Jan I was born at the Richard Murray Hospital in Blackhill - in 1941! I don't really know anything about the hospital. It is a small village, about half way between Consett and Shotley Bridge. The address is Consett, [and was 68 years ago]. My passport says I was born at Consett. You might find the Consett Story interesting reading http://members.fortunecity.com/consett/ Heather markandjanboyes wrote: > Hi, > Does anyone know the location of Blackhill? > >