A couple of useful and interesting websites have crossed my path of late, so I thought I'd pass them onto you.
Penbal.uk I have perhaps mentioned in passing before, and I have certainly flagged several of their posts and articles on Twitter/X. It is primarily a repository of bits and pieces relating to Tynemouth and North Shields, but increasingly of late has started branching out into more general North-East stuff. Many of the pieces featured on their website are speculative, which makes it particularly interesting and thought provoking, and unlike most other local history efforts. The chap behind Penbal is Luan Hanratty, who is often posting interesting videos and the like - follow him on X at https://x.com/LuanHanratty
My second recommendation is a general local history website called Local History Videos - which features videos and photos from England, Scotland, Wales and the USA. Obviously, some areas are better covered than others, but it is definitely worth a look. And if the 'About Me' page is anything to go by, it is run by 'Debbie' who seems, I think, to be North-East based. So do give her your support.
If anyone has any similar websites to recommend then do get in touch with me at micksouthwick @ blueyonder.co.uk (without the gaps!).
