Jack Curtis in the Sunderland Echo. https://www.sunderlandecho.com/heritage-and-retro/retro/he-lived-through-war-and-now-coronavirus-sun...

The CovID-19 situation has caused much disruption. In order to let you see on of Jack's talks we have put one on-line and you can view...

If you have memories or would like to hear from those who experienced it, get involved. Also see..

Current restrictions on travel and groups means that we have had to cancel the trip to Raby Castle. Please contact Bernadette for further...

Dear All Please Note - the AGM's for Friends of Donnison School and Living History North East due to be held on Friday 20th March have...

The Death & Other Dark Places talk on Friday 13th has been postponed. We have not had enough bookings to run the event yet. We will...

Hylton Castle has been receiving some serious TLC and is near completion. We were invited to go along for a preview. The transformation...

For a variety of reasons we have had to make some changed to some of our 2020 programs. Please check for changes of date or other changes....

Well, Christmas is nearly upon us and we have started preparations to make the move to our new expanded home the Elephant Tea House. The...

The Elephant Tea House is amazing. Can you imagine what Frank Caws had in mind for the entire Fawcett Street? His dream in 1877 would...

Spent a very informative morning at a VCAS event looking at marketing with Kris Middleton. Based at the wonderful Looking Glass in ...

Don't miss or very own Jack Curtis, Local Historian talk about the history of Sunderland Barracks... as only Jack can !!

Well it's that time of year again. Christmas on the horizon and The Donnison Christmas Fayre is beginning to look very festive. The halls...

A brand new podcast series, launching in 2020. Just like the elephants aloft, we are calling out to the people of Sunderland to come and...

Hi Janette We have been home not long after our seven week trip to the UK and Ireland and I would just like to thank you for the...

Bernadette has been very busy (as usual) and has the Donnison shop looking very festive. The Christmas items are many and varied - the...

The History of Sunderland Barracks Talk by Jack Curtis Monday 25th November 1.30pm - 3.00pm £3.00 per person - £2,50 for members...

Donnison School Heritage and Education Centre Published by Bernadette Gibson · 31 October at 13:12 · A real treat at The Donnison School....

Donnison Murder Mystery 1st November @ 7pm A fun evening followed by Pie, peas, Mash + glass of wine or beer.

We now have a new website.