Alnwick Civic Society
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Alnwick Civic Society was formed in 1974 to conserve and enhance the built environment of our ancient market town. Web site: https://alnwickcivicsociety.org.uk.
#onthisday 2 August 1912 the people of Alnwick witnessed a flying machine for the first time. bailiffgatecollections.co.uk/collections/...
Alnwick's First Fliers-The Two Roberts
Robert Slack was the first person to be seen flying over Alnwick in his Bleriot Monoplane. He was not, however the first Robert to attempt it
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August 2, 2025 at 6:16 PM
#onthisday 2 August 1912 the people of Alnwick witnessed a flying machine for the first time. bailiffgatecollections.co.uk/collections/...
#onthisday 2 Aug 1867 Fox's Leap. Private John Fox, of No. 4 company, was observed to be under the influence of liquor, and ordered off the parade, in charge of a corporal and a file of men, to be taken to the guardroom....
August 2, 2025 at 6:05 PM
#onthisday 2 Aug 1867 Fox's Leap. Private John Fox, of No. 4 company, was observed to be under the influence of liquor, and ordered off the parade, in charge of a corporal and a file of men, to be taken to the guardroom....
#OnThisDay 6 July 1939 Ernest Charles Wallcousins, a graphic artist chosen by the Ministry of Information, delivers a selection of twenty new poster designs for consideration by the Home Publicity Committee. They include ‘Keep calm and carry on’
July 6, 2025 at 6:18 PM
#OnThisDay 6 July 1939 Ernest Charles Wallcousins, a graphic artist chosen by the Ministry of Information, delivers a selection of twenty new poster designs for consideration by the Home Publicity Committee. They include ‘Keep calm and carry on’
#OnThisDay 11 june 1689 - House of Lords dismisses claims by James Percy (a trunkmaker from Dublin) that he is descended from the Earl of Northumberland and hence entitled to inherit the title and estates.
June 11, 2025 at 5:54 PM
#OnThisDay 11 june 1689 - House of Lords dismisses claims by James Percy (a trunkmaker from Dublin) that he is descended from the Earl of Northumberland and hence entitled to inherit the title and estates.
#OnThisDay 9 June 1815 a meeting in Alnwick Town Hall agrees to establish a dispensary for the benefit of the poor
June 9, 2025 at 7:30 PM
#OnThisDay 9 June 1815 a meeting in Alnwick Town Hall agrees to establish a dispensary for the benefit of the poor
#OnThisDay 26 May 1832 George Tate marries Ann Horsely. "Mrs Tate made an excellent wife.....
May 26, 2025 at 3:22 PM
#OnThisDay 26 May 1832 George Tate marries Ann Horsely. "Mrs Tate made an excellent wife.....
#OnThisDay, 4/5/1880: As a result of the prevalence of the Common Itch, the surveryor reported on the number of Common Lodging Houses. Only Patrick Ryan's, in Crown Inn Yard, was registered. The Crown Inn Yard, with the exception of Stamp's Yard and the Union Court, was the worst in Alnwick.
May 4, 2025 at 6:37 AM
#OnThisDay, 4/5/1880: As a result of the prevalence of the Common Itch, the surveryor reported on the number of Common Lodging Houses. Only Patrick Ryan's, in Crown Inn Yard, was registered. The Crown Inn Yard, with the exception of Stamp's Yard and the Union Court, was the worst in Alnwick.
#OnThisDay 26 April 2002: Opening of Bailiffgate Museum bailiffgatemuseum.co.uk
Home-Page Alnwick- Ten thousand years of History
Close to Alnwick Castle is Bailiffgate Museum and Gallery, a community-run museum dedicated to the history of Alnwick and its surrounding area..
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April 26, 2025 at 9:46 AM
#OnThisDay 26 April 2002: Opening of Bailiffgate Museum bailiffgatemuseum.co.uk
#Onthisday: 25 April 1752 at 10:00 am. First meeting in Alnwick Town Hall of the trustees appointed to put in execution the Act of Parliament for making a road from Alemouth to Alnwick and Rothbury and thence to Hexham. (The Hexham to Alemouth Turnpike).
April 25, 2025 at 10:50 AM
#Onthisday: 25 April 1752 at 10:00 am. First meeting in Alnwick Town Hall of the trustees appointed to put in execution the Act of Parliament for making a road from Alemouth to Alnwick and Rothbury and thence to Hexham. (The Hexham to Alemouth Turnpike).
#OnThisDay 22 April 1751 John Wesley "The rain stopped while I was preaching at the market place in Morpeth. We rode from thence to Alnwick, where some of our friends procured the Town Hall. This, being very large, contained the people well; only the number of them made it extremely hot".
April 22, 2025 at 12:18 PM
#OnThisDay 22 April 1751 John Wesley "The rain stopped while I was preaching at the market place in Morpeth. We rode from thence to Alnwick, where some of our friends procured the Town Hall. This, being very large, contained the people well; only the number of them made it extremely hot".
Efforts to conserve our heritage are sometimes accused of just throwing a spanner into the works. So on May 14th Alnwick Civic Society has arranged a discussion to explore how the planning system can best protect our heritage. All are welcome. St James Church. Doors open 7:00 for 7:30 start.
April 21, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Efforts to conserve our heritage are sometimes accused of just throwing a spanner into the works. So on May 14th Alnwick Civic Society has arranged a discussion to explore how the planning system can best protect our heritage. All are welcome. St James Church. Doors open 7:00 for 7:30 start.
Monday 21 April is World Curlew Day. www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
April 21, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Monday 21 April is World Curlew Day. www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
17 April 1879 birth of Roger Hedley (1879 - 1970) Sculptor who created the statues on Alnwick War Memorial. artuk.org/discover/art...
April 17, 2025 at 11:12 AM
17 April 1879 birth of Roger Hedley (1879 - 1970) Sculptor who created the statues on Alnwick War Memorial. artuk.org/discover/art...
#OnThisDay 11 April 1985 - Alnwick Hall is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. Built in 1904 for Edward P. Meany, it was designed to resemble Alnwick Castle by architect Percy Griffin. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alnwick.... (an appropriate name, but did he ever visit Alnwick?)
Alnwick Hall - Wikipedia
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April 11, 2025 at 3:10 PM
#OnThisDay 11 April 1985 - Alnwick Hall is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. Built in 1904 for Edward P. Meany, it was designed to resemble Alnwick Castle by architect Percy Griffin. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alnwick.... (an appropriate name, but did he ever visit Alnwick?)
#OnThisDay 9 April 1775 death of Joseph Turnbull (c.1725 – 1775). Player of the Northumbrian smallpipes and first appointed Piper to the Countess of Northumberland. Later ran the Angel Inn and became Alnwick postmaster.
April 9, 2025 at 12:10 PM
#OnThisDay 9 April 1775 death of Joseph Turnbull (c.1725 – 1775). Player of the Northumbrian smallpipes and first appointed Piper to the Countess of Northumberland. Later ran the Angel Inn and became Alnwick postmaster.
#OnThisDay 6 April 1889 an order in council created a position for a Suffragan Bishop of Alnwick. The post has never been filled.
April 6, 2025 at 3:31 PM
#OnThisDay 6 April 1889 an order in council created a position for a Suffragan Bishop of Alnwick. The post has never been filled.
Chantry House didn't win the Grand National.
April 5, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Chantry House didn't win the Grand National.
#OnThisDay 4 April 1846: A stage waggon (the property of Mr Graham, carrier) took fire near Morpeth when on its way from Newcastle to Alnwick. The contents, valued at £200, were entirely destroyed
April 4, 2025 at 9:07 AM
#OnThisDay 4 April 1846: A stage waggon (the property of Mr Graham, carrier) took fire near Morpeth when on its way from Newcastle to Alnwick. The contents, valued at £200, were entirely destroyed
#Onthisday 1 April 1974 Alnwick District Council was formed as a merger of the urban districts of Alnwick and Amble and the rural districts of Alnwick and Rothbury. And on 1st april 2009 Alnwick District Council was abolished. web.archive.org/web/20090210...
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April 1, 2025 at 9:17 AM
#Onthisday 1 April 1974 Alnwick District Council was formed as a merger of the urban districts of Alnwick and Amble and the rural districts of Alnwick and Rothbury. And on 1st april 2009 Alnwick District Council was abolished. web.archive.org/web/20090210...
#OnThisDay 30 March 2007 Lionheart Radio started test transmissions. The formal launch was in June 2007. There had also been an earlier 28-day Restricted Service Licence broadcast in June 2003. www.lionheartradio.com
Lionheart Radio
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March 30, 2025 at 7:55 PM
#OnThisDay 30 March 2007 Lionheart Radio started test transmissions. The formal launch was in June 2007. There had also been an earlier 28-day Restricted Service Licence broadcast in June 2003. www.lionheartradio.com
Born on this day 24/3/1765 in Alnwick. John Busby: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Bu...
John Busby - Wikipedia
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March 24, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Born on this day 24/3/1765 in Alnwick. John Busby: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Bu...
#Onthisday 20 March 1851 George Wilkin, Plumber, of Bondgate Street, Alnwick, registers his design for a self-acting water closet.
March 20, 2025 at 10:43 AM
#Onthisday 20 March 1851 George Wilkin, Plumber, of Bondgate Street, Alnwick, registers his design for a self-acting water closet.
#onthisday 17/3/1908 Death at Percy Villa, aged 87 years, Thomas Collinson (1821-1908). Headmaster Duke's School for 47 years. bailiffgatecollections.co.uk/gallery/thom...
Gazette Portraits 3
Thomas Collinson (1821-1908) was headmaster of the Duke’s School in Alnwick for 47 years and a director of the Gazette
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March 17, 2025 at 6:21 PM
#onthisday 17/3/1908 Death at Percy Villa, aged 87 years, Thomas Collinson (1821-1908). Headmaster Duke's School for 47 years. bailiffgatecollections.co.uk/gallery/thom...
David Henry Cushing FRS (1920-2008) was a fisheries biologist, who is credited with the development the match /mismatch hypothesis as an explanation for reduced fish stocks associated with climatic variability. Born in Alnwick #onthisday 14 March 1920. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_C...
David Cushing - Wikipedia
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March 14, 2025 at 9:47 PM
David Henry Cushing FRS (1920-2008) was a fisheries biologist, who is credited with the development the match /mismatch hypothesis as an explanation for reduced fish stocks associated with climatic variability. Born in Alnwick #onthisday 14 March 1920. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_C...