Events Programme 2012
Talks
All talks are at 7.30pm at Trinity Methodist Church Hall, Beaumont St, Hexham. Free to members, £2 to non-members (includes light refreshments)
January 10
Richard Young
Traditional Northumbrian Buildings
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February 14
Dr Diana Newton
The Cult of Saint Cuthbert and the Reformation
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March 13
Dr Leo Gooch
John Lord Lumley – Elizabethan Conspirator and Collector
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April 17 NB - This is the 3rd Tuesday of the Month
Paul Frodsham
North Pennines Archaeology – Recent Work & Future Plans
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May 8 TOM CORFE MEMORIAL LECTURE
Dr Angus Winchester
The Harvest of the Hills: the History of Common Land in Upland Northern England
We are delighted that Dr. Winchester, Senior Lecturer in History at Lancaster University, will join us to speak on the use of common lands in our uplands during the medieval and early modern period.
September 11
Dr Ian Roberts
Rural Northumberland at War
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October 9
Joseph Hardwick
Rev. Waddilove & the Mission to Upper Canada
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November 13 (AGM)
David Southern
Just who was Cushy Butterfield?
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Hexham Local History Society Outings 2012
We will shortly publish details of the 2012 trips and outings.
These are primarily intended for members, so to download the forms members will need to apply for member access to the web site.
Web Site Registration
Members of the Society may wish to apply for a username and password for the Members only area of the web site. Please click here for more information
Dates for your diary. Full details and booking arrangements below. If you are a member, please click on a form icon to download the relevant form.
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AFTERNOON VISIT TO Capheaton Hall & Gardens Date: Saturday 12th May 2012 Time: to be confirmed |
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MORNING VISIT TO Newcastle Theatre Royal & Tyneside Cinema Date: Saturday 9th June 2012 Time: to be confirmed |
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FULL DAY VISIT TO Kelso & Floors Castle Date: Saturday 7th July 2012 Time: to be confirmed |
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For more details and costs please download the booking forms when they become available
Membership enquiries to Yvonne Purdy, tel 01434 601237 (secretary@hexhamhistorian.org)