Reporter Freya Gilbert discovers her grandad’s role in introducing avocados, chicories and endives to the north east It’s January 2022 and we’re all sweltering in my grandparent’s Northumberland bungalow. They keep the house hot, but their extended family are not accustomed to tropical temperatures at
The “pet cemetery” in Jesmond Dene had been closed for burials for years. However, it remains a treasured place for many.
It is a part of Jesmond folklore that The Carriage pub on Archbold Terrace is haunted by a ghost — or three, depending on which stories you choose to believe. Known today for its vegan-only food menu, The Carriage used to be a train station
Watch our slideshow while listening to a guided tour around Jesmond Dene House, finding out its hidden histories
In a new series, our reporters delve into the hidden histories of some of Jesmond’s oldest buildings