Ferryhill
Ferryhill is a town in south-central County Durham, England. With a permanent population of around 9940, as reported in the 2011 census, it is the 8th largest town in the county. Ferryhill is located on the western side of the Ferryhill Gap, a natural gateway in the Limestone Escarpment that outcrops on the Eastern Durham Plateau. The main settlement sits along the southwest-northeast ridge, with later development to the south of the ridge. The town grew rather swiftly in the 1900s as a result of the prosperous coal mining market during the course of the Industrial Revolution. The last mine closed in 1968 after the drop-off of the staple industries in the post-war period. Ferryhill holds a weekly Friday market in the Town Centre marketplace run by the Local Council Ferryhill Town Council. There have actually been various development programmes in the town, including the award-winning Mainsforth Sports complex, Surtees Doorstep Green, and a youth coffeehouse for the town's young people. There are plenty of opportunities for residents to engage in social, cultural and community events. This includes an annual summer gala, a Christmas market, the parading of miners' banners, a classic cars and truck rally, art and photography shows and many more. These are all organised collectively by the Town Council and the 2000 Committee. A section of Dean Bank Park has actually been used to improve and increase the sporting facilities available in the town, and the rest have recently been the subject of consultation by the Town Council, with plans for a play area being made. For all of your home upgrades, make sure to make use of reliable contractors in Ferryhill to make certain of quality.
