Explosion on Newgate Street
During the refurbishment of Appleby’s bookshop (2017-19), several framed photographs of old Morpeth were found. Some of them have been
Read moretelling the history of our town
During the refurbishment of Appleby’s bookshop (2017-19), several framed photographs of old Morpeth were found. Some of them have been
Read moreAs part of the Heritage Open Days 2016 programme – a couple of recently restored Town Treasures were placed back
Read moreArticle written in 2013 by Barry Mead, then Heritage Officer with Greater Morpeth Development Trust Morpeth’s last remaining sewer gas
Read moreIn 2018, the Morpeth & District Chamber of Trade “chose” to celebrate their 150th anniversary. This article by Chamber Chairman
Read moreHere’s something on Northumbrian Easter traditions in an extract from the blog Scranshums – see the full article at https://scranshums.com/2015/04/04/on-easter-eggs/
Read morePortraits of Robert and Margaret Oliver by Thomas Bowman Garvie
Read moreAlison Byard writes: Amongst the many treasures in the Town Hall, there is a wooden case containing a medal, a
Read moreMorpeth Centenaries falling in the year 2020 extracted from the writings of Alec Tweddle by Peter Fuller 1120 Ranulph de
Read moreWe’ll be posting occasional items of specific local heritage interest by various authors here. So – watch this space!
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