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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In connection with this year’s Heritage Open Days, Belford Museum is presenting an exhibition on the weekends of 8/9 September and 15/16 September 2018; the exhibition will show the history of Belford High Street. There will also be three special talks across the week, with subjects including the manufacture of Berwick Cockles and Alnwick Castle in WW1.  For details see the poster.

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When human remains were found in Durham in 2013, archaeologists discovered that they belonged to the Scottish Soldiers – prisoners of war from the 1650 Battle of Dunbar who were marched to Durham and imprisoned in the then-disused Cathedral and Castle.

Woven Bones is a new production, written by Laura Lindow, which offers a unique chance to walk in their shoes as it tours the route marched by the soldiers from Dunbar to Durham.  Developed by Cap-a-Pie in partnership with Durham University ahead of a major new exhibition opening in summer 2018, Woven Bones brings to life the untold stories of these Scottish...

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Northumberland & Durham Family History Society is holding a one-day conference on “19th Century Migration into the North-East” on Saturday 16 June 2018, at Brunswick Methodist Church (Newcastle, NE1 7BJ).  The speakers include Linda Bankier, talking about migration south from Scotland.

Further details and booking arrangements can be found at:   http://www.ndfhs.org.uk/diary/

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Clive Hallam-Baker will give a talk on “Carham 1018: the start of the Border story” to Bowsden History Group on Monday 7th May 2018 at 7.30pm, in Bowsden Village Hall. Free to members and children under 16; visitors £2 at the door; includes light refreshments.

The talk will be followed at 9.00pm by the AGM of Bowsden History Group.

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