Routes to Edmundbyers past and present: how did we get here?
St Edmund's Church, Church Lane, Edmundbyers, County Durham, DH8 9NQ
Starting with a preview evening offering Prosecco and nibbles, this weekend will feature a selection of historic photographs and information about Edmundbyers, including themes related to “routes, networks and communications”. There will be opportunities for the contribution of stories by the public and competitions for under 18s (please ask for details from Victoria Ryrie: [email protected]).
The noted historian of Christianity and author Prof Alec Ryrie FBA of Durham University will be talking on the theme “From Northumbria to the World, our region’s part in England’s story of Faith”.
There will also be a talk on “Curiosities of our church and churchyard”
Timings & Tours
- Friday 06 September:
- From 1900hrs Preview event: exhibition of old photos of Edmundbyers, with Prosecco and nibbles. Booking essential. Results of competitions.
- Saturday 07 September:
- 1300 - 1700 historic photo exhibition open. 1530 talk by Prof Alec Ryrie “From Northumbria to the World, our region’s part in England’s story of Faith” Tea and cake. All welcome. No need to book
- Sunday 08 September:
- Sunday 8th September 1300 - 1700 historic photo exhibition open. 1530 talk by Drs Andrew & Sheila Newton “Curiosities of our church and churchyard” All welcome. No need to book
Location & directions
St Edmund's Church, Church Lane, Edmundbyers, County Durham, DH8 9NQ
- Directions:
- St Edmund's is signposted "parish church" from the B6278. what3words ///quack.objective.walks (takes you to a point in the road outside the church gate)
- Contact on day:
- Sheila Newton
- Telephone number:
- +441207255698
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking preferred
- Booking conditions:
- Booking essential for Friday evening 6th September Preview: No need to book for Saturday/Sunday events
- Booking contact name:
- Sheila Newton or Victoria Ryrie
- Booking telephone number:
- +441207255698
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking opens:
- 14 Aug 2024 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 04 Sep 2024 12:00 AM
Accessibility details
On-street parking. There are public toilets in the village. There are two small steps into the church which wheelchairs can negotiate with assistance; they cannot access the chancel. There is limited space inside the church.
Additional information
- Est. tour duration:
- 4 hour(s)
