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  • Hexham & Corbridge
    Hexham & Corbridge
    Sat 25 Jul
    Hexham
    Explore the beautiful town of Hexham, nestled in Northumberland, it is renowned for its stunning abbey and vibrant market town atmosphere. Visitors will enjoy exploring its rich history and beautiful countryside surroundings.
  • The Bonny Pit Lad - Part 2 by Gordon Donkin
    The Bonny Pit Lad - Part 2 by Gordon Donkin
    Mon 27 Jul
    Sunderland
    A continuation of Gordon’s much-loved tale, revisiting the life and struggles of Sunderland’s pit communities
  • Fishwives of the Northeast  by Margaret Atkinson
    Fishwives of the Northeast  by Margaret Atkinson
    Mon 28 Sept
    Sunderland
    Explore the lives, labour and legacy of the fishwives who worked the coast and markets, keeping communities fed and traditions alive.
  • Pickering Day Trip
    Pickering Day Trip
    Sat 10 Oct
    Pickering
    Explore the charming town of Pickering, nestled in North Yorkshire, known for its captivating medieval castle and delightful market town vibe. Visitors will relish discovering its rich history, beautiful landscapes, and the nearby North York Moors Railway.
  • The Life and Works of Rudyard Kipling  by Gordon Donkin
    The Life and Works of Rudyard Kipling  by Gordon Donkin
    Mon 26 Oct
    Sunderland
    The Life and Works of Rudyard Kipling by Gordon Donkin
  • The Railway Death March by Tony Hall
    The Railway Death March by Tony Hall
    Mon 30 Nov
    Sunderland
    Also known as the Thailand-Burma Railway, was a tragic project during World War II. Built between 1942 and 1943, it relied heavily on forced labor, including Allied POWs and Asian laborers, under brutal conditions.
  • Ripon & Harrogate
    Ripon & Harrogate
    Sat 05 Dec
    Harrogate
    Explore the charming town of Harrogate, nestled in North Yorkshire, known for its splendid Victorian architecture and delightful spa town vibe. Visitors will relish discovering its rich history, beautiful gardens, and the nearby Yorkshire Dales.
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