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  • Learning Zone - Resources for Schools Using Archive Sources
    • Life in Ashington c.1900 (Key Stage 2)
      • Activities for Pupils
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Northumberland Archives

Family History

Northumbrian ancestry? Learn more about what you are able to discover at Woodhorn.

Contact and Opening Hours

Contact us and discover when we are open.

Online Exhibitions

Visit online exhibitions showcasing some of the collections at Woodhorn.

Catalogue

Access descriptions of almost 250,000 items and images of some of them.

Collections Shop

What to buy a piece of Northumberland's history? Then look through our shop window.

Berwick-upon-Tweed Record Office

Learn more about our branch office in Berwick-upon-Tweed.

All Our Services

We offer a range of services. Learn more about them here.

Our Collections

Learn more about the collections at Woodhorn.

Governance

Learn more about what we do and why we do it?

How To...

Learn how to use our services, research your family history and much more.

Learning Zone

Teachers, students and life long learners this link is for you.

Projects: Past, Current & Future

Learn about projects we have been involved with and are working on now.