Consett became one of the world's leading steel producing towns, until the industry went into decline and the iron works closed in 1980 with the loss of 3,700 jobs. This 10 ton capacity tank wagon ...

The area (outlined in red) where the new Farmfoods store will be built (Image: Google) The site was historically part of the Consett Iron Works, which housed cooling ponds and sidings. The site ...