Map of Northumberland from Lord Burghley’s Atlas, 1569
Northumberland & Durham Family History Society was formed in 1975. The society has nine very active branches: Alnwick, Belmont (Durham), Blyth, London (which gathers three times a year), Newcastle, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Tynedale and Wansbeck. Speakers are engaged for the monthlyheld meetings and all are in good communication with the trustees.
The Tyne Bridge, Newcastle Upon Tyne. The society’s library and research centre is located on the city’s Percy Street