External events

NOTE; On this page we include information about events arranged by outside organisations that we think our members will be interested in. This has usually been provided by the organisers, or taken from their website. While we try to check the content is accurate, we have no responsibility for any later changes or problems with the event. If you are organising an event you would like to be included, please let us know at events@newcastle-antiquaries.org.uk

   July 2026

  • 2 July, 6.00, Mary Eleanor Bowes, The Courageous Countess, talk by Val Scully at The Story, Mount Oswald, South Road,  Durham, DH1 3TQ, Must book, tickets £5.
  • 5 July, 10.30-11.30, Fortress to Front Line: Exploring Raby's Military Past, event at Raby Castle with their Curation Team, £10 for Raby Members, £23 for non-members (includes access to castle, park and gardens). Follow this link for more details and to book
  • 8 July, 10.00-6-30, The architecture and influence of Sir John Vanbrugh in North East England: Conference to mark the tercentenary of Vanbrugh’s death (1726–2026), organised by Durham University's Centre for Classical Reception. Speakers include our members Richard Pears, Elspeth Gould, and Martin Roberts. Redhill Miners Hall, Durham. £38 (£23 student rate), including refreshments, lunch, and drinks reception. Follow this link for more information and to book via Durham University portal. Bookings are now closed..
  • 9 July, 7,00, Sacriston 1926, Professor John Tomaney,  Sacriston Working Men's Club, Sacriston, County Durham  DH7 6NW. Free, follow this link for the Eventbrite page. The third annual Sacriston lecture.
  • 11 July,  12.00-1.30, War to Windrush: the Caribbean role in victory and rebuilding Britain, Colin Douglas. Bewick Hall, Newcastle City Library, New Bridge Street West, Newcastle NE1 8AX. City Library event in conjunction with the North East of England African and Caribbean Association. Free but must book.
  • 18 July, 11.00, The Northern Rebellion – A story of corruption, political shenanigans and a desperate king in 14th Century Northumberland, talk by our member Tony Lamsdale, at Belsay Hall, nr Morpeth Northumberland NE20 0DX. £10, payable on the day (plus normal admission charges); price includes a cream tea. To book, e-mail Belsay.Hall@english-heritage.org.uk
  • 19 July, 10.30-11.30. Inspired by Nature; The Blooms that Made Raby, event at Raby Castle, £7 for Raby Members, £15 non-members.  Follow this link for more details and to book.

  • 30 July, 7.00-8.00, Trico: the Longest Equal Pay Strike, online talk, part of a series on trade union and working class history, from the GFTU Educational Trust. Free but must register.

    August 2026

  • No external events of interest listed yet, but we will let you know when we hear of any!

September 2026

  • 1 Sept, 6.00, launch event for new book by our member Max Adams, Domesday: 1,000 miles on foot through the 

    England of the Norman Conquest, to be published by Head of Zeus on 3 Sept, at Waterstone's Bookshop, Morpeth
  • 2 Sept, 6.00, another  launch event for Max Adams' book, Domesday: 1,000 miles on foot through the England of the Norman Conquest, to be published by Head of Zeus on 3 Sept, at Waterstone's Bookshop, Durham
  • 8 Sept, 7.30 The Community of Hexham Archaeology Project; results so far, Jane Harrison, Hexham Local History Society meeting, 7.30 pm in Large Hall, Trinity Methodist Church, Beaumont Street, Hexham NE4 6 3LS,  Non-members £2 including tea & coffee.
  • 12 Sept, 11.00, Binchester Fort: Excavations and finds over recent years, Gordon Henderson, Friends of Segedunum event, at Segedunum Roman Fort, Buddle Street, Wallsend, NE28 6HR. Refreshments available from 10.30. £3 for non-members.
  • 17 Sept, 7.30, Nelson and Collingwood, Capt. Stephen Healey, Collingwood Society event at Morpeth Town Hall, NE61 1LZ.  Follow this link for their full 2026 programme.
  • 18 Sept, 6.00, another  launch event for Max Adams' book, Domesday: 1,000 miles on foot through the England of the Norman Conquest, to be published by Head of Zeus on 3 Sept, at Waterstone's Bookshop, York.
  • 26 September, 10.00-3.00, Bishop Auckland Heritage Festival, Market Place, Bishop Auckland. Further details tba.

... and further ahead

  • 6 Oct, 7.30, At 12, Mr Byng was shot, Tim Gittins, Collingwood Society event at Trinity House, Broad Chare, Newcastle, NE1 3DQ. £4 for non-members.  Follow this link for their full 2026 programme
  • 13 Oct, 7.30, Bastle Houses, Julia Grint, Hexham Local History Society meeting, 7.30 pm in Large Hall, Trinity Methodist Church, Beaumont Street, Hexham NE4 6 3LS,  Non-members £2 including tea & coffee
  • 17 Oct, 11.00, Segedunum Fort: how the present museum has changed over the years, Geoff Woodward, Friends of Segedunum event, at Segedunum Roman Fort, Buddle Street, Wallsend, NE28 6HR. Refreshments available from 10.30. £3 for non-members.
  • 31 Oct, 9.30-4.45, Religion, ritual and magic in the Roman military north, Arbeia Society Conference 2026, Customs House, Mill Dam, South Shields, NE33 1ES, £20 for non-Arbeia Society members, includes tea and coffee but not lunch. 
  • 10 Nov, 7.30, Uncovering Ancient Egypt, Bettany Hughes,  talk at Tyne Theatre and Opera House, must book, various prices
  • 12 Nov, 7.30, The Battle of Camperdown, George Cansino, Collingwood Society event at Trinity House, Broad Chare, Newcastle, NE1 3DQ. £4 for non-members. Follow this link for their full 2026 programme
  • 21 Nov, 11.00, The Rocks at the Edge of the Empire, Ian Jackson, Friends of Segedunum event, at Segedunum Roman Fort, Buddle Street, Wallsend, NE28 6HR. Refreshments available from 10.30. £3 for non-members.
  • 10 Dec, 2.00, Wilfred Collingwood; a biographical talk, Dr Tony Barrow. Collingwood Society event (also their AGM) at Trinity House, Broad Chare, Newcastle, NE1 3DQ. £4 for non-members.  Follow this link for their full 2026 programme
  • 28 May, 7.30, Jarrow Lecture, at St Paul's Church Jarrow - part of the long running series. Details tba