Recent Events
The Society hold a series of informative talks and visits throughout the year. This is an opportunity for members to meet socially and to learn more about the area in which they live. Talks are usually followed by a buffet supper.
Events held during the past 12 months include:
Visit to Hexham Abbey and Bell Tower Tour
8th September 2011
"The Abbey was looking splendid in the warm sunshine, and our welcome echoed this. The Rector, Graham Usher, in his introductory remarks ..." Read Kathleen Pears' full report from City and County
Visit and Private Tour of Seaton Deleval Hall
28th July 2011
"It was fitting after Professor Cannon’s recent talk about the Delaval Family that the Society should visit Seaton Delaval Hall,..." Read Mike Hopper's full report from City and County
Visit to Kirkharle
3rd July 2011
"This visit was remarkable for the range of interesting features to be enjoyed. ..." Read the full report by Vera Bolter from City and County
Visit to St James church and graveyard, Benwell
17th May 2011
"... We were made very welcome by all and offered lovely refreshments at the end of our visit." Read Mike Pearce's full report from City and County.
Charles Grey: The Man on the Monument
19th April 2011 at Newcastle School for Boys, Gosforth
Talk by Professor John Derry on the life and career of Charles Grey. Read Richard Appleby's full review from City and County
The New Tyne Tunnel Crossing
10 March 2011 at Percy Park RFC, North Shields
"... we are off on a journey through the New Tyne Tunnel. And what better guide could we have had than Trevor Jackson, the managing director of TT2, the company responsible for the design, part financing, construction, operation, and maintenance ...". Read John Penn's full report from City and County
The Family at Seaton Delaval Hall
26 January 2011 at Morpeth Town Hall
The year began in splendid fashion, with a large audience treated to an entertaining account of the family and the building of the Hall. ... Read the full review from City and County
Lord Armstrong
7 December 2010 at the Northern Rugby Club
Ken Smith spoke to the Society on the life and work of Lord Armstrong. Read the full article from February's City and County magazine.
