| Allendale, Alston, Whitfield |
1875-11-17 |
The hiring of servants took place in Allendale but not many servants turned up, as the weather was unfavourable. However, those present received excellent wages ranging from ?6 10s to ?11 for the winter half-year. |
| Allendale, Alston, Whitfield |
1878-05-11 |
Article on the Allendale Miners. |
| Allendale, Alston, Whitfield |
1878-08-03 |
Allendale Industrial and Provident Society held its seventh half-yearly meeting at the Store Rooms, Allendale Town. |
| Allendale, Alston, Whitfield |
1879-11-12 |
The annual Martinmas Hirings took place in Allendale, with the number of servants being large, especially young girls, many of whom had not been in service previously. Master and mistresses were but thinly represented. Young girls, who had not been previously in service, received from ?2 to ?3 3s; older girls ?3 10s to ?5. A girl who was engaged to go to Warwickshire received ?7 10s for the half year. A good many had to leave without getting engagements. A good many visitors were present. |
| Allendale, Alston, Whitfield |
1880-09-16 |
Unemployment struck Allendale with workers being paid off at the Allen Mill, and little prospect of them finding alternative work. |
| Allendale, Alston, Whitfield |
1880-02-04 |
A new school being built in Allendale was rapidly nearing completion. It was announced that it was expected to be opened along with St. Peter?s and Catton schools the following month. |
| Allendale, Alston, Whitfield |
1880-09-18 |
Laying off of workers in Allendale. |
| Allendale, Alston, Whitfield |
1880-10-21 |
Allendale School Board was authorised to spend ?470 on the purchase and enlargement of Sinderhope School. |
| Allendale, Alston, Whitfield |
1881-06-23 |
In a letter to the Courant, a reader from Allendale said that, while bicycling was a nice amusement and quick mode of transport, it tended to frighten horses and posed a danger to pedestrians. A very dim view was also taken of cycling on the Lord?s Day. |
| Allendale, Alston, Whitfield |
1882-09-28 |
Mr. W. Beaumont addressed an open-air meeting in Allendale on the condition of the Weardale and Allendale lead mines. |
| Allendale, Alston, Whitfield |
1882-10-05 |
A series of services was held to mark the opening of the New Primitive Methodist Chapel in Catton. |
| Allendale, Alston, Whitfield |
1882-10-12 |
Special trains from Newcastle and Sunderland brought 250 visitors to the Alston Agricultural Show. |
| Allendale, Alston, Whitfield |
1883-02-08 |
Allendale Industrial and Provident Society decided to pay a half-yearly dividend of 2s 4d in the pound on purchases made by its 161 members. |
| Allendale, Alston, Whitfield |
1883-02-22 |
A poll of parishioners in Allendale showed an overwhelming majority of 1,764 versus 10 in favour of Sunday closing. |
| Allendale, Alston, Whitfield |
1883-06-06 |
Thomas Carrick was elected by trustees and managers to succeed the late W. C. Arnison as treasurer of the Allendale Savings Bank. |
| Allendale, Alston, Whitfield |
1884-05-29 |
Amid fears for the future of the industry, a further 16 workers at the Allen Smelt Mills were given their notice. Compare 30/03/1887. |
| Allendale, Alston, Whitfield |
1884-06-26 |
A meeting to consider a new burial ground for Allendale was adjourned after it was pointed out that the existing ground would not be filled for another two years. |
| Allendale, Alston, Whitfield |
1885-01-15 |
Villagers in Allendale complained about the nuisance and hazards caused by a roadside trough used by cattle. |
| Allendale, Alston, Whitfield |
1885-04-30 |
Allendale Post Office moved to new premises after increased demand for services made the old building too cramped. |
| Allendale, Alston, Whitfield |
1887-03-30 |
With the continuing decline of the lead mining industry, four workers at the Allen Smelt Mills were given their notice. |
