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The Berwick-upon-Tweed Record Office was established in 1980 to initially provide access to the historic archives of the town. Since then, it has developed considerably and now holds a wide range of records relating to the pre-2009 Borough of Berwick-upon-Tweed which extended from Berwick, south to Ellingham and Beadnell, west to Ingram and north to Carham on the River Tweed. 

OPENING HOURS

The Record Office is open on 

WEDNESDAY : 9.30 to 1.00 and 2.00 to 5.00 

THURSDAY : 9.30 to 1.00 and 2.00 to 5.00

The Record Office’s reading room is open to the public in the Walkergate building, on the first floor alongside Berwick Library.

It is essential that anyone wishing to view original documents should contact the Record Office in advance and make an appointment.

Tel: 01289 301865 

E-mail: berwickarchives@northumberland.gov.uk

Address:

Berwick-upon-Tweed Record Office,

Walkergate Building,
Walkergate,
Berwick-upon-Tweed
TD15 1DB

The map below shows the location of Berwick Record Office in Walkergate.