THE SHILDON RECALL SOCIETY is a small group of people dedicated to the task of preserving Shildon's past, through the collection and subsequent archiving of documents and photographs relating to the town and it's inhabitants.

The Society meets in the Shildon Centre each thursday evening from 7.30-9.00pm, and is an informal gathering of those with an interest in local history, particularly relating to Shildon and the surrounding areas. Anyone with a similar interest is welcome, as are those researching ancestral links with the town, those carrying out research for educational purposes, and those who would like to learn a little about Shildon's past.(Anyone conducting research etc., is not charged for the use of the facilities, although a copy of any thesis would be a welcome addition to the archives.).

The Society is always grateful for the loan of photographs and documents, which can be copied in minutes, thus ensuring that you have the originals returned almost immediately.

Each year a display of photographs is shown at the Shildon Gala, and members are available for slide shows for clubs, nursing homes and societies, for which no charge is made, although a donation towards travelling expenses would be most welcome.

The Society maintains a permanent display within the Museum, of clothing, everyday items and photographs donated to the Society over the years.

During restoration of the Museum and it's buildings, photographs were provided depicting the buildings in their original state, facilitating the award of grants towards it's renovation. Similar assistance has been given to other projects within Shildon.

If you would like to know more about The Recall Society and it's activities, why not visit the Shildon Centre any thursday evening where you will be most welcome.