Have a relative who fell in WW1?

Our Bailiffgate Collections database of those connected to Alnwick District now includes over 1500 soldiers

You can use the database to search for information. We would also welcome any images or family stories that you have to honour the fallen.

Amazing images to enjoy from our Collection

Over 500 images already, dating from the mid 1800's to the 1970's

This one of fireman fighting a blaze in Narrowgate in the 1950's is just one of a huge diversity of photographs showing life as it was in the Alnwick...

Amazing people from Alnwick

John Woodhouse- Artist

John Woodhouse created stunning silhouettes on glass- one of the most difficult (and unfortunately least durable) media. He is just one of many talented and influential people from Alnwick. Learn more about them by clicking on the image and checking out "Stories from our Collections"

Latest News

Read the Story of Captain Gair

Captain Gair from Stott St Alnwick was killed by U Boat fire just two days into WW2. Read the full story of his bravery here ... Read More

People Make Alnwick

    People Make Alnwick is an exciting new project for Bailiffgate Museum & Gallery. Funded by National Lottery Community Fund, we have devised a five year programme of events and activities, where ... Read More

The “Noble and Courageous Cook Sisters

    The Cook sisters were a truly remarkable pair, honoured along with Oskar Schindler, that other great hero who saved Jews from the Nazis at great personal risk. Attendees at the Duchess ... Read More