A workshop on the records of the Guild of Freemen of Berwick-upon-Tweed, and how to use them, will be held in Berwick on Friday 13th May 2.00-4.00pm. It will be led by the archivist Linda Bankier. Booking essential.

For bookings and more information:

email: berwickfamilies@gmail.com

Tel: 01289 301865

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As part of the Peregrini Community Archive Project, there will be a meeting in the Parish Centre, Berwick on Monday 9th May 2016 between 2 and 4 pm. If you are interested come along and find out about the volunteer projects and training and the work we will be undertaking.

For further information, contact Linda on berwickarchives@woodhorn.org.uk

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Linda Bankier will be leading two guided walks in Berwick on Friday 15 April and Sunday 17 April 2016.  Free, but booking essential.

Friday 15 April:  Georgian Berwick—A walk along Ravensdowne and Quay Walls, where the well-to-do lived,  starting at 2.30pm.

Sunday 17 April: Greenses Arabs and Fish Tales—An historical walk around the High and Low Greens starting at 2.30pm.

Book with Berwick Tourist Information Centre: 01670 622155

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On Saturday 16 April 2016, as the Our Families project of Berwick 900 draws to a close, a Family History Day will be held in the Town Hall, Berwick, from 10am until 4pm. There will be displays, talks, children’s activities, a performance by Berwick Youth Theatre – and an opportunity to book a session with a Family History expert to talk about your own research.  Free admission.  All welcome.

Programme of Talks

10.30am  Valerie Glass.  Northumberland & Durham Family History Society – come and find out about the North Northumberland...