Sat 19 Sep and Sun 20 Sep
Sat 19 Sep:1100-1500; Sun 20 Sep:1100-1500; Free Entry.
Berwick Barracks, Parade, Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 1DF
Heritage Open Day: 900 years ago, Berwick was at the heart of a revolution: the advent of coinage in Medieval Scotland. Have a go at striking your own medieval Northumbrian coin with Bjarni Thorvaldrson, the Science Viking. Also, learn all about the history of this everyday item we take for granted in the context of Berwick’s Royal Mint.
The Living Barracks Project is a partnership between English Heritage, The Maltings (Berwick) Trust, Kings Own Scottish Borderers, Northumberland County Council and BBHT. It is breathing new life into Berwick’s historic Barracks, restoring their place at the heart of the town’s cultural and community life...
