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George Tate’s two volume history of Alnwick still remains the most important source for local historians. In describing development of the town Tate was discovering and recording its history. In his other activities he was keen to both preserve and improve the town. For that we recognised him in Some Alnwick Heritage Heroes. George was … Continue reading Paikes Lane / Fenkle Street

This graffiti can be found around the middle of the west parapet of the Lion Bridge. It reads “Fox’s Leap, Au 2 1867”. The story spread quickly. It was reported in the Shields Daily News and the Newcastle Chronicle on August 3rd, 1867. A LEAP INTO THE RIVEN ALN BY A MILITIA MAN The Northumberland … Continue reading Fox’s leap, 1867

John Wesley visited Alnwick more than thirty times, preaching from the Town Hall, the Court House, and the Market Cross. A small Methodist Chapel was built in 1752, but thirty years later plans were developed for a new preaching house, in what we now call Chapel Lane. The foundation stone was laid by John Wesley … Continue reading The scarecrow

On the Historic England web site you can find several old maps of Alnwick. These images seem to have been acquired by Historic England via the Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England, but it looks as though the original maps belong to the Duke of Northumberland. The pinfold no longer stands where it … Continue reading Some old maps of Alnwick

Reavell and Cahill were a family firm of architects in Alnwick, with a history of work from about 1886 to 2005. Historic England hold seven albums of black and white prints relating to their work in Alnwick, Durham, and Tyne & Wear. Images include schools, churches, factories, public houses and country houses. You can find … Continue reading Reavell and Cahill