Beginning with a pioneering super-structure in 19c Ireland and Charles Parsons' sensational display of nautical speed in 1897, this presentation is a study of the men and women of a talented family. Gaining world-renown for his invention of steam-propelled turbine engine power brought his gifted family to the fore but which member of Charles' family […]
An update to members of the Tynedale branch on the information available on our website
The story of Dr John Byrom Bramwell of North Shields (1822-1882) and his large, fascinating, family. The story includes: a radical Methodist preacher, a Knight, a Dame, multiple doctors and engineers, the first pilot to land a Spitfire on the deck, people that fought in both World Wars and a conscientious objector. This is the […]
“Wooden Boats And Iron Men” How Tragedy, Bravery and Generosity have shaped the RNLI to what it is today! An inspirational history of lifesaving at sea and the Royal National Lifeboat Institution from 1790 to the present day and how volunteers have braved all weathers and shown immense courage to save over 146,000 lives.
Christmas Lunch in the Hexham Golf Club restaurant
