KING OSWALD’S NORTHUMBRIA

ASSOCIATION OF NORTHUMBERLAND LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETIES

CONSTANCE FRASER MEMORIAL LECTURE

SATURDAY 20th SEPTEMBER 2014, 2.00 p.m.

NEVILLE HALL, MINING INSTITUTE, WESTGATE ROAD, NEWCASTLE NE1 1SE

KING OSWALD’S NORTHUMBRIA

DR. MAX ADAMS

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CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS Friday 12^th SEPTEMBER 2014

Union Chain Bridge - Heritage Open Days

Union Chain Bridge

Union Chain Bridge, Horncliffe, Berwick upon Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2XT

A first as HODs crosses into Scotland! The Union Chain Bridge spans the River Tweed between Horncliffe in England and Fishwick, in Scotland. It was designed by Captain Samuel Brown RN, who held patents for the design of the chains, although Brown altered the tower and abutments on the suggestion of John Rennie.

With a span of 137 metres, it is the first vehicular bridge of its type in the world. It cost £7,700 to construct and pre-dates the similar Clifton Suspension Bridge and the Menai Bridge. Today it continues to carry traffic, although it is in need of a major refurbishment before its bicentenary in 2020. Join the Friends of the Union Chain Bridge as they explain the significance of this engineering landmark. Just up the hill from the Union Chain Bridge on the English side is the Chain Bridge Honey Farm, where there is situated a permanent exhibition on chain suspension bridges.

 

Opening Times

• Saturday 13 September: 1100-1500
• Sunday 14 September: 1100-1500
  

Access

Limited parking on either side of bridge.

Additional information

Toilets and refreshments at the nearby Chain Bridge Honey Farm.

Directions

Follow signs for and park at Chain Bridge Honey Farm from B6461 (Scotland) or A698 (England). The Union Chain Bridge is nearby.

Website

www.berwicktimelines.com
unionchainbridge.blogspot.co.uk

Organised by

Friends of the Union Chain Bridge

Union Chain Bridge

Union Chain Bridge, Horncliffe, Berwick upon Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2XT

A first as HODs crosses into Scotland! The Union Chain Bridge spans the River Tweed between Horncliffe in England and Fishwick, in Scotland. It was designed by Captain Samuel Brown RN, who held patents for the design of the chains, although Brown altered the tower and abutments on the suggestion of John Rennie. With a span of 137 metres, it is the first vehicular bridge of its type in the world. It cost £7,700 to construct and pre-dates the similar Clifton Suspension Bridge and the Menai Bridge. Today it continues to carry traffic, although it is in need of a major refurbishment before its bicentenary in 2020. Join the Friends of the Union Chain Bridge as they explain the significance of this engineering landmark. Just up the hill from the Union Chain Bridge on the English side is the Chain Bridge Honey Farm, where there is situated a permanent exhibition on chain suspension bridges.

- See more at: http://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/directory/union-chain-bridge#sthash.Eeb675A9.dpuf

Union Chain Bridge

Union Chain Bridge, Horncliffe, Berwick upon Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2XT

A first as HODs crosses into Scotland! The Union Chain Bridge spans the River Tweed between Horncliffe in England and Fishwick, in Scotland. It was designed by Captain Samuel Brown RN, who held patents for the design of the chains, although Brown altered the tower and abutments on the suggestion of John Rennie. With a span of 137 metres, it is the first vehicular bridge of its type in the world. It cost £7,700 to construct and pre-dates the similar Clifton Suspension Bridge and the Menai Bridge. Today it continues to carry traffic, although it is in need of a major refurbishment before its bicentenary in 2020. Join the Friends of the Union Chain Bridge as they explain the significance of this engineering landmark. Just up the hill from the Union Chain Bridge on the English side is the Chain Bridge Honey Farm, where there is situated a permanent exhibition on chain suspension bridges.

Opening Times

• Saturday 13 September: 1100-1500
• Sunday 14 September: 1100-1500

Access

Limited parking on either side of bridge.

Additional information

Toilets and refreshments at the nearby Chain Bridge Honey Farm.

Directions

Follow signs for and park at Chain Bridge Honey Farm from B6461 (Scotland) or A698 (England). The Union Chain Bridge is nearby. Map link.

Website

www.berwicktimelines.com
unionchainbridge.blogspot.co.uk

Organised by

Friends of the Union Chain Bridge

- See more at: http://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/directory/union-chain-bridge#sthash.Eeb675A9.dpuf

Union Chain Bridge

Union Chain Bridge, Horncliffe, Berwick upon Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2XT

A first as HODs crosses into Scotland! The Union Chain Bridge spans the River Tweed between Horncliffe in England and Fishwick, in Scotland. It was designed by Captain Samuel Brown RN, who held patents for the design of the chains, although Brown altered the tower and abutments on the suggestion of John Rennie. With a span of 137 metres, it is the first vehicular bridge of its type in the world. It cost £7,700 to construct and pre-dates the similar Clifton Suspension Bridge and the Menai Bridge. Today it continues to carry traffic, although it is in need of a major refurbishment before its bicentenary in 2020. Join the Friends of the Union Chain Bridge as they explain the significance of this engineering landmark. Just up the hill from the Union Chain Bridge on the English side is the Chain Bridge Honey Farm, where there is situated a permanent exhibition on chain suspension bridges.

Opening Times

• Saturday 13 September: 1100-1500
• Sunday 14 September: 1100-1500

Access

Limited parking on either side of bridge.

Additional information

Toilets and refreshments at the nearby Chain Bridge Honey Farm.

Directions

Follow signs for and park at Chain Bridge Honey Farm from B6461 (Scotland) or A698 (England). The Union Chain Bridge is nearby. Map link.

Website

www.berwicktimelines.com
unionchainbridge.blogspot.co.uk

Organised by

Friends of the Union Chain Bridge

- See more at: http://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/directory/union-chain-bridge#sthash.Eeb675A9.dpuf

Union Chain Bridge

Union Chain Bridge, Horncliffe, Berwick upon Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2XT

A first as HODs crosses into Scotland! The Union Chain Bridge spans the River Tweed between Horncliffe in England and Fishwick, in Scotland. It was designed by Captain Samuel Brown RN, who held patents for the design of the chains, although Brown altered the tower and abutments on the suggestion of John Rennie. With a span of 137 metres, it is the first vehicular bridge of its type in the world. It cost £7,700 to construct and pre-dates the similar Clifton Suspension Bridge and the Menai Bridge. Today it continues to carry traffic, although it is in need of a major refurbishment before its bicentenary in 2020. Join the Friends of the Union Chain Bridge as they explain the significance of this engineering landmark. Just up the hill from the Union Chain Bridge on the English side is the Chain Bridge Honey Farm, where there is situated a permanent exhibition on chain suspension bridges.

Opening Times

• Saturday 13 September: 1100-1500
• Sunday 14 September: 1100-1500

Access

Limited parking on either side of bridge.

Additional information

Toilets and refreshments at the nearby Chain Bridge Honey Farm.

Directions

Follow signs for and park at Chain Bridge Honey Farm from B6461 (Scotland) or A698 (England). The Union Chain Bridge is nearby. Map link.

Website

www.berwicktimelines.com
unionchainbridge.blogspot.co.uk

Organised by

Friends of the Union Chain Bridge

- See more at: http://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/directory/union-chain-bridge#sthash.Eeb675A9.dpuf

Visit to Naworth Castle

Visit to Naworth on 26th June is confirmed and those attending should inform PLHS chairman of there intention as soon as possible and no later than the 13th. June.

The tour will start at 10.00am and lasts about 90 minutes.  The cost will be £15, including coffee and biscuits, payable on the day.  There is no parking at the Castle (not even Blue Badge) and there is a short walk from the appointed car park.  The Castle itself is a listed building and there is no wheel chair access or lifts.  "......... there are a number of steps to be negotiated to reach the main Great Hall and other areas on the same level, one of which is a curved stone staircase with handrail, or a wide stone staircase of about 15 steps with handrail with two half landings."

No arrangements have been made for lunch or visiting Lanercost Priory but there are good facilities available at Lanercost which is a 5 minute drive down the road.  The Priory is under the stewardship of English Heritage and therefore if you wish to visit please remember your Membership Card.  You can of course take lunch without visiting the Priory.  Adult Admission to the Priory is £3.60 (£3.20 to Concessions).

All we need to complete another enjoyable visit is a fine day!

Items invited for Pont Island News

Contributions of between 5000 and 1500 words are invited for the next edition of Pont Island News to be published in September. WW1 items are of particular interest by end of June please.

AGM chairman's report

PONTELAND LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

17th April 2014

CHAIRMAN`S REPORT

This year-end report mirrors those ofr many recent annual programmes, which clearlymeet Members’ requirements. The sustained high level of membership, together withthe continuing support of monthly meetings and the outings is an indication that the Committees’ efforts throughout the year are appreciated.  Christine Liddell hasmaintained the very high standard in her selection of quality speakers to present a very interesting programme.  John Angel’s stewardship of our finances has maintainedthe provision of good value with modest annual membership fees.  Ann Kelway, Jill Gregory and other volunteers have ensured an extremely high standard of catering, particularly at our Christmas social event.  At this we were entertained by a group “Down from the Wannies” and Michael Taylor with one of his testing well prepared quizzes.  Members will have noticed that for the past 3 meetings refreshments have not been available afterwards.  This is not because we have exhausted our supply of biscuits or lack volunteers in the kitchen – the decision to suspend the service was taken simply because there was no demand!  

The May visit of 22 members to Featherstone Castle, courtesy of John Clarke, provided a rather unique opportunity for a guided tour of his home.  This was followed with tea & biscuits and an interesting talk by John outlining his stewardship of therambling Grade 1 listed property.

As a consequence of Mrs. Howard’s illness the planned guided tour of Naworth Castlein June was substituted at the last minute with a very interesting guided tour of the Gardens.  The group of 35 then enjoyed lunch at nearby Lanercost Priory followed by a leisurely afternoon visit to the monastery and 13th century church.  Because of the late change the visit to Naworth Castle is to be repeated on 26th June this year and wehope for the same fine weather on the day.

The assembly of 45 members and guests in Durham, for the July afternoon visit to see the touring Lindisfarne Gospels, was a great success and I am sure everyone enjoyed the experience.  The earlier guided tour of the Cathedral (The Shrine of St. Cuthbert)followed by lunch in the Prior’s Hall was an appropriate introduction. We even had time to enjoy the environs of Palace Green or a stroll along the banks of the river Wear.

Michael Taylor continues his work on the development of our websitehttp://www.ponthistsoc.freeuk.com, in addition to administering the rota of volunteers who dedicate their time to the Help Desk in Ponteland Library on the first Friday afternoon of each month.  I take this opportunity to thank Michael, Geoff, Ann and Jill for their continuing support of this important link with the community.  If any members are interested in joining this band of helpers or indeed are interested in the work of the Committee then please make contact – we would welcome more input from you!  I am pleased to report that David Turner recently volunteered and has been co-opted to join the committee.

I present my report for adoption.

John Turner

Who is the man in the stove pipe hat?

Work commences in 1854 at Durham on what becomes East Coast Mainline

Evening meeting programme 2014/2015

18th September. 2014 Christopher Hunwick, 

Alnwick Castle archives and the Earls of  Northumberland.

16^th October  2014.   Marie-Therese Mayne. 

“A place for painters – Cullercoats and the phenomenon of Artists2.

20^th November 2014  Geoffrey Carter .  

“Battle of Newburn”.     

11th December 2014 Christmas Social

15^th January  2015 John and Sheila Moreels.    

  “Nostalgic  Views of the North – 3.   

 19^th February 2015.  Ken Smith

“N.East Miners’ Banners”. 

19^th March 2015   Gordon Henderson.  

“Roman Medicine”.   

16^th April  AGM 2015 .     Marion Anderson  

“Gertrude Bell – Woman  Explorer"

                                                                                                                                                

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