NORTHERN ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY SOCIETY

The Society was established in the 1970s. It aims to encourage the study and enjoyment of architecture, buildings, their contents and settings by organising lectures and visits. It usually holds its lectures in the Fine Art Lecture Theatre, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, and enjoys a close association with the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape of Newcastle University. (Read our constitution, revised October 2018).



Tour of recent works at Belsay Hall, Northumberland

Belsay Hall

The next item in our calendar is a visit to Belsay, with its medieval castle, Grecian hall and 30-acre Grade I-listed gardens, a jewel in the North East. However, in recent years time had begun to take its toll. Consequently English Heritage launched the 'Belsay Awakes' project in autumn 2021 to conserve this historic site. But the ancient masonry of the Castle was in desperate need of repair. In the classical Hall the unique architectural design had caused damp issues for over two hundred years, while in the gardens much of the original planting material had been lost.

This is an opportunity not to be missed as we have been specially invited to tour the site to view the recent works, guided by Cheryl Moore of English Heritage. The tour will commence at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday 10th April, and is limited to a group of 15.
To avoid disappointment, and to give us time to arrange lifts, and a second tour if needed (later the same day), please book early, and by Wednesday 3rd April 2024 at the very latest, using the booking form.

Full details of this event.


More for your diary:

Our 2024 Annual General Meeting event
will be held at St. Andrew's Church, Roker on Saturday 11th May 2024. Full details will be issued in due course.
The date and place of our first day trip for 2024 have now been fixed:
we will be going to Brampton on 15 June. Please put that in your diary now - further details will be sent out with the AGM papers in due course.
Our Summer Trip to South-West Scotland
is now fully booked; thanks very much to all those who responded quickly. If you have missed your chance but would like to come, contact Ian Wells to go on the waiting list. More details of this architectural tour and flyer with further details and booking form.


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