Dr Tony Barrow The history of our region and the sea was covered from the mesolithic house at Howick, through Roman times (Arbeia), medieval monasteries, the industrial revolution, to World War 2 and beyond; taking in the long span of coastline from Berwick to Yorkshire.
There was a little bit of everything, ranging from economics, social history and naval history with just enough detail on some topics leaving you wanting to know yet more. The talk was well attended and all there will have left with their own highlights. These are just some of mine.
There was a little bit of everything, ranging from economics, social history and naval history with just enough detail on some topics leaving you wanting to know yet more. The talk was well attended and all there will have left with their own highlights. These are just some of mine.
Under, 'ports and harbours', we were introduced to the medieval port of Warkworth, painted by Turner in 1799, Seaton Sluice, almost unchanged from its days as a thriving coal port in the 18th century, and an aerial view of the lower River Tyne, with developments spanning 1000 years.
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