Celebrating Heritage Creating Opportunities

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1 Celebrating Heritage Creating Opportunities Heritage Skills Conservation Access Volunteer LandofOakandIron 1

2 Introduction Setting the Scene Programme Development Vision The Partnership Programme Overview Projects Legacy

3 Setting the Scene Areas rich natural resources Densely wooded valleys, ground rich in iron ore, coal and lead Attracted early industrial development 16 th century first iron works established on the Derwent 17 th century Colliery and waggonways, British sword making in Shotley Bridge with tales of industrial espionage and Crowley s Ironworks at Winlaton Mill. 18 th century - Derwentcote Steel Furnace, various mills, industrial and economic growth. 19 th century Derwent Iron Company Derwent Valley Railway and Whinfield Coke Ovens. 20 th century Consett Iron Company and Derwenthaugh Coke Works opens and closes. Major boost to regional economy Philanthropy, large estates such as Gibside, arts, culture and local heroes; Tommy Armstrong, Thomas Bewick, Rapper Dancing, Mary Eleanor Bowes and Joseph Cowen. Area rich in Natural, Industrial and Cultural heritage; which is now at serious risk of loss.

4 Programme Development Ideas have been developed through: 19 community events attended 351 local people engaged at events 952 information leaflets taken 106 organisations consulted + 16 Board members 336 adult survey responses 152 young people survey responses 460 interested people on database 90 organisations and community reps supporting project development Over 1000 people consulted

5 Our Vision The Land of Oak & Iron Landscape Partnership Celebrating Heritage Creating Opportunities Working with local communities to celebrate, conserve and enhance our natural, industrial and cultural heritage. With partners, we will deliver a legacy of job creation, tourism, regeneration and economic benefits. The boundary is reflective of the landscape s character based on river catchments for the River Derwent and River Tyne.

6 The Partnership Our partners and project sponsors: Voluntary Chair Groundwork NE & Cumbria lead Durham County Council Durham Wildlife Trust Environment Agency Gateshead Council Northumberland County Council Forestry Commission North East Cultural Partnership Local Nature Partnership Pont Valley Network Public Relations Consultancy SCA Hygiene Tyne & Wear Building Preservation Trust English Heritage County Durham Community Foundation Gateshead College Tyne Rivers Trust The partnership is focused on achieving, sustainability, legacy and where greater value can be added.

7 Project Overview Project Map Projects reflect the landscape character of broad hills, steep sided valleys, woodlands, recreational areas and wetland areas. A range of education, volunteering, skills, creative interpretation and community projects will be delivered alongside the capital ones. Delivery Team Supporting the Partnership is a delivery team of 4 coordinating projects, joining up activity providing leadership and guidance to groups.

8 Access projects An access audit identified over 50 possible projects These were scored and prioritised under the following themes: Access to built heritage Access to the Heritage Centre River Derwent connections Derwent Walk connections Waggonways and railways Woodlands and wetlands The routes planned for improvement / creation* include: Milkwellburn Wood connection Hamsterley Riverside* Burnopfield Plantation Lintzford to Dipton Bowes Railway* Greenside Waggonway Prudhoe Heritage Trail Red Kite Trail (parts) Shibdon Meadow Woodhouse Lane Byway, connects Swalwell with Sunniside Derwentcote Steel Furnace, Allensford Blast Furnace & Whinfield Coke Ovens

9 Get Involved! There are many ways to get involved and support the Land of Oak & Iron: Volunteering In-kind advice/ support on any projects Sponsorship Donations Corporate Social Responsibility

10 Thank you! Thank you for coming and listening. Any Questions? For further information contact: Peter Downes Tel: