Events

Newburn Ford battlefield memorial

Talks - The Civil War in the North East

Friday 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th October 2019

A series of three talks and a field trip at South Shields Museum & Art Gallery, Tyne and Wear, NE33 2JA, on the Civil War and the involvement of the north-east in the struggle between the king and Parliament.

Talk One– Friday 4 October – A New Dynasty.

Talk Two – Friday 11 October – A Nation at War with Itself.

Talk Three – Friday 18 October – Newcastle at Bay.

Field Trip – Friday 25 October – Newburn Ford (Please note the field trip is only available if the talks have been attended).

 

All talks start at 2.00 p.m. All three sessions and the field trip can be pre-booked for the discounted rate of £15.00. Individual talks are £5.00 each and must also be pre-booked. For more information and to book a place please visit https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/twmuseums/e-mkveoy.

 
 
 

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