{"id":638,"date":"2025-06-23T14:44:52","date_gmt":"2025-06-23T13:44:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/ballast-hills\/?p=638"},"modified":"2025-06-26T15:07:40","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T14:07:40","slug":"new-gravestone-recording-sessions-june-jule-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/ballast-hills\/2025\/06\/23\/new-gravestone-recording-sessions-june-jule-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"New Gravestone Recording Sessions – June & July 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We\u2019re pleased to announce a new set of gravestone recording sessions at Ballast Hills Burial Ground, running through to mid-July 2025. These volunteer-led sessions are helping to document the site\u2019s fragile and often overlooked memorials before they are lost to time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This work is supported by the Ouseburn Trust and Newcastle University as part of a broader effort to preserve and better understand the site\u2019s heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No Experience Needed<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Everyone is welcome. Whether you have a background in history, heritage, or are simply curious, you can take part. Training and equipment are provided on site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please Book Ahead<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Please use the link below to secure your place:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udc49 Book your session here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although we are likely able to accommodate some drop-in volunteers, booking helps us plan effectively and ensures you\u2019ll have the support and resources you need to take part.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Upcoming Sessions:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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June<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Wednesday 25 \u2013 10:00 to 14:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friday 27 \u2013 9:00 to 16:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday 28 – 14:00 to 18:00<\/p>\n<\/div>

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July<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Thursday 3 \u2013 16:00 to 20:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday 5 \u2013 10:00 to 17:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunday 6 \u2013 10:00 to 13:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monday 7 \u2013 10:00 to 16:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wednesday 9 \u2013 14:00 to 18:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday 12 \u2013 10:00 to 16:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tuesday 15 \u2013 13:00 to 19:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thursday 17 \u2013 10:00 to 16:00<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Additional dates may be added as the project progresses. We look forward to welcoming you to one of the sessions and working together to preserve this important part of Newcastle\u2019s history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We\u2019re pleased to announce a new set of gravestone recording sessions at Ballast Hills Burial Ground, running through to mid-July 2025. These volunteer-led sessions are helping to document the site\u2019s fragile and often overlooked memorials before they are lost to time. This work is supported by the Ouseburn Trust and Newcastle University as part of … <\/p>\n

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