| The Great Storm |
| Maritime Archaeology Project (MAP) researched this storm, which swept across the North East Coast in November 1901. Over forty ships were lost, and over 200 people killed. The group researched each ship and also dived two wrecks, the Inga at Cullercoats and the Quillota at Hendon. A radio play about the storm is also available. |
| The Historic Ports of Berwick |
| The publication of a leaflet on the history of the ports of Berwick-upon-Tweed. |
| The history of East Boldon |
| East Boldon Junior School have researched the history of East Boldon, including the railways and new metro connection, census and photographs. They had a 1901 style school lesson. |
| The history of St Peter's C.E. Primary School |
| Text and photographs about St Peter's school, Jarrow which first opened in 1874 and is due to be demolished in 2002 for a new Tyne Tunnel crossing. |
| The Lighthouse Keeper Speaks |
| Information about the working of St. Mary's Lighthouse in Whitley Bay, North Shields. |
| The Northumbrian Coble |
| A history of the Northumbrian Coble and its influence on the culture and traditions of people in Northumbria. |
| The Peasantry of the Border |
| A book promoting awareness of Cannon W.S. Gilly, Vicar of Norham 1831-1855, and his contribution to the social life and buildings of the area. |
| The People's Park |
| Text and photographs and audio about Saltwell Park, based on interviews conducted by BASIS. People reminisce about the Lake, the Bandstand, the Dene. |
| Thomas Bewick Original Drawings and Watercolours. |
| To photograph the Natural History Society of Northumbria's 700 plus original drawings and watercolours by Thomas Bewick. |
| Tom Leonard Mining Museum |
| North Drift Interpretation. This project has been recording how the valley would have looked when the mine was open. |
| Tow Law History Society |
| An exhibition showing the history of Tow Law |
| Trafalgar Day Celebrations |
| Sunderland Old Township Heritage Society held a Trafalgar Day celebration, with period dress and music. It was held at the Holy Trinity Church, Sunderland, in the heart of the historic city. This was the first parish in Sunderland, established 1719. Its Georgian architecture is still impressive. As well as church, this served as council chamber, magistrates court and library. Rector Robert Gray served here, killed in 1838 by the cholera whilst helping its victims. |
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