The middle of the miner's social organisation was the Miners Institute, a two-floored building that housed their library and officers, where dues were to bepaid, as well as chambers for social and professional meetings. This building has recently been extensively renovated.
Next door to this was the Community Centre (since demolished) that was known as 'The Ranch'. This housed another of Ferryhill's Cinemas which were a Mecca for young people from surrounding villages in the 40's and 50's.
From The Web Page
http://www.communigate.co.uk/ne/dbfinstitute/
"The building was constructed in 1906, by mineworkers subscriptions as indicated from the facia of the building which holds the stone architectural details of that era. The building was handed over 'in trust' to the people of Ferryhill to be used for community purposes and has been in continuous use since that time. The building, now 100 years old, has responded over the years to the ever changing needs of the community and continues to do so in a relaxed yet responsive manner."
The bottom end of Dean Bank, the 'Dean Bank Corridor', has been extensively renovated recently, with new pavements, railings, street furniture and lighting, along with changes to the corners at the end of Siemens Terrace and the road beside theChapel. It is a vast improvement on the old layout, with modern sculptures and lighting giving the place a much brighter look.
View Lower Dean Bank from all angles
Lower Dean Bank is home to...
Church : Ferryhill Baptist Chapel
School : Dean Bank Primary School
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More information...
Eric Thompson Watercolours of Ferryhill
Ferryhill Street Map
Ferryhill and Chilton Surestart - giving children a good start in life
The Ferryhill and Chilton Chapter - Our Free Newspaper
The North East Forum - Ferryhill Section
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