Monthly Archives : September 2016
  • Bondagers of North Northumberland 21/09/2016

    Dinah Ireland will give a talk on The Bondagers of Northumberland and South East Scotland, for Bowsden History Group on Monday 3rd October 2016 at 7.30pm. She will discuss the work they did, the costume they wore and the Bondage System under which, together with the ploughmen or hinds, they were employed.

    In Bowsden Village Hall, TD15 2TW.  Visitors £2, to include light refreshments.

     


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  • Heritage Open Days 08/09/2016

    Berwick’s Heritage Open Days are taking place from 8th to 11th September 2016.  Among the attractions are guided walks of the Greenses (Arabs and Fish Tales, Sat. 10.30am) and Ravensdowne and Quay Walls (Georgian Berwick, Fri/Sat. 2.30pm), led by Linda Bankier (booking required at the Tourist Information Centre – 01670 622155 or Berwick.tic@activenorthumberland.gov.uk). Another walk exploring Elizabethan Berwick (The Trewe Description…, Sat/Sun. 2.30pm) will be led by Catherine Kent. Altogether, 19 events have been organised in Berwick across the four days.

    In Belford, the Hidden History Museum will be open from...


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