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).
Guided tour of Redhills
Redhills opened in 1915 as the headquarters of the Durham Miners' Association, replacing the earlier Miners' Hall on North Road, Durham. The new building in Edwardian Baroque-style included the 'Pitmen's Parliament', where representatives of each colliery branch voted on proposals for governing the Union. The building reopened in 2025 after a major restoration of its historic features.
The guided tour (1.5 hours) includes a short film with commentary by Alun Armstrong about the importance of Durham coal in building the modern world, the Pitmen's Parliament and committee rooms. There will be refreshments after the tour.
Details of our day trip to Redhills, Durham Miners Association Headquarters; members are reminded to return your booking form before 22nd May.
Regular lectures are held in the Fine Art Lecture Theatre of Newcastle University; instructions and map of how to find our lectures.
