?” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/voicesfromthenortheast/message

Justine and Paul welcome you back to series 7. We start with memories of sweets 🍭 you just can’t forget! There’s a lovely interview between Jacqueline and her daughter Adele too. Oh and we plug our new radio show! Wednesdays 6-8PM U.K. time you can find us on www.koastradio.co.uk or your smart speaker or 106.6FM locally playing tunes (including your requests) and talking about the North of England. --- Send in a voice message:...

“Whisht! Lads, haad yor gobs, An Aa’ll tell ye’s aall an aaful story Whisht! Lads, haad yor gobs, An’ Aa’ll tell ye ‘boot the worm!” Find out more about this after listening to the episode > https://hauntedpalaceblog.wordpress.com/2022/03/01/the-lambton-worm-the-dragon-slayer-and-the-radical-politician/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/voicesfromthenortheast/message

Justine and Paul discuss the project - the lost camp - and reflect on what’s been learned, what’s been lost and implications for local history in the future. Remember to get in touch you can email [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/voicesfromthenortheast/message

In episode three Justine and Paul explore the site of the missing camp. The once grand North Seaton Hall estate. Revisiting the location today and exploring its history before and after WW2. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/voicesfromthenortheast/message

We explore the possibility that the camp we are searching for evidence of might not be a POW camp, what if it was an internment camp? This in itself brings up questions like ‘what the heck was the practice of internment?’. Join us as we do our best to explore what this was, what our camp was and if we can find the evidence we seek. (Disclaimer: as much as possible is researched but occasionally conversations run away from us, feel free to expand on our work with your own research). ---...

In a special short series Paul, Justine and the regular voices on the podcast try to find evidence of a POW camp that was right on their doorstep! The series will take listeners on the research journey, in every direction, including down the wrong path occasionally as they search of documented evidence of The Missing Camp! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/voicesfromthenortheast/message

Retired Nurse Christine Young talks to us about Nurses training at the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle in the early 70s. This episode is our tribute to the NHS and those amazing folk within it! This episode will have you smiling and laughing in equal measure! Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/voicesfromthenortheast/message

Join us as we explore the long forgotten poets of the North. From poems about miners strikes to song about snow storms! We chat with Kirstie Blair a University researcher about her amazing research into industrial poetry and we read aloud some amazing poems! For more into and poems visit pistonpenandpress.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/voicesfromthenortheast/message

Helen Aitchison, author of ‘Veteran’s Voices’ talks to us about compiling a moving book which shares the stories of North East Veterans young and old. We are so very pleased to be able to talk to Helen about her work, her motivations and this excellent book! Veterans' Voices: Courage, conflict and camaraderie https://amzn.eu/d/65TRUYl --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/voicesfromthenortheast/message

Halloween Special 2022. Take a trip to Wallsend with us and discover the haunting of Willington Mill. Sylvia from the Haunted Palace blog is back with us again to share another amazingly scary tale from the North East. Happy Halloween! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/voicesfromthenortheast/message

Ralph Maughan tells us his Grandfather’s story, from a childhood right out of a Catherine Cookson novel to an adult life spent defending miners rights! It’s a beautiful story, moving and uplifting. It’s a real honour to be able to tell this on our podcast. Plug in your headphones and listen to Ralph tell you about his hero. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/voicesfromthenortheast/message

As we embrace the heatwave of 2022 we turn the clock back to the heatwave that everyone who was there still talks about, you know it, the long hot summer of 1976. Here’s some wonderful memories for you to sit back with a cold one and enjoy, there’s a bonus interview with James too oh and I even managed to get a Carry On from quote into this episode! Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/voicesfromthenortheast/message

This is a great episode! Justine and I talk to Rob McGinley about Ashington during the Second World War. From the thought of plans flying over the town to the tragedy of one that crashed into 5th Row! Remember if you’ve a story to share you can reach out via our email - [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/voicesfromthenortheast/message

In this episode we talk to JoJo, the founder of the north east theatre company Workie Ticket about their work and upcoming show Magnolia Walls. JoJo worked with Alice who we also get to chat to about the research which has fed into creating the new production. To find out about the show and company follow this link https://www.workietickettheatre.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/voicesfromthenortheast/message

Regulars George, Judith and Jacqueline are joined by a new voice, Justine Fox (not to be confused with Co-host Justine Wright). We’re talking about recycling in the 50s, 60 and 70s and Justine (Fox) talks about what’s going on in Ashington now in 2022. Enjoy this on fans, all the best, Justine and Paul --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/voicesfromthenortheast/message

We start series 5 celebrating the Queens Platinum Jubilee- by remembering the celebrations from yesteryear! Join Justine (yep she’s now officially Co-host!) and I as we introduce a fab new voice to the show as well! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/voicesfromthenortheast/message

Northern culture is amazing, it’s diverse and bright and colourful and loud and proud! So when we heard Durham was bidding for city of culture status we wanted to know more. Thanks to Tony Harrington we now do, and so will you after this episode! It’s a really exciting time for Durham and the north east cultural sector! This was yet another treat for us as interviewers and hopefully a treat for you our wonderful listeners. Enjoy this special episode and stick with us, series 5 is just around...

A special episode this week - I was very lucky to speak to Georgina Ascroft who works for Museums Northumberland. This episode uses part of a longer interview. In this episode Georgina talks about the 1916 Woodhorn Pit disaster and some of the ways funds were raised for the families effected by it. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/voicesfromthenortheast/message

We talk to the incredible author and all round wonderful person L J Ross about how social history in the North East has influenced and continues to influence her incredible writing. This is a special episode listeners, a conversation with a great author and compassionate Northerner! Enjoy! PS. Louise’s latest novel Bamburgh is out in paperback on April 30th 2022! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/voicesfromthenortheast/message

In this episode I’m chatting with a new voice on the show. Nik shares amazing family photos of life in Ashington from the 40s onwards on her Instagram account (@Hawthorn_Road) they’re amazing. I asked Nik to choose three photos to chat to me about. With a bit of luck we’ll talk about more in future episodes! To get the most out of this episode watch it via our Facebook page where I’ll include the actual photos Nik is describing. Just search for the podcast on Facebook. Enjoy! --- Send in a...