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The “Noble and Courageous Cook Sisters
03rd July 2023

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

Alnwick Golden Jubilee Celebrations 1887
02nd May 2023

Alnwick Golden Jubilee Celebrations 1887

As we have marked two major royal celebrations recently, with the Platinum Jubilee celebrations for the reign of Elizabeth II in June 2022 and the coronation of King Charles III in May 2023, it is ... Read More

Alnwick Soup Kitchen Heroes
01st April 2023

Alnwick Soup Kitchen Heroes

  A new article from our collections highlights those who helped in the provision of food in bad weather to those in extreme poverty during the 1800's. Read about our Soup Kitchen Heroes ... Read More

What’s the link between Alnwick and Mars?
03rd February 2023

What’s the link between Alnwick and Mars?

  Learn about the unique achievements of Sir George Bidell Airey and how he set the co-ordinates of Mars exploration  here  or go to our Stories from our Collections section and learn about ... Read More