Curiouser and Curiouser: a Route to Berwick's Roots through a New Cabinet of Curiosities from the Berwick Archives
Berwick Record Office, Walkergate, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1DB
In a time before internet and television, just how did the average person connect to the outside world? What interested and excited them, and how did they respond to the unknown? To answer these questions, we’ll display travel diaries from far and wide, beautifully illustrated family letters, cryptic shorthand, and in some of our more unusual records, we’ll show advice for Ghost Busting and sixteenth century accusations of witchcraft.
Do come along to our drop-in event, this is a real opportunity to see some of the curiosities that Berwick Archives has to offer, and who knows? This visit could start you on your own route to discovering connections in places you may not have thought to look.
Timings & Tours
- Friday 06 September:
- 1100 - 1600
- Friday 13 September:
- 1100 - 1600
Location & directions
Berwick Record Office, Walkergate, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1DB
- Directions:
- The Record Office is in the Library Building - the glass fronted building on the right hand side of the street going towards the Parade. Go to the first floor and the back of the room.
- Contact on day:
- Berwick Archives
- Telephone number:
- +441289301865
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Although the Office is on the first floor, there is lift access.
Additional information
There will be other events in the building during the Heritage Open Days period. Have a go at Zentangle, view the Big Bridge exhibition or attend a Lego Spike session. See other entries.
