About the Society

Britain’s oldest regional labour history society

Founded in 1967, the North East Labour History Society is dedicated to the history of working people in the region — in an atmosphere of open debate and discussion.

1967Founded

56Journal volumes

OldestRegional labour history society in Britain

The North East Labour History Society (NELH) is dedicated to the study of working people’s history in the region, particularly during the modern period. We encourage an atmosphere of debate and discussion on both historical and contemporary issues.

The Society is a membership organisation, open to individuals, organisations, libraries and other institutions. Members receive a copy of the society’s journal, North East History, plus newsletters, as part of their membership. For more information, see our How to Join page.

Officers

Secretary

David Connolly

secretary@nelh.net

President

Maureen Callcott

Vice President

John Creaby

Chair

Liz O’Donnell

chair@nelh.net

Vice Chair

Steve Grinter

Treasurer

Judith McSwaine

treasurer@nelh.net

Membership Secretary

Peter Nicklin

membership@nelh.net

The Committee

Brian BennisonPat CandonJohn CharltonDavid ConnollyKath ConnollyJohn CreabyMike GreatbachSteve GrinterLynda MacKenzieJudith McSwainPeter NicklinLiz O’DonnellWendy PalaceRosie SerdivilleJohn StirlingWin StokesDon Watson

All members are invited to attend Committee meetings — contact the Secretary for dates and times.

Past journal editors, by volume

Willie Thompson (Vol 36); Don Watson (37); Win Stokes (38); Willie Thompson (39); John Charlton (41); Sandy Irving (42); John Creaby (43); Sarah Rennie (44); Judith McSwaine (45); Mike Greatbach, John Stirling, Sue Wood (46); Brian Bennison (47); Brian Bennison, Mike Greatbach, Win Stokes, Sue Ward (48); Brian Bennison, Mike Greatbach, Win Stokes, Sue Ward, Elizabeth O’Donnell (49); Patrick Candon, Liz O’Donnell, Sue Ward, Win Stokes, John Stirling, John Charlton, Peter Brabban (50); Patrick Candon, Liz O’Donnell, Sue Ward, Win Stokes, John Charlton, John Stirling, Peter Brabben (51).

Our story

Thirty Years On

Read the history of the North East Labour History Society — the first thirty years.

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