A number of consultation meetings are being held during October 2018 as part of the “Union Chain Bridge: Crossing Borders, Inspiring Communities” project which aims to link the conservation of this important bridge to an extensive programme of activities and events around it.

In particular, for those with an interest in the local history, archaeology and heritage of the bridge, there is a meeting on Tuesday 23rd October, 2:00-4:00pm, at Berwick Museum and Art Gallery: come along to find out what is being planned and to contribute thoughts and ideas.

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As part of the Berwick Literary Festival, which takes place on 18th-21st October 2018, Linda Bankier and Jane Miller will talk about using archives as a basis for literature, in “From Cholera to Comic: Using Archives Creatively”.  They will discuss a joint project with Berwick Academy and Newcastle University on the 1832 and 1854 cholera epidemics in Berwick, for which students created a comic on the subject.

The event is on Friday 19th October, 4:00-5:00pm, in the Holy Trinity Parish Centre, The Parade, Berwick.

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TillVAS holds its James IV Memorial Lecture on Sunday 7 October 2018 at 2.30pm.  Dr Alex Hildred, Curator of ‘The Mary Rose’ Trust, will speak on “Henry VIII’s Mary Rose – From Seabed to Showcase”.

‘The Mary Rose’ was commissioned by Henry VIII, who recognised England’s need for a standing navy.  The ship was part of the fleet which transported troops to Newcastle prior to the Battle of Flodden, and remained in service until she unexpectedly sunk during the Battle of the Solent in 1545.  Despite several attempts at salvage, she lay on the seabed until archaeological investigation began...

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As part of Heritage Open Days 2018, there will be a programme of events taking place in Berwick Town Hall – all free of charge.  On Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th September, a series of filmshows and talks will be held in the Council Chamber:

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Berwick’s Heritage Open Days for 2018 will be held on 14th-16th September, when over 30 events will be taking place in the town. These will include a selection of open buildings, some historical walks and talks, and a photographic exhibition and other activities in the Guildhall – all free of charge.  They are part of a national event taking place all over the country to celebrate local history and culture.

Among this year’s additions to the list of open buildings are the Free Trade Inn in Castlegate, a Hidden Garden in Ravensdowne, and the New Tower on the Quay Walls. Full details of the programme can be found...

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