North East has a population of around 2,692,633 and covers approximately 3,185 square miles. Here is a list of counties in North East: Durham, Northumberland, Teesside, Tyne and Wear.
Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
I make artwork about things of interest either visually or conceptually, often painting ...
Middlesbrough, Teesside
I would like to welcome you to my handmade crafts, I make many bespoke items for example ...
Stockton On Tees, Teesside
Welcome to Haus of Knit and Purl, where creativity and yarn intertwine! I specialise ...
Newcastle, Tyne and Wear
ARTSY North East is your one-stop-shop for all of your Macrame supplies, tools, unique ...
Cleveland, Teesside
Natural, Fresh, Vegan and Cruelty Free Skincare, Body Care, Baby Care, Men Care, Hair ...
Sunderland, Tyne and Wear
Hi, I’m Mari-Louisa and I live a short walk from Seaham Beach. We are close to the glass ...
Darlington, Durham
Fine Artist, producing prints, cards and Art. Inspired by nature and the sea. I use collage, ...
Darlington, Durham
Andy Firth is The Makerman, who creates wood and resin crafts from his home based workshop ...
Darlington, Durham
I make unique handmade beaded jewellery with Swaroski crystals and Japanese beads. I ...
Stockton on Tees, Durham
We are husband and wife team, Owen and Lorna, based in the north east of England. Lorna ...
Stockton on Tees, Teesside
All of my items are made by myself, with due care, love and attention to detail. I have ...
Hartlepool, Durham
The little white feather is a business of all things spiritual tumblestones, crystal ...
Billingham, Teesside
Hello from Mythical Madness Crafts! I make quirky and unusual Handmade goods, mostly ...
Stockton on Tees, Durham
I make resin stainless steel tumblers of all sizes, coffee cups, Childrens cups, wine ...
Coxhoe, Durham
Oliver Richardson (ogr sculpting) is a wood artist, creating realistic Animal sculptures ...
Hexham, Northumberland
I gave up the day job in 2020 to fulfil my dream of becoming a self employed artist. ...
Stockton on Tees, Teesside
As a textile artist and craftsperson I use my creativity to produce a range of products ...
Stamford, Northumberland
At Coastal Arts and Crafts I am inspired by the rich diversity of the Northumberland ...
Middlesbrough, Teesside
Bewitched Melts offers a range of unique and divine scented wax melts that have been ...
Darlington, Durham
Two sisters who hand make large quilts up to king size, table linens including toppers, ...
Middlesbrough, Teesside
Handmade hair accessories, custom/personalised glasses, mugs, cups, hip flasks, key rings, ...
Aislaby Stockton on Tees, Teesside
I am an artist based in N.E England. My creative practice is inspired by the rural landscape ...
Darlington, Durham
We offer a range of handmade greeting cards, gift boxes and seasonal home decor. Our ...
Stockton on Tees, Teesside
Hi I’m the Book Pixie and I adore providing gorgeous books to children of all ages! ...
Middlesbrough, Teesside
A part time hobby that has escalated into a full time project. All items made are bespoke ...
Horden, Durham
I make pictures and cards using a mixture of paper crafts - quilling and die cutting. ...
North Shields, Tyne and Wear
I use wax print fabrics to inspire ideas for Lampshades and Cushions. This is supported ...
Stockton on Tees, Durham
I simply love knitting and in particular knitting for little ones, I dont think theres ...
Marske by Sea Redcar, Teesside
We are a family run small business specialising in handmade eco/vegan friendly dye free ...
Darlington, Durham
Mother and daughter team making unique, handcrafted, framed designs in a variety of styles ...
Cramlington, Tyne and Wear
I spent a good chunk of my childhood in my fathers jewellery workshop/store, working ...
Middlesbrough, Teesside
My handmade decoupage gifts for all occasions and can be personalised.
Newcastle, Tyne and Wear
Macrame knots: abbreviations and terms used in patterns Basic macrame knots abbreviations ...
Newcastle, Tyne and Wear
How Do You Store Macrame Products? The most important rule is to store your macrame supplies ...
Newcastle, Tyne and Wear
If you are a lover of creating beautiful macrame designs then you will know the importance ...
Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
I have a place at a craft fair in Helmsley at The Feathers in a couple of week on Saturday ...
(Born 1906 in South Sheilds in Tyne and Wear), Fiction
An English author of mainly historical fiction, Catherine Cookson became the most widely read novelist in the UK. Her first novel was Kate Hannigan which was published in 1950 and she went on to write almost 100 books. Many of her novels were transferred to film, stage and radio. She received an OBE in 1985 which was elevated to a DBE in 1993.
(Born 1902 in South Sheilds in Tyne and Wear), Theatre
An English actress who made her stage debut in 1921 at the age of 19, appearing in theatre, film and television. She received a CBE in 1952 which was elevated to a DBE in 1960.
(Born 1894 in South Sheilds in Tyne and Wear), Fiction
She was an English childrens writer, whose first novel Gerry Goes to School appeared in 1922. She wrote adventure and school stories and was known for the Chalet School series. In her lifetime she wrote over 100 books.
(Born 1840 in Alnwick in Northumberland), Art, Bookbinding
A friend and neighbour of William Morris, Cobden-Sanderson was a member of the Art Workers Guild and was the founder of the Doves Bindery back in 1893. He also started Doves Press, that was a well known private press in London.
(Born 1806 in Kelloe in Durham), Poetry
Elizabeth Barrett Browning was a poet whose first known poem On the Cruelty of Forcement to Man was written at the age of six or eight. She became one of the most prominent poets of the Victorian era.
(Born 1805 in Durham in Durham), Fiction, Nonfiction
Robert Surtees was an English novelist and sporting writer. He began writing for the Sporting Magazine before he started out on his own on the New Sporting Magazine in 1831. He went on to write novels and create comic personalities. One example of his work is Mr Sponges Sporting Tour which was written in 1853.
(Born 1800 in Bishop Middleham in Durham), Fiction, Poetry
Taylor was a dramatist and poet. He became quite famous and had been compared to Shakespeare. For further reading his plays included Isaac Comnenus, The Virgin Widow, St. Clements Eve and Philip van Artevelde.
(Born 1768 in Sandhoe in Northumberland), Papermaking
Donkin was the engineer responsible for the manufacture of the first Fourdrinier machine for making paper.
(Born 1753 in Mickley in Northumberland), Illustration, Nonfiction
An engraver, writer and illustrator.
(Born 1748 in Swalwell in Tyne and Wear), Music
He was the principal violinist at the Opera Covent Garden which is now the Royal Opera House. He was also a composer and got a lot of his music from old Northumbrian folk music.