Prestwick - an ordinary Northumberland Mining Village

Talk given at St Mary's Church Hall
 7.30pn Thursday 16 th March 2017
Visitors welcome. £2.00

The talk will be given by Michael Taylor whose family ancestors have been resident in Prestwick Village for over 250 years.

The highly personal talk will not only give a history of mining in the area but also cover the draining of Prestwick Carr and cover some surprising facts about the village.

Event at Elsdon

Date: 25th March 2017

Time: 1:00 pm  to  4:00 pm

Tales of the Forgotten North

Join us in Elsdon, one of the most historic villages of Northumberland National Park for an afternoon to stir your imagination and spark your creativity…..

Chris Jones, Historic Environment Officer for Northumberland National Park, will begin the afternoon talking about the wealth of history and archaeology of Elsdon. This will be followed by a story created and told by professional storyteller Pascale Konyn, inspired by the history and archeology of Elsdon, and drawing on Celtic traditions. There will be an opportunity for discussion/Q & A and, of course refreshments to be consumed.  To finish off the afternoon Chris Jones will lead a short walk of the village.

To avoid disappointment we recommend you book your tickets in advance online as places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

- See more at: http://www.northumberlandnationalpark.org.uk/events/tales-forgotton-north/#sthash.e8lfGO3c.dpuf