Northumberland Societies

Family history societies often publish helpful journals, transcripts, compiled genealogies and host helpful websites. They may have ongoing projects to transcribe records and create indexes. Most societies publish queries in their journals and maintain lists of members’ research interests that may be helpful to you. You may want to join one of these societies, reap the benefits of their expertise and resources, or support its efforts.

Addresses of the societies are for the most part where their meetings are held as they are by-and-large not brick-and-mortar institutions.

Regional Societies
Alston Moor Historical Society Website: Alston Moor Historical Society


 * Alston Moor Historical Society was founded in 1973 and, due to the geographical situation of Alston Moor, it is a member of both the Northumberland Association of Local History Societies and the Cumbria Federation of Local History Societies.

Architectural and Archaeological Society of Durham and Northumberland Elvet Riverside room 140 83 New Elvet Durham DH1 3 UK Email: [mailto:archandarch.dandn@dur.ac.uk archandarch.dandn@dur.ac.uk] Website: Architectural and Archaeological Society of Durham and Northumberland


 * Based in Durham, but with interests throughout the region, the Society aims to provide an opportunity for all those interested in archaeology and architectural history.

Coldstream & District Local History Society High Street Coldstream, Berwickshire, Scotland TD12 4AS UK Telephone: 01890 882574 Email: [mailto:trevorlswan@gmail.com trevorlswan@gmail.com] Website: Coldstream & District Local History Society


 * The Coldstream & District Local History Society welcomes all interested in discussing and researching the history of Berwickshire and north Northumberland.

North-Eastern Catholic History Society St Joseph’s High Street West Gateshead, Tyne and Wear NE8 1LX UK Telephone: 0191 270 1065 Email: [mailto:margaret@coopuk.com margaret@coopuk.com] Website: North-Eastern Catholic History Society


 * This society was founded in 1974 to promote research into the history of the Roman Catholic Church in the north-eastern counties of England.

Northumberland & Durham Family History Society Alnwick Bailiffgate Museum 14 Bailiffgate Alnwick, Northumberland NE66 1LX Email: [mailto:alnwickbranch@ndfhs.org.uk alnwickbranch@ndfhs.org.uk] Belford Bell View Resource Centre 33 West Street Belford, Northumberland NE70 7QF UK Email: [mailto:north.northumberlandbranch@ndfhs.org.uk north.northumberlandbranch@ndfhs.org.uk] Blyth Briardale Training and Community Centre Briardale Road Blyth, Northumberland NE24 5LA UK Email: [mailto:blythbranch@ndfhs.org.uk blythbranch@ndfhs.org.uk] Belmont (Durham) Belmont Community Centre Sunderland Road Gilesgate, Durham DH1 2LL UK Email: [mailto:durham-belmontbranch@ndfhs.org.uk durham-belmontbranch@ndfhs.org.uk] Hexham Community Centre Gilesgate Hexham, Northumberland NE46 3NP UK Email: [mailto:tynedalebranch@ndfhs.org.uk tynedalebranch@ndfhs.org.uk] London The Society of Genealogists 14 Charterhouse Buildings Goswell Road London EC1M 7BA UK Email: [mailto:londonbranch@ndfhs.org.uk londonbranch@ndfhs.org.uk] Newcastle Room 3, Brunswick Chapel Northumberland Court Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 7BJ UK Email: [mailto:newcastlebranch@ndfhs.org.uk newcastlebranch@ndfhs.org.uk] Pegswood (Morpeth) Pegswood Community Hub Longhirst Road Pegswood Morpeth, Northumberland NE61 6XG UK Email: [mailto:wansbeckbranch@ndfhs.org.uk wansbeckbranch@ndfhs.org.uk] North Shields Northumberland Square North Shields, Tyne and Wear NE30 1QU UK Email: [mailto:northtynesidebranch@ndfhs.org.uk northtynesidebranch@ndfhs.org.uk] South Shields St. Hilda’s Visitor Centre Market Place South Shields, Tyne and Wear NE33 1AN UK Email: [mailto:southtynesidebranch@ndfhs.org.uk southtynesidebranch@ndfhs.org.uk] Telephone: 0191 261 2159 Email: [mailto:chairman@ndfhs.org.uk chairman@ndfhs.org.uk] Website: Northumberland & Durham Family History Society


 * The Society, founded in 1975, promotes interest in family history amongst its members and the general public. We have branches in Alnwick, Belford, Blyth, Belmont (Durham), Hexham, London, Newcastle, Pegswood (Morpeth), North Shields, and South Shields.

The Surtees Society Telephone: 0191 334 1048 E-mail: [mailto:surtees.society@durham.ac.uk surtees.society@durham.ac.uk] Website: The Surtees Society


 * The Surtees Society is dedicated to the publication of manuscripts illustrative of the history of the ancient kingdom of Northumbria, principally of County Durham and Northumberland in North East England.

Wesley Historical Society - North East Methodist History Society Telephone: 01434 608733 Website: Wesley Historical Society - North East Methodist History Society


 * The aims of the Society laid down in 1893 were to promote the study of the history and literature of early Methodism, research into the Wesley's, and investigation into the beginnings and development of Methodism. The Society aims to encourage an informed interest in the life and work of John and Charles Wesley, in Methodist history in general, in chapels and their architecture, and in the broader patterns of English religious history, especially in the counties of Northumberland, Durham and Cleveland.  Area: Durham, Northumberland, and The North Riding.

Northumberland Societies
Alnwick & District Local History Society The Bailiffgate Museum 14 Bailiffgate Alnwick, Northumberland NE66 1LX UK Email: [mailto:secretary@alnwicklhs.org.uk secretary@alnwicklhs.org.uk] Website: Alnwick & District Local History Society


 * Formed in 1969, the society was established to encourage interest in, and to advance the study of Northumberland, especially in the Alnwick area.

Berwick Upon Tweed History Society Parish Church Centre The Parade Berwick TD15 1DF UK Telephone: 01289 309939 Email: [mailto:sioux.pet25@hotmail.com sioux.pet25@hotmail.com] Website: Berwick Upon Tweed History Society


 * To stimulate interest in history, generally and in particular to research, record & preserve anything pertaining to the history of Berwick, Tweedmouth, Spittal, and adjacent areas.

Border Archaeological Society Berwick Parish Church Hall Off The Parade Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland TD15 1DF UK Email: [mailto:BASConnect@aol.com BASConnect@aol.com] Website: Border Archaeological Society


 * The Border Archaeological Society has been active since 1997 with members from Northumberland and the Scottish Borders. Berwick upon Tweed is in the centre of this beautiful area and is the home of BAS.

Fawdon and Coxlodge Local History Society St Clements Court Belsay Gardens Fawdon Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE3 2AZ UK Telephone: 0191 284 3377 Email: [mailto:fawdoncoxLHS@outlook.com fawdoncoxLHS@outlook.com] Website: Fawdon and Coxlodge Local History Society


 * We are a group of enthusiasts who meet on a monthly basis to enjoy talks from professional lecturers on local and national history.

The Felton and Swarland Local History Society The Coquet Room Felton Village Hall 5 Davison Ave Felton Morpeth, Northumberland NE65 UK Telephone: 01670 787308 Email: [mailto:eleanorhall468@btinternet.com eleanorhall468@btinternet.com] Email #2: [mailto:eacameron52@gmail.com eacameron52@gmail.com] Website: The Felton and Swarland Local History Society


 * The society aims to bring together those people who share an interest in local history to inform and entertain them with talks, films, and discussions, to stimulate research by developing projects, and to record what is found for the future.

Hexham Local History Society Trinity Methodist Church Hall Beaumont St Hexham, Northumberland NE46 3LS UK Telephone: 01434 601237 Email: [mailto:membership@hexhamhistorian.org membership@hexhamhistorian.org] Website (new): Hexham Local History Society Website (old): Hexham Local History Society


 * Hexham Local History Society was founded in 1966 and is now the largest local history society in Northumberland.

Killingworth Local History Society St John's Church Hall West Lane Killingworth, Tyne and Wear, NE12 6BL UK Telephone: 0191 2661993 Email: [mailto:bobmitchelson@yahoo.com bobmitchelson@yahoo.com] Website: Killingworth Local History Society

Longhorsley History Society Village Hall Drummonds Cl Morpeth, Northumberland NE65 8UR UK Email: [mailto:billg4add@gmail.com billg4add@gmail.com] Website: Longhorsley History Society


 * Our aim is to research, gather and increase our archive on all facets of our history and to make the information available, free to anyone with an interest in our village, its people and its history.

North Sunderland and Seahouses History Society Hostel Hall St Paul's Church 157 Main St North Sunderland Seahouses, Northumberland NE68 7TU UK Website: North Sunderland and Seahouses History Society

Ponteland Local History Society St Mary's Church Hall Thornhill Road Ponteland Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE20 9PZ UK Website: Ponteland Local History Society


 * The Ponteland Local History Society was formed in 1968 to promote an interest in local history and to bring together all those interested in the history and traditions of the community.

Prudhoe & District Local History Society Parish Hall 13 Front St. Prudhoe, Northumberland NE42 5PW UK Email: [mailto:hindleywalker@gmail.com hindleywalker@gmail.com] Website: Prudhoe & District Local History Society

Rothbury & Coquetdale History Society Jubilee Hall Rothbury Morpeth, Northumberland NE65 7SD UK Telephone: 01669 620726 Email: [mailto:larry.lampert@btopenworld.com larry.lampert@btopenworld.com] Website: Rothbury & Coquetdale History Society


 * The History Society offers members and visitors an insight into the rich history of the area all year round.

Society of Antiquaries of Newcastle upon Tyne Great North Museum: Hancock Barras Bridge Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland NE2 4PT UK Telephone: 0191 231 2700 Email: [mailto:admin@newcastle-antiquaries.org.uk admin@newcastle-antiquaries.org.uk] Website: Society of Antiquaries of Newcastle upon Tyne


 * Our aim is to promote the preservation, study and enjoyment of historical and archaeological heritage in general, and of the North East of England in particular. We are the oldest provincial antiquarian society in the country, founded in 1813.

Wallsend Local History Society St Luke's Church 10 Frank St Wallsend, Northumberland NE28 6RN UK Website: Wallsend Local History Society


 * The aims of our Society are to bring together all those who are interested in Local History and in particular the history of Wallsend; to record information about the town and share it with others through meetings, archives, books, talks, local history trails, trips, exhibitions and the internet.