Northumberland Archives

Woodhorn - Northumberland Museum - Archives and Country Park

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Northumberland at your fingertips

Swot up on everything from weaving to witch finding!

Game for our FUN interactive? You’ll be amazed at how easy it is to unlock the hidden treasures of our Study Centre. 700 years of history, mystery, folklore and commerce. And it’s yours for the asking.

So if you’re plotting your family tree, researching the going rate for witches in 17th century Morpeth (a pound a ‘catch’, incidentally) or simply looking for a needle in a haystack, we’ll help you put your finger on it! Ouch!!

Maps - Family Records - Business Affairs - Photographs
Estate Papers - Court Judgements - Mining Memorabilia

NOTE New users of the archives will need to bring identification and complete a registration form to use the study centre.

Click here to download a blank form

Complete the form and bring it with you when you visit Woodhorn.

Click here For more detailed information on the archives, collections, registration system and electronic catalogue

Maps - Family Records - Business Affairs - Photographs - Estate Papers - Court Judgements - Mining Memorabilia