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steel-making in the UK saw light in the mid-1970s, based on concentrating it in five UK coastal locations, to allow easy import of raw materials and export of finished goods. BSC Consett was not one of the locations, despite being serviced by a well-established rail network, producing high-quality boron steel and being in profit in 1980, the year it was closed.
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The population soared to 39,000, higher than in the days of steel, and unemployment plummeted. In August 2015, only 420 people were receiving
Jobseekers' Allowance, with an official unemployment rate of 1.7 per cent, markedly lower than the rest of County Durham. The wider claimant count of people on
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New industrial units are also to be built on the former steel works site, after the
Project Genesis Trust secured investment of ÂĢ358,968 from the Rural Growth Network (RGN) to develop bespoke business premises and offices on part of the site. (The Project Genesis Trust is a body created to regenerate
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A deputation of steelworkers lobbied the government in London. The social impact of the decision was often characterised by many of the local people at the time as "The Murder of a Town". After closure of the steel works the town became one of the worst unemployment black spots in
Britain. In 1981,
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At about 900 ft (270 metres) above sea level, Consett is the third highest market town in
England and one of the highest towns in the United Kingdom. This makes Consett typically at least 2 °C colder than nearby cities such as Durham and Newcastle, and more prone to frost, ice and snow in
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Regeneration in the 1990s, through
Project Genesis, went only some way towards repairing the damage done to the local economy by these closures. Unemployment came down to the national average, but this was partly due to outward migration and economic inactivity due to long-term illness, neither of
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Hospital was sold to a property developer, which began to build a further 400 homes in 2013â2014. This development has now become the multi-award-winning
Woodlands Estate. This has further aided Consett's recovery as a top commuter town due to its convenient location between Durham and Newcastle.
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Consett steelworks had always avoided closure, even in difficult economic times, but in 1980 it was closed with the loss of 3,700 jobs and many more from the knock-on effects in ancillary industries. The unemployment rate in
Consett became double the national average. A major plan to restructure
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Along with the housing developments of the last few years (some still ongoing), there has also been major investment in local amenities, such as a ÂĢ44-million sports complex in
Medomsley Road, near the old sports facilities. This is shared with Consett Academy, which was given a brand new ÂĢ5.7
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unitary authority on 1 April 2009. The
Consett area is currently divided into four electoral divisions (Benfieldside; Consett North; Delves Lane and Consett South; and Leadgate and Medomsley), each electing two county councillors.
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Consett is home to the Empire
Theatre, one of County Durham's oldest theatres. Recently refurbished, it stages variety acts, plays and a Christmas pantomime. It also screens films at times when there are no live performances.
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out-of-work benefits was 6.3 per cent, half the County Durham average, although it omits those receiving disability benefits, which will be a significant number, given the town's industrial legacy.
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which were included in the government statistics. In 2011 Durham County Council, which provides a lot of employment for local people, commenced a three-year plan to reduce its workforce by 1600.
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Company (County Durham), with its factory in Consett, were mildly famous for a few years from 1988 for their snack food "Made in Medomsley Road, Consett" television adverts. It is now owned by
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steel heritage, and the decline of Consett as an industrial town. Along with the closure of coal mines, it was also a first step in the decline of all heavy industry in the Derwent Valley.
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is less clear but is thought to derive from a Brittonic word for "hill"), first recorded in the 13th century. In 1841, it was a village community of only 145, but it was about to become a
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Corps Band, formed in December 1879 to play on the streets at Christmas. The original four players were Edward Lennox and his bandsmen George Storey, James Simpson and Robert Greenwood.
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opened in 1896. It remained open for passengers until 1955 and mineral trains continued to pass through the site until 1980 on their way to the steelworks. In November 2020, the
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and other large plant looming over rows of terraced houses. During the iron and steel era a pall of red dust hung over the town, consisting of airborne
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from the steel-making plant. At its peak in the 1960s, the Consett steel works employed 6,000 workers. It was nationalised to become part of the large
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and Britain's nuclear submarines is now home to rival Tesco and Morrisons stores, a string of high street outlets and fast food restaurants.
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comedy series. Atkinson was born to Eric Atkinson and Ella May, Anglican farmers in Consett.
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just west of the town makes a popular leisure attraction and beauty spot.
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Minister for Crime Reduction and Government Whip, was born in the town.
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1704:"Crisps and commuters: How Consett coped with steelworks catastrophe"
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2152:"Paul Collingwood: I knew cricket was the right choice for me"
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Kearney, T. (1990) A Social History of Consett 1840â1990, DCA
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to become the leading centre of the British steel industry.
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and owes its origins to industrial development arising from
1890:"Consett artist Sheila Mackie is honoured in her home town"
1756:"Joy at long-awaited opening of new Consett Leisure Centre"
1730:"Work starts on new houses at Shotley Bridge Hospital site"
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This article is about the town. For the constituency, see
1176:(born 1943), footballer and football manager, played for
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in the area and the import of high quality iron ore from
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Peter McCusker: Tributes paid to golf's "true gentleman"
1946:"Bishop of Lincoln to be introduced to House of Lords"
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The town is perched on the steep eastern bank of the
361:, England, about 14 miles (23 km) south-west of
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Graeme Danby was born in Consett and studied at the
1354:(born 1955), professional footballer born in Consett
1315:(born 1934), professional footballer born in Consett
1309:(born 1949), professional footballer born in Consett
1303:(1926â2000), professional footballer born in Consett
1297:(born 1939), professional footballer born in Consett
1241:(1936â2017), professional footballer born in Consett
1026:(born 1946), actor, attended Consett Grammar School.
932:), singer-songwriter, wrote songs for the soul star
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Steel Towns: From Boom to Bust, BBC Nation on Film.
1210:(born 1976), England and Durham cricketer, born in
1916:"Weird and wonderful life of a much-missed artist"
1626:"Local authority cuts: one year on | Society"
1500:"Restoring your railway: successful bids - GOV.UK"
873:(1929â2007), advertising executive born in Consett
584:contiguous and some not, for example Moorside and
434:in the area, together with the development of the
695:. Elddis Transport Limited is based in the town.
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1588:. Made of Steel. 17 January 2013. Archived from
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1457:Routledge Library Editions: The English Language
1200:winner's medal in 1979. He is Vice Chair of the
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1128:(1897â1973), trade union official and Labour MP
1325:since 2020, led them to the gold medal at the
982:(born 1938), singer, who reached No. 3 in the
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942:(born 1960), singer-songwriter, worked with
729:In June 2020, the MP for North West Durham,
497:North West Durham Parliamentary Constituency
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1263:(born 1989), footballer for Tranmere Rovers
952:(born 1962), opera singer born in the town,
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1381:(born 1964), retired footballer and pundit
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1170:(born 1975), professional football referee
1157:(1942â2014), professional footballer with
408:. These three ingredients were needed for
1977:in London. He is principal bass with the
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1335:(1950â2004), professional footballer for
997:(born 1957), founding member of the band
976:(1937â2014) singer, guitarist and pianist
958:(born 1948), composer and music therapist
1134:(1862â1946), three times elected MP for
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522:District Council, which merged into the
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1247:(1936â1982), first-class cricketer for
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1971:"Honorary degree for opera couple".
1781:Wearmouth, Rachel (21 August 2014).
1677:Whitfield, Graeme (31 August 2017).
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1056:(born 1980), comedian and winner of
513:Consett (UK Parliament constituency)
2177:"Rams' match remembers John Robson"
1994:"Big night for Sir Bobby sells out"
1922:. 22 September 2010. Archived from
1323:Canada women's national soccer team
1225:Canada women's national soccer team
1138:, New Zealand, was born in Consett.
964:(born 1991), singer born in Consett
848:Alphabetical order within sections
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2043:Nick Smurthwaite (21 March 2005).
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2150:Davies, Gareth A (23 July 2013).
2122:"Family Detective Rowan Atkinson"
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1151:(1946â2010), professional golfer.
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2292:Borough of Stockton-on-Tees
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2287:Borough of Hartlepool
2282:Borough of Darlington
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1277:etc., born in Consett
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509:2019 general election
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1950:Market Rasen Journal
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1327:2020 Summer Olympics
1271:Birmingham City F.C.
1059:Britain's Got Talent
1050:(born 1981), actress
887:was born in Consett.
782:North Durham Academy
683:(originally part of
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518:Consett was part of
188:Sovereign state
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2275:Unitary authorities
1952:. 12 September 2017
1926:on 4 September 2018
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573:the winter months.
543:European Parliament
463:Newcastle upon Tyne
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647:Steelworks closure
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1708:The Northern Echo
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1186:Nottingham Forest
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