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Berwick Barracks - an illustrated history

  • 09 Sep 2024
  • Online event
  • Pre-booking required

England’s first-ever purpose-built barracks has seen three centuries of controversy, investment, neglect and resurrection. Joe Lang reviews its changing fortunes - and the plans for its future as a cultural and heritage hub.

Berwick Barracks are the most northerly in England and were designed by John Hawksmoor. They were finished in 1721 and became the home of soldiers stationed in Berwick. Over the centuries, they have housed soldiers from many regiments spending time in the town and became the regimental headquarters of the Kings Own Scottish Borderers from 1881 to 1963. Now the site hosts a number of museums and is looking to the future with the Living Barracks Project.

Timings & Tours

Monday 09 September:
1900

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking required
Booking conditions:
Please book in advance via Ticket Tailor. If you have difficulty doing this, contact [email protected] or phone Berwick Record Office on 01289 301865 and we can book your place for you.
Booking contact name:
Berwick HODS
Booking website:
https://buytickets.at/berwickheritageopendays/1346556
Booking opens:
19 Aug 2024 09:00 AM
Booking closes:
09 Sep 2024 06:30 PM

Additional information

The talk will be via Zoom and the link will be sent out on the day of the talk. You can visit the Barracks as part of Heritage Open Days on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 September. There will be various activities on there. See other entries and local social media.

Max no of people per tour:
75
Est. tour duration:
1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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