Local history

In the past we have received a large number of e-mails requesting detailed historical information about north Northumberland, family names and ancestors who lived in the area.

Unfortunately we don't have anyone here who is an expert in this field and any research of this type is extremely time-consuming. Sadly, we just can't do it.

In the column on the right, you'll find some avenues that you may like to explore and we wish you every success in your search for information.

Belford town survey 1995

In 1995, the Belford Local History Society completed a Survey of Belford. They allowed us to format this fascinating document for the web and put it online.

We have been proud to host it since 1997.

Resources

• Woodhorn Charitable Trust: an independent charity which manages Woodhorn as a museum and visitor attraction and provides a home for the Northumberland Archives. The Trust also manages the Berwick Museum and Art Gallery and Berwick upon Tweed Record Office which is a branch of the County Archives Service.

• Contact details for the Berwick upon Tweed Record Office:

  Berwick-upon-Tweed Record Office
  Council Office
  Wallace Green
  Berwick-upon-Tweed
  TD15 1ED

  Tel: 01289 301865
  Fax: 01289 330540
  E-mail: [email protected]

• Northumberland Communities: maps, plans, estate, court, church and school records, photographs and oral history recordings.

Linking and social networks