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Berwick on Film - the 1950s

Town Hall, 16 Marygate, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1BN

  • 20 Sep 2026
  • | In person
  • | Pre-booking not required
  • | Talk

Step back in time and watch some archive film footage of Berwick in the 1950s taken by local residents. Find out how boats were launched at Berwick Shipyard and what the late Queen did when she visited the town in 1956.

Most of this colour footage was taken by Fred Stott, a local businessman and artist. It provides a fascinating insight into life in Berwick at the time. It is accompanied by a short film about the Tercentenary Visit of the Coldstream Guards to the town in 1950.

A live commentary will be given to both films.

Timings

Sunday 20 September:
1330

Location & directions

Town Hall, 16 Marygate, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1BN

Directions:
It's the big building with the steeple in the centre of Marygate. It will have a banner outside
Contact on day:
Berwick HODS
Telephone number:
+447365800503

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

If you have limited mobility, please contact the Town Hall Keeper in advance on 01289 330900 .

Additional information

This film show will take place in the Council Chamber. This building acts as the hub for Berwick Heritage Open Days over the weekend (19 & 20) . There will be other events taking place in the building over the weekend - bell ringing; access to the Gaol and an exhibition. See separate entries. These films and a few more will be shown on the big screen at the Maltings Cinema on Saturday 19 September.

Estimated duration:
0 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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