During June 2024 there are three events taking place which relate to the Manorial Documents project. To reserve places at any of these events, send an email to berwickarchives@northumberland.gov.uk .  There is no charge.

Firstly, two practical workshops are being held at the Cheviot Centre in Wooler:

Saturday 15th June, 10.00am-12.30pm. Introduction to Manors and Manorial Documents.  Discover the main uses of these documents and how to locate key information.

Saturday 22nd June, 10.00am-12.30pm. Manorial Documents and how to read them.  Learn to read documents from as early as the 17th century.

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