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Local and Community History Month 2023

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May is Local and Community History Month and Northumberland Libraries invite you to join us in celebrating our rich heritage. You can relive border history with the Time Bandits, learn about reconciliation in the WWII Prisoner of War camps or if you’re struggling with your Family History research help is at hand.
 
Anglo-Scottish border history
From The Hot Trod to Harry Hotspur, join the Time Bandits for an entertaining evening as they bring border history to life. The Time Bandits are Bev Palin and John Sadler and they tell their story with the aid of balladry, some sword and dagger play and enough arms and armour for a decent sized skirmish.
Morpeth Library - 11 May, 7pm
Berwick Library - 24 May 7pm
 
A Jew who defeated Nazism
In this online talk, author Ainslie Hepburn will share the remarkable story of Herbert Sulzbach (1894-1985) and his role in Anglo-German reconciliation following the Second World War. He made a significant personal contribution by helping German prisoners rediscover the principles of democracy and prepare themselves for rebuilding a new homeland. Sulzbach was the interpreter at the Prisoner of War camp at Featherstone Castle, near Haltwhistle, from early 1946 to 1948.
Online - 23 May 7pm
 
Family History surgery
Struggling with your family history research? Not sure where to begin? In Local History Month we will be offering Family History surgeries to help you with your research. Join us at one of our sessions to get advice and support.
Bedlington Library - 15 May, 10am
Newbiggin Library - 18 May, 2pm
 
Family History talk
Join us for a Family History talk as we follow the research journey of one of our library assistants. Dee has done extensive research into one of her relatives and in this talk she will share her story - showcasing the variety of resources she has used and the discovery of some wonderful family stories.
Online - 16 May, 2pm
 
All events bookable on Eventbrite: Local History Month 2023