Discover Jesmond 1888

Discover Jesmond 1888 Join us as we build a collage of stories, wonder and creativity .

Discover Jesmond 1888, is an NHLF project with a heritage trail linking two of Jesmond’s most beautiful and historic churches, and an eighteen-month events programme.

While you're waiting for our event programme to kick off, why not check out some of these other events celebrating histo...
20/05/2026

While you're waiting for our event programme to kick off, why not check out some of these other events celebrating history and culture that intersect with Discover Jesmond 1888?

Beverley Prevatt Goldstein has been a brilliant help to our project and she's giving a talk on Black and White Minstrels, uncovering African heritage performers at Tyne Theatre & Opera House and their role in shaping theatre. £7 (includes tea/coffee): https://www.tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk/whatson/black-and-white-ministrels-at-the-tyne-theatre/

Lord Armstrong is part of our tour, but sometimes you want to dive deeper. Book a ticket to Henrietta Heald’s talk at Cragsend Farm about the “brilliant visionary and engineer behind Northumberland eco-home, Cragside, created the world’s first hydroelectric house.” https://www.tickettailor.com/events/cragendfarm/2163610

Didn't get a space on our guided tours? Here are some more history-based tours that are part of Jesmond Community Festival:

Newcastle City Guides tour of Brandling Village “Guided walk through a fascinating corner of Jesmond, led by Jesmond residents and City Guides Julie Jacques and Dee Pass. Learn about the history of this old part of Jesmond and hear about some of the famous and infamous characters who lived here. Pre-booking is essential, email [email protected].

Friends of Jesmond Old Cemetery Tour. "There are over 25,000 burials within the walls of this beautiful Victorian cemetery: hear the stories of some of the North East’s famous, and not-so-famous, ladies and gentlemen." To book a place email [email protected] Sunday May 31, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, Jesmond Old Cemetery, Sandyford Road NE2 1NL

West Jesmond Allotment Guided Walks.
"Why not come on a guided walk around this lovely site, which is part of the Town Moor and has a history dating back to 1917? See how the site has adapted to the passage of time and find out how it celebrated its centenary." To book a place email [email protected]. Sunday May 31, 11:00 am , West Jesmond Allotments, Highbury/Forsyth Road NE2 3DA

24/04/2026

Public Launch tomorrow! Starting at 10 am at St George's, Jesmond, with exclusive goodie bags, followed by the chance to with our immersive audio tour. You can also expect tea and coffee, experts for your questions, participation activity, live music and more.
All this for free - we can't wait to see you there!

We're excited to reveal more details about our Discover Jesmond 1888 Public Launch on Saturday 25th April! • Find out ab...
16/04/2026

We're excited to reveal more details about our Discover Jesmond 1888 Public Launch on Saturday 25th April!
• Find out about the project, what else is coming up and all on offer today at our Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at St George's, Jesmond, at 10 am
• Free exclusive launch goodies, tea and coffee.
• Collect an illustrated map and with our immersive audio trail.
• Meet experts at the different stops to ask your questions and learn even more (11 am onwards)
• Share your memories of Jesmond to be featured as one of our community stories (11 am onwards)
• Try out local businesses recommended in our digital guide to Jesmond.

With so much to do and try, don't miss out!
Why not drop a comment about what you're most excited about so we know you're coming?

All this has been made possible thanks to lottery players and The National Lottery Heritage Fund. With support from St George's Church, Jesmond and Jesmond United Reformed Church.

Our interactive audio tour includes recommendations for where else you can stop beyond the history - we've got that cove...
09/04/2026

Our interactive audio tour includes recommendations for where else you can stop beyond the history - we've got that covered! Where would you stop for the best coffee in Jesmond? Tag your favourite place for them to be included in our guide!

If you're a local business, why not introduce yourself in the comments? Who are you, when are you open, and where are you?

Follow our page for the latest news about our free launch event!
30/03/2026

Follow our page for the latest news about our free launch event!

Everyone has different tastes, even if yours are clearly the best! Our audio experience is designed to be adaptable to y...
26/03/2026

Everyone has different tastes, even if yours are clearly the best! Our audio experience is designed to be adaptable to your preferences.

☕Fancy stopping at a local cafe halfway round? Nothing is stopping you!

🧭You chose the direction, the audio speed and what to explore more.

Our immersive audio tour launches in April 2026 with Smartify, so make sure you follow the page to keep in the loop.

What is your story? Help us celebrate the stories we are creating today by sharing your photos and memories of Jesmond...
20/03/2026

What is your story? Help us celebrate the stories we are creating today by sharing your photos and memories of Jesmond for a chance to be featured!

From famous people to everyday geordies, we want to include you in our discoveries. We'll share these on our website. Jesmond has too many amazing people to choose just 12 stops 😉

Jesmond United Reformed Church and St George's, Jesmond are delighted to have been awarded a substantial grant by the Na...
04/02/2025

Jesmond United Reformed Church and St George's, Jesmond are delighted to have been awarded a substantial grant by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, to establish a permanent heritage trail between our two churches. The project, Discover Jesmond 1888, will reveal an outstanding inheritance of architecture, industrial history, arts and culture, as well as the significance of the church buildings to the Arts and Crafts movement of the late nineteenth century. We are working with Smartify to create a Digital Visitor Guide and bespoke website, and QR codes and interpretation screens will appear along the trail and in the churches.

Discover Jesmond 1888 is the first stage in a larger project to restore the churches' exceptional pipe organs, originally built by the eminent British organ builder, T. C. Lewis. The organs will be part of an eighteen-month long events programme, highlighting key areas of interest across the history and heritage of Jesmond. This will include talks, activities, workshops and hands-on creative projects, with an emphasis on the Arts and Crafts tradition.

Volunteering is a major component of the project. We will be looking for all types of volunteers - from those with specific knowledge and expertise, able to join our consultative group, to those willing to act as guides along the trail, and others who can help us host a variety of events for participants of all ages. Please follow Discover Jesmond 1888 on Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram and TikTok and to stay in touch with progress!

Using money raised by National Lottery players, The National Lottery Heritage Fund supports projects that connect people and communities with the UK’s heritage. Our thanks to all National Lottery players!

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