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Next Meeting

Our next meeting is on 22nd October 2024, when Ed Waugh will talk about

Cramlington Train Wreckers

The meeting will be held in Alnwick Cricket Club, starting at the normal time of 7.30pm.

As always, new members or guests are welcome welcome to attend – just turn up on the night.

Programme of Events 2024/25

22nd October 2024

Cramlington Train Wreckers – Ed Waugh

26th November 2024

For Better For Worse, Irregular Border Marriages – Linda Bankier   

28th January 2025

The Archives of the Duke of Northumberland at Alnwick Castle – Chris Hunwick

25th February 2025

Alnwick Shrovetide Football Game – Archie Jenkins

25th March 2025

Dere Street; It’s Life and Times – David Jones        

22nd April 2025

Lancelot Capability Brown of Northumberland; England’s Greatest Gardener – Andy Griffin

Membership

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.

Our Meetings

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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