Activities

Click on the images to see work from each activity

End of Project Celebration

Local Schools

Real World Learning for KS2 kids

Printmaking

The Arches have made an impression on us!

Walks & Rides

Exploring the Lead carriers routes from Allendale, through Dukesfield to Blaydon

Conservation Volunteers

Exhibitions & Events

Recruiting volunteers, updating locals, showcasing our success

Photography

Volunteers explored light and shaddow, documenting our project

Talks

Spreading the word along the lead routes

Storytelling by Candle light

If you go down to the woods today.....

Dowsing

Mysterious findings around the Arches

Carry On Mining…Ore

Comedy (very) loosely based on our research

Heritage Cook-Off

Butter churning, posset tasting historic recipes

‘Ore’some Ale

'A taste of Northumbrian History'

Slaley Show

Showing local folks what's down the bottom of their hill

Art clubs

An evocative setting inspiring artists

The Dukesfield Smelters and Carriers Project aimed to celebrate and discover the heritage of the Dukesfield Arches & lead carriers' routes between Blaydon and the lead mines of Allendale and Weardale. A two year community project, it was led by the Friends of the North Pennines in partnership with Hexhamshire and Slaley Parish Councils and the active support of Allendale Estates. It was funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and the generous support of other sponsors. Friends of the North Pennines: Charity No:1137467