David Constantine gave the FBDMA autumn lecture on Friday 4th November 2016 in the Parish Centre, Berwick-upon-Tweed.  He spoke on “Bone and Antler in History and Archaeology”, examining what can be learned about the past from the study of animal archaeological remains, and he brought with him a large assortment of artefacts and archaeological examples to illustrate his talk.  A summary of his talk appears below.

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Berwick Literary Festival takes place from 20th to 23rd October 2016. One of the numerous events on offer is a talk by archivist Linda Bankier entitled *Hidden Treasures and Inspiration – Tales from Berwick Archives”.  It takes place at 12 noon on Friday 21st October in the Holy Trinity Parish Centre. Tickets £5, available from The Maltings.

Full details at www.berwickliteraryfestival.com

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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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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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On Tuesday 16 August 2016 there will be free entry to  Berwick Museum from 7.00pm to 8.00pm, to view the Flodden exhibition.  The Flodden archer, Rusty Bodkins, will be there to demonstrate the use of the longbow and the billhook at the Battle of Flodden, and to talk about the different types of arrowhead and armour used by archers in the 16th century.  Younger visitors will have the chance to dress up as an archer.

For more information contact Berwick Museum, 01289 309538.

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