Location: Allenheads

Allenheads - 1908

Postcard showing Huntwell – built for Thomas Sopwith between c. 1860 and c.1870. Sopwith was mining agent for W.B. Lead Mines from 1841 to his retirement in 1871. In the top right corner of the photograph is Coating Hill.

Allenheads - Circa 1916

John Henry Reed (1897-1979) served in the Great War. Born in Sipton, near Allenheads (see also 0005026)  

Allenheads - Circa 1915

Private Gilbert Graham of Allenheads served in the 30th Northumberland Fusiliers. Gilbert was born at Sipton Shield as one of ten siblings. He died at the Somme and is commemorated on the Thiepval monument. Also pictured in Hexham Courant, 22 July 1916

Allenheads - Circa 1990

Killhope Lead mine – building and water wheel. Work started on the Horse Level of Park Level Mine in 1853 and closed around 1910. For a few short years in the 1870s, the mine at Killhope was one of the richest in the whole of Britain. To help separate out the lead ore from waste, … read more

Allenheads - Circa 1979

Former Primitive Methodist chapel (Bethel) at ‘Dirt Pot’, Allenheads. Since converted into a privately run outdoor centre.

Allenheads - Circa 1942

Four country dancers outside the Allenheads Inn: Edwin Batchelor, Moira Park (now Ruddick), Bunty Williamson and Harrison West.

Allenheads - 1910

Allenheads village centre. The post office and grocers is the building on the extreme right with the delivery bicycle outside. This images comes from a postcard sent by one penny post.

Allenheads - 21 April 1944

Advertising poster for a dance display by local children at Allenheads Hall, in aid of the Allenheads Nursing Association. Jean Batchelor ran classes in country and Scottish dancing.

Allenheads - Circa 1967

Sheep dipping. (see 0013 003 for details). The small group standing behind the sheep dip are Julian Ruddick aged 8, Alison Ruddick aged 3, Jeremy Ruddick aged 5 and Moira Ruddick.

Allenheads - Circa 1967

Negatives of sheep dip.The sheep dip was situated on the site of the Smelt Mill. It was on the south side of Slag Hill, just below the dam, which held the water for the Mill. The sheep dip was filled from this dam by releasing a sluice gate allowing water to flow through a pipe … read more

Allenheads - Circa 1942

Two dancers, Jean Batchelor (right) and Moira Park (now Ruddick). Jean Batchelor lived in the hotel (run by her parents). The metal railings were removed for the war effort.

Allenheads - Circa 1925

Spring Cottage in foreground with the white-washed Candle House behind and Blossom Hill – two adjoined cottages – at the rear of picture.  The River East Allen lies at the foot of the photograph.