Join us online to chat about our new collection of poems and tunes telling the story of the Ballast Hills Burial Ground. Maurice and Marina will be joined by poet Harry Gallagher, and we will be listening to some tracks from the album.

Join on Zoom using this link, or use the codes below.

Meeting ID: 863 9456 7607
Passcode: 2005

This is a “pay as you feel or can afford” event and contributions to our Tip Jar are appreciated – however, please know that you are equally welcome whether you contribute or not.

Beneath This Ground

In Newcastle’s Ouseburn Valley, tucked between modern housing and old industrial units, sits an open green space. There is nothing unusual until a closer inspection reveals that the paths are made of old gravestones. This is the Ballast Hills Burial Ground.

There were periods during the 18th and 19th centuries when more people were buried at Ballast Hills than in all of the other Newcastle burial grounds combined. When it was closed in 1853, an estimated 40,000 people had been laid to rest there. 

Using poetry and fiddle tunes, this collection of words and music, created and performed by Marina Dodgson, Maurice Condie and Harry Gallagher, begins to tell their story. 

Buy the book and album here: https://phoenixfolk.co.uk/product-category/book/

Website: www.beneaththisground.co.uk