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The Drunken Mayor of Tweedmouth and the Queen

Tweedmouth Parish Church, Church Road, Tweedmouth, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2AJ

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

Did you know that Tweedmouth had a Mayor in the 19th century ? Come along to this fascinating talk by local historian, Phil Rowett to find out more about the Mayor, Tweedmouth Feast the Salmon Queen and much more.

Tweedmouth Feast had its origins in the medieval period and people from all over the area flocked to it in the 19th century ? However, what was the connection with the Mayor of Tweedmouth in that period and how did the tradition of the Salmon Queen evolve ?

Timings

Sunday 13 September:
1300

Location & directions

Tweedmouth Parish Church, Church Road, Tweedmouth, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2AJ

Directions:
Look out for the HODS bunting outside the church. The talk takes place inside.
Contact on day:
Berwick HODS Team -
Telephone number:
+447365800503

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Additional information

The Church will be open throughout the weekend (12 & 13 September) 1030 - 1600. Nearby there are also some exhibitions in The Old Brewery Artists Studios (11 - 3) both days - see separate entries. If you are interested in churches, the Peace Church in Berwick will be open over this weekend too.

Estimated duration:
30 hour(s)

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