Andy Millne

Vulcan Place School was enlarged.

Daniel Gooch leaves Parliament.

John Muter began manufacturing mineral waters at Sleekburn.

William Barnes, candle-maker sold out to John Muter of Bedlington.

The Baptist Chapel was adding a new storey when a cache of seventeenth century, gold and silver coins was found in the roof of the old chapel.

The Salvation Army is established in Bedlington at the top of Hartford Road 1881. The Bedlington Police Station was opened at the west end of Bedlington.

Gas lighting was introduced to the streets of Bedlington.

Bedlington Brick Manufacturing Company established.

Gas works were installed at the Doctor Pit.

The Bedlingtonshire Health Board completed its fresh water scheme for the area.

Doctor Terrace was built by the Bedlington Coal Company.

Vulcan Place School was built. Funding came from the church & Bedlington Coal Company.

All colliery houses of the Bedlington Coal Company had privies & ash-pits installed across the lane from the houses.

A schoolhouse was erected in a corner of the churchyard of Saint Cuthbert's.

Stoker's Buildings were completed in Bedlington.

Saint Cuthbert's Church bell was damaged & replaced.

Shiney Row was built by the Bedlington Coal Company.

National Gazetteer report on Bedlingtonshire.

Ann Gibson, of the nailing family died. James Gibson then took over the business.

The first candle-makers, William Barnes of Blyth, set up at eastern side of the Clayton Estate what was known as Moor Lane.

The Bedlington Iron Company folds.

The first Miners Picnic was held at Polly's Folly at the north end of Shankhouse. Miners from Bedlington & other areas attended.

Daniel Gooch was made a Baronet.

An attempt to control sewage disposal began with a sewer laid down Newcastle Road to Browns Farm field.

Daniel Gooch successfully completes the first transatlantic cable message.