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Mon 13 Apr10:00The Northumberland & Durham Family History Society

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Members Forum – Brick Walls

We do not have a speaker for this session, so we are going to have a members forum on brick walls that you may be stuck on. Even if you do not have a brick wall yourself, please join the meeting as you may be able to suggest a way around the obstacle to your fellow member.

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Hannah’s Granddaughter By Margaret Hedley

Hannah’s Granddaughter By Margaret Hedley at The Northumberland & Durham Family History Society. That's all we've got, but sometimes a good title is all you need. Intrigued? Us too.

Wed 15 Apr13:00The Northumberland & Durham Family History Society

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Members Forum – Researching Family Life in South Sheilds with Edith Adamson

Something's afoot at The Northumberland & Durham Family History Society and it goes by the name of Members Forum – Researching Family Life in South Sheilds with Edith Adamson. Their site has the particulars.

Wed 15 Apr13:30The Northumberland & Durham Family History Society

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World Heritage Day – The People’s Story at Durham Castle

The People’s Story at Durham Castle With Durham Castle and Cathedral World Heritage Site AND County Durham Forum for History and Heritage Saturday 18 April 2026 Programme 9.30am-4.30pm Durham Cathedral open as usual (donations invited) 10.00am-4.00pm Cathedral Museum (last entry 3.30pm) Exhibitions and 30-minute talks at 11am, 1pm and 3pm on “A Treasure and a Legacy: Conservation at Durham, Cathedral” Adults £7.50, U128’s free 10.00am Meet outside Palace Green Library for a free walk and talk led by David Butler to explore St Margaret’s Allotments, constructed on the Medieval Cathedral quarry 11.00am—4.00pm Palace Green Library will be open free of charge including the Museum of Archaeology and World Heritage Site Visitor Centre (accessible with films) 11.00am-4.00pm Free entry to Durham Castle (last entry 3.15pm) with self-guided tours of the courtyard, Norman Chapel, Tunstall Chapel, Tunstall Gallery and The Great Hall Heritage Fair and Family Activities in the Great Hall showcasing local History and heritage groups, visitor attractions and the World Heritage Site Youth Ambassadors Presentations in the Bishop’s Dining Room NO NEED TO BOOK 10.00am—10.45am County Durham Forum AGM (members only) 10.45am-11.00am Welcome to exhibitors by Anne Allen 11.00am-11.30am Keynote World Heritage Site Hon Professor Colleen Batey “Beyond the classroom: from talks to walks, personalising the archaeological experience for engagement with communities” 11.30am-12 noon “Diaries of David...

Sat 18 Apr10:00The Northumberland & Durham Family History Society

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Walled Garden-Ruin to Restoration by Barry Mead

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Tue 21 Apr13:00The Northumberland & Durham Family History Society

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“Last Women of the Durham coalfield: Hannah’s Granddaughter” by Margaret Hedley

Spotted “Last Women of the Durham coalfield: Hannah’s Granddaughter” by Margaret Hedley on The Northumberland & Durham Family History Society's listings. We do the finding, they do the hosting. Team effort, really.

Wed 22 Apr13:00The Northumberland & Durham Family History Society

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‘Tyneside at War’ by Steve Allardyce

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Tue 5 May13:30The Northumberland & Durham Family History Society

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History of Amble

History of Amble at The Northumberland & Durham Family History Society. That's all we've got, but sometimes a good title is all you need. Intrigued? Us too.

Wed 6 May13:30The Northumberland & Durham Family History Society

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Behind the books – the story of the Lit & Phil By Pat Lowery

Another belter from The Northumberland & Durham Family History Society. Behind the books – the story of the Lit & Phil By Pat Lowery — pop over to their site for the full lowdown.

Wed 6 May14:00The Northumberland & Durham Family History Society

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North Shields Local History Day

Details to follow when publicised by North Shields library

Sat 9 May10:00The Northumberland & Durham Family History Society

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