These are some of the fantastic artworks and poems created by the pupils of Allendale Primary School after their visits to Allenheads and the Dukesfield Arches as the end of… read more
Leaden Learning?
…not this week! Allendale Primary School spent the day at Dukesfield Arches today, working alongside the stonemasons, archaeologists, and volunteers on a range of heritage and arts based activities. Getting… read more
Artistic enthusiasm
Bridget Kennedy – an artist based in Allenheads, has been working with the project this week and sent us these encouraging words: I am a practising artist living in Allenheads and… read more
Celebrating the lead carriers at Sinderhope
Sinderhope in the East Allen valley was once a busy crossroads in the horse-drawn transport network that connected the mines, smelting mills and markets of the lead industry. Largely due… read more
Learning about the people and places of the Lead Industry
This week two classes from Allendale Primary will be working with the Dukesfield Smelters and Carriers Project, visiting Allenheads miner/farmer landscape and the conservation works at Dukesfield Arches. Later in the… read more
Riding the Carriers Ways
Unfortunately, we’ve had to cancel our Carriers Day & picnic next Sunday 13th July, but if you fancy exploring some of the routes the carriers took over the moors, you… read more
Dukesfield Dig Days in July
Beginners welcome! See here for more info
Allen Valley Lead Carriers – talk and exhibition Sunday 29th June
Come in and see our exhibition and an update on all the research that’s been going on into the people and places connected with the early lead industry. Drop in any… read more
On a new map
Look what’s been doodled on a new map of Northumberland – at a community arts event at the Northumberland Miners Picnic Day at Woodhorn. People were invited to draw on… read more
Light fantastic
Beautiful weather and curious minds are coming together at the Arches this weekend. Children from Whitley Chapel First School explored different perspectives of the Arches, altering their point of view… read more
