Full text of an out-of-print book written by IC Carlton on behalf of Gateshead Council. Covers basic history plus detailed statistics including population since 1548.

Local historian based in Low Fell with special interest in the North East during the Second World War.

Detailed list of all census, parish and non-parochial records held in local area. Links and contact information for many sources.

Lists of records including UK census data kept by the Local Studies Department of the libraries.

Historical records, links and general information about the area.

The Council's local history pages with photos, information and details of primary sources.

Information from Celtic times to the 19th Century. Also details of local landmarks and famous residents.

Small village on the edge of Gateshead. Details of census information plus church, local and military records.