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Researching in the Northeast (Durham, Northumberland and Tyne and Wear) with Library Tour

Are you researching ancestors in the Northeast (Durham, Northumberland and Tyne and Wear)? 

Join us at the SoG Library in London to watch a recorded presentation on 'Researching in the Northeast (Durham, Northumberland and Tyne and Wear)' and a tour of our Wharf Road Library focusing on our resources for the Northeast.

12:30pm Watch a recording of the talk Researching in the Northeast (Durham, Northumberland and Tyne and Wear) with experts from:

  • Durham Archives 
  • Northumberland and Durham Family History Society
  • Northumberland Archives
  • Tyne and Wear Archives
  • Historic Towns Trust
  • Society of Genealogists

This talk is a recording of the event which took place on 17/02/2025. If you do not wish to watch the recorded presentation, then please arrive at the library 2.15pm for the tour only. 

2:30pm Take a tour of the SoG Library with our librarian, Christine Worthington, who will explain what resources we hold for researching family history in the Northeast (Durham, Northumberland and Tyne and Wear).  There will also be an exhibition of our collections for the Northeast (Durham, Northumberland and Tyne and Wear) for you to browse. 

Christine will be on hand to answer questions and there will be an opportunity to network with others researching families in the same area.

Spend an afternoon focusing on your roots in the Northeast!

  • Watch a recorded presentation about family history research in the Northeast (Durham, Northumberland and Tyne and Wear)
  • Take a tour of our library and see what resources are available for the county
  • Opportunity to meet others researching ancestors from the Northeast in person
  • Library open to 7pm with late afternoon drinks reception



Click here for information about our events.  Contact events@sog.org.uk if you have any questions. 

About the Librarian

Christine Worthington

Research Collections Coordinator leading the Collections Team at SoG. She has over 25 years' experience managing historical library and archival collections and holds a Masters in Information Management.

Book your space

07/05/2026

12:30 - 15:30

Society of Genealogists

Recorded talk to watch at SoG followed by a library tour and display of relevant Collections

Category
Description
Rate

Members
Free Event
£0.00
Non-Members
Free Event
£0.00

Location

Society of Genealogists   

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