Celebrating Our Local Heritage
Our meetings will recommence on 22nd September 2026, when Andy Griffin will tell us about
Lancelot Capability Brown of Northumberland, England’s Greatest Gardener
The meetings will be held in the Alnwick Cricket Club starting at 7.30pm.
As always, new members or guests are welcome welcome to attend – just turn up on the night.
All meetings start at 7.30pm, apart from March, when the talk will be preceded by our AGM at 7.00pm
22nd September 2026
Lancelot Capability Brown of Northumberland; England’s Greatest Gardener
Andy Griffin
27th October 2026
Searches for Churches on Lindisfarne; An Historical Re-evaluation resulting from recent Archaeology
John Woodhurst
24th November 2026
More Angels of the North
The Rt Hon Baroness Quin
26th January 2027
The Graffiti Project at St Michael’s Church, Alnwick
Jean Darby
This is a joint meeting with Alnwick Civic Society, held at the Alnwick Cricket Club as normal
23rd February 2027
Archaeology of Ad Gefrin
Dr Chris Ferguson
23rd March 2027
The History of Felton Park Hall and Gardens
Eleanor George
This meeting will be preceded by the AGM at 7.00pm
27th April 2027
The Archives of the Duke of Northumberland at Alnwick Castle
Chris Hunwick
Membership is £10 for the year and non-members can attend for £2 per meeting.
Twice a year the Society produces a journal, “The Bondgate”, which contains articles and research undertaken by the members. There are also regular book reviews.
The Society has seven meetings a year, running from September through to April.
The meetings are held at the Alnwick Cricket Club on Weavers Way (NE66 1BX) on the fourth Tuesday of each month, with a start time of 7.30pm.
There is no meeting in December and the AGM is held before the March meeting.
New members are always welcome. Just turn up on the night, or get in touch with the secretary.
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