The twenty BT Telephone Exchanges (and seven formers) in the Hexham (01434) telephone area
The exchanges in this group were originally were placed into three groups for switching and charging purposes.Â
The Bellingham (0660) and Haltwhistle (0498) groups were later absorbed into the Hexham (0434) group.
Allendale ATE
Allendale Telephone Exchange is located in Leadside Bank, Allendale, Hexham NE47 9PX and serves Allendale and the surrounding area.
The telephone code for this exchange is 01434-683.
The former dialling code for this exchange was 043 483.
ID: NEALD. Photo courtesy of Neil White.
Allenheads ATE
Allenheads Telephone Exchange is situated on the B6295 in Sparty Lea, Hexham NE47 9UD and serves Allenheads, Ropehaugh, Sparty Lea and the surrounding area.
The telephone code for this exchange is 01434-685.
The former dialling code for this exchange was 043 485.
ID: NEALH. Photo courtesy of Damon Wilkinson.
Allenheads former ATE
The former Allenheads Telephone Exchange is situated on the east side of the B6295 in Sparty Lea, Hexham NE47 and served Allenheads, Ropehaugh, Sparty Lea and the surrounding area.
In 1947 it was recorded as being equipped with a UAX12 serving thirteen subscribers.
The former dialling code for this exchange was 043 485.
ID: NEALH. Photo courtesy of Damon Wilkinson.
Alston ATE
Alston Telephone Exchange is located in Nenthead Road, Alston CA9 3SN and serves Alston, Bayles, Raise and the surrounding area.
The telephone code for this exchange is 01434-38.
The former dialling code for this exchange was 049 83.
ID: NEALS. Photo courtesy of Neil White.
Bardon Mill ATE
Bardon Mill Telephone Exchange is located on Cycle Route 72 and adjacent to the A69 in Redburn, Hexham NE47 7EA and serves Bardon Mill, Henshaw, Redburn, Westwood and the surrounding villages.
The telephone code for this exchange is 01434-344.
The former dialling code for this exchange was 049 84.
ID: NEBML. Photo courtesy of Damon Wilkinson.
Bellingham ATE
Bellingham Telephone Exchange is located in Redesmouth Road, Bellingham, Hexham NE48 2EH and serves Bellingham and the surrounding area.
The telephone code for this exchange is 01434-22.
The former dialling code for this exchange was 066 02.
ID: NEBGM. Photo courtesy of Damon Wilkinson.
Bellingham former Manual Exchange
The former Bellingham Telephone Exchange was located in The Post House, Front Street, Bellingham, Hexham NE48 2AA and served Bellingham and the surrounding area.
In 1947 the post office housed a CBS1 switchboard with 38 subscribers.
Photo courtesy of Damon Wilkinson.
Blanchland ATE
Blanchland Telephone Exchange is located in The Square, Blanchland, Consett DH8 9SR and serves Baybridge, Blanchland and the surrounding area.
The telephone code for this exchange is 01434-675.
The former dialling code for this exchange was 043 475.
ID: NEBLA. Photo courtesy of Damon Wilkinson.
Blanchland former Exchanges
The former Blanchland Automatic Telephone Exchange is located in The Square, Blanchland, Consett DH8 9SR and served Baybridge, Blanchland and the surrounding area.
The former dialling code for this exchange was 043 475.
ID: NEBLA. Photo courtesy of Damon Wilkinson.
The former Blanchland Manual Telephone Exchange was located in the Post Office, The Square, Blanchland, Consett DH8 9SR and served Baybridge, Blanchland and the surrounding area.
In 1947 it was recorded as being equipped with a magneto switchboard with ten lines.
Photo courtesy of Damon Wilkinson.
Corbridge ATE
Corbridge Telephone Exchange is located in St Helens Street, Corbridge NE45 5BE and serves Corbridge and the surrounding area.
Corbridge Electronic Telephone Exchange was opened on the 26th February 1970 by J.M. Harper, Director, North Eastern Telecommunications Region.
The telephone code for this exchange 01434-63.
The former dialling code for this exchange was 043 471.
ID: NECB. Photo courtesy of Damon Wilkinson.
Corbridge former Manual Exchange
The former Corbridge Manual Telephone Exchange was located in Hill Street, Corbridge NE45 5AA and served Corbridge and the surrounding area.
In 1947 it was equipped with a CBS2 switchboard serving 257 subscribers.
Photo courtesy of Damon Wilkinson.
Great Whittington ATE
Great Whittington Telephone Exchange is located in Great Whittington, Newcastle upon Tyne NE19 2HA and serves Great Whittington and the surrounding area.
The telephone code for this exchange is 01434-672.
The former dialling code for this exchange was 043 472.
ID: NEGWT. Photo courtesy of Damon Wilkinson.
Great Whittington former ATE
The former Great Whittington Telephone Exchange is located in Great Whittington, Newcastle upon Tyne NE19 and served Great Whittington and the surrounding area.
The building has since been converted into a private dwelling.
The former dialling code for this exchange was 043 472.
ID: NEGWT. Photo courtesy of Oliver Dixon.
Greenhaugh ATE
Greenhaugh Telephone Exchange is located adjacenet to Lanehead Cottages, Tarset, Hexham NE48 1NU and serves Greenhaugh, Lanehead, Tarset and the surrounding villages.
The telephone code for this exchange is 01434-24.
The former dialling code for this exchange was 066 04.
ID: NEGRE. Photo courtesy of Damon Wilkinson.
Haltwhistle ATE
Haltwhistle Telephone Exchange is located in St James Lane, Haltwhistle NE49 0BX and serves Haltwhistle, Plenmeller and the surrounding villages.
The telephone code for this exchange is 01434-32.
The former dialling code for this exchange was 049 82.
ID: NEHWH. Photo courtesy of Neil White.
Haydon Bridge ATE
Haydon Bridge Telephone Exchange is located in North Bank, Haydon Bridge, Hexham NE47 6LP and serves Chesterwood, Haydon Bridge and the surrounding villages.
The telephone codes for this exchange are 01434-684 and 01434-688.
The former dialling code for this exchange was 043 484.
ID: NEHAY. Photo courtesy of Damon Wilkinson.
Hexham ATE
Hexham Telephone Exchange is located in Gaprigg Lane, Hexham NE46 1EH and serves Hexham and the surrounding area.
The telephone codes for this exchange include 01434-60 and 01434-61.
The former dialling code for this exchange was 0434.
ID: NEHZ. Photo courtesy of Neil White.
Humshaugh ATE
Humshaugh Telephone Exchange is located just off the B6320 in Humshaugh, Hexham NE46 4AG and serves Humshaugh and the surrounding area.
The telephone code for this exchange is 01434-681.
The former dialling code for this exchange was 043 481.
ID: NEHH. Photo courtesy of Damon Wilkinson.
Kielder ATE
Kielder Telephone Exchange is located in Castle Drive, Kielder, Hexham NE48 1EQ and serves Butteryhaugh, Kielder and the surrounding villages.
The telephone code for this exchange is 01434-25.
The former dialling code for this exchange was 066 05.
ID: NEKDR. Photo courtesy of
Newbrough ATE
Newbrough Telephone Exchange is located in Butt Bank, Fourstones, Hexham NE47 5DN and serves Fourstones, Newbrough and the surrounding villages.
The telephone code for this exchange is 01434-674.
The former dialling code for this exchange was 043 474.
ID: NENB. Photo courtesy of Damon Wilkinson.
Riding Mill ATE
Riding Mill Telephone Exchange is located in Mill Close, Riding Mill NE44 6DH and serves Broomhaugh, Riding Mill and the surrounding area.
The telephone code for this exchange is 01434-682.
The former dialling code for this exchange was 043 482.
ID: NERM. Photo courtesy of Damon Wilkinson.
Slaley ATE
Slaley Telephone Exchange is located just off the B6306 in Slaley, Hexham NE47 0AA and serves Slaley and the surrounding villages.
The telephone codes for this exchange include 01434-673 and 01434-676.
The former dialling code for this exchange was 043 473.
ID: NESLY. Photo courtesy of Damon Wilkinson.
Slaley former ATE
The former Slaley Telephone Exchange is located in Main Street, Slaley, Hexham NE47 0AA and served Slaley and the surrounding villages.
In 1947 it housed a UAX12 serving 54 subscribers.
The former dialling code for this exchange was 043 473.
ID: NESLY. Photo courtesy of Damon Wilkinson.
Wark ATE
Wark Telephone Exchange is located in Westacres, Wark, Hexham NE48 3LW and serves Birtley, Chipchase Castle, Park End, Wark and the surrounding area.
The telephone code for this exchange is 01434-23.
The former dialling code for this exchange was 066 03.
ID: NEWR. Photo courtesy of
West Woodburn ATE
West Woodburn Telephone Exchange is located on the A68 in West Woodburn, Hexham NE48 2RA and serves East Woodburn, Ridsdale, West Woodburn and the surrounding area.
The telephone code for this exchange is 01434-27.
The former dialling code for this exchange was 066 06.
ID: NEWU. Photo courtesy of Damon Wilkinson.
Whitfield ATE
Whitfield Telephone Exchange is located in Office Lane, Whitfield, Hexham NE47 8LR and serves Bearsbridge, Whitfield, Whitfield Hall and the surrounding area.
The telephone code for this exchange is 01434-345.
The former dialling code for this exchange was 049 85.
ID: NEWF. Photo courtesy of Damon Wilkinson.