BEDE AND THE NORTHUMBRIAN KINGS

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A talk by Colm O’Brien – 16th October 2024 It is usual when  reading history we view events from our own 21st century  perspective of norms and values.  Colm O’Brien was successful in taking us back to Anglo-Saxon England to hear about Bede’s attitudes to Kingship described in his various writings. Readings from Bede’s work […]

The Georgian Group – some History, Facts and Stories

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a presentation by Gilbert O’Brien – 11th September 2024 Honorary Archivist of The Georgian Group for Berwick upon Tweed Civic Society & Heritage Open Days (HODS) Founded in 1937 The Georgian Group is the national charity for the preservation of Georgian buildings, parks, gardens and monuments. It’s inception followed many turbulent years of struggle for […]

Pitcairn Islands: a Presentation by Jim Gibson

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Jim Gibson gave us a fascinating presentation (voiced with great humour by Martha Andrews) on the history of Pitcairn and life there in 2024. Jim, a professional photographer, served a tour of duty on Pitcairn on the HMS Tamar in January 2024, in his role as a Naval Reservist. We were given a unique opportunity […]