Stepping Back In Time
Issue 125
Issue 125
The firm, which is headquartered in Darlington, but also has offices in York, Durham, Middlesbrough and, most recently, Newcastle, has enjoyed continued success in recent years. Impressively, Clive Owen LLP has achieved significant growth on Tyneside, despite launching its first Newcastle office less than two years ago. Since opening with a single member of staff, the office has grown rapidly to a team of 13 with additional roles being created to support continued expansion, and has recently relocated its Newcastle team to Gainsborough House, on Grey Street, reflecting increasing demand for the firm’s services across the region and its long-term…
West House provides some of the finest country living within this prime region of mid Northumberland. This truly fabulous, Georgian country residence, offering unique accommodation maintained to an extremely high standard, comes to the market for the first time in over 35 years and enjoys traditional architecture and considerable character supported by modern, luxurious fittings. Situated to the western boundary…
Issue 125
The proposed Shipyard Heritage Museum aims to create a permanent home dedicated to celebrating, preserving and teaching the story of shipbuilding on the Rivers Tyne, Wear and Tees; industries that helped shape not only the North East, but the modern world. At the centre of the campaign are Bronwyn Mogie, Andrew Leslie, Dr Mark Stoddart and historian Prof. John Wilson, a group brought together by a shared passion for protecting the North East’s industrial heritage while helping create opportunities for future generations. The campaign itself was founded by Bronwyn Mogie after researching her own family history and discovering generations of relatives who had worked in shipyards along the Tyne. “At the end of 2025, we found out through family tree research that all of the men in our family had worked in the shipyards from the 1870s onwards,” said Bronwyn. “We realised we were probably the last generation with direct…