On Thursday 28 June 2018, Graham Taylor will give a talk, “Fragments”, on his work, created for the Peregrini Project and currently on display in the Museum. Ceramic vessels created by Graham Taylor were inspired by and depict elements of the natural and cultural heritage of Holy Island and the adjacent coast. Starts at 7pm, at Berwick Museum and Art Gallery.
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A planning meeting for Heritage Open Days (which open the doors to historic buildings and explore the streets of Berwick in September) is being held on Wednesday 20 June 2018 in the Parish Centre, Berwick, 7.00 – 9.00pm. If you would like to volunteer to be involved or have ideas for events, then come along. Refreshments will be served.
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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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