Georgian Berwick - Guided Walk
The Parade, The Walls, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1DF
Join Linda Bankier, Berwick Archivist on a guided walk down this quiet back street. Discover the unknown stories of the people who lived there over time from a well-known local doctor to a German resident accused of spying in the First World War. All this research has been undertaken thanks to Findmypast.
This event was supported by leading family history website, Findmypast, who provided access to their records as part of their sponsorship of ‘Everyday Histories’, the festival theme. Discover your ancestors' stories at findmypast.co.uk
Timings
- Saturday 12 September:
- 1600
- Saturday 19 September:
- 1630
Location & directions
The Parade, The Walls, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1DF
- Directions:
- Meet at the edge of the Parade Car Park near the Parish Church Wall. You will see a Meeting Point board.
- Contact on day:
- Berwick HODS Team
- Telephone number:
- +447365800503
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Please book in advance via Eventbrite. If you have difficulty doing this, contact [email protected] or phone Berwick Record Office on 01289 301865 and we can book your place for you.
- Booking contact name:
- Berwick HODS
- Booking website:
- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/berwick-heritage-open-days-34043664105
- Booking opens:
- 21 Aug 2026 09:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 19 Sep 2026 03:00 PM
Accessibility details
Involves walking downhill
Additional information
This walk concentrates more on the residents than the architecture but there will be some reference to it. If you would like to find out about the residents and life in a contrasting street in Berwick, join us on the Greenses Arabs and Fish Tales Tours on Sunday 13 and 20 September. See their entries for further information.
- Max number of people:
- 20
- Estimated duration:
- 1 hour(s)
