EXCURSIONS 2012

Prior booking is essential for all excursions. Please note that, while the Society will do all that it can to ensure the safety of its members, all trips are undertaken at your own risk. Numbers on trips may be limited and priority is given to Society members. Stout footwear and appropriate clothing are recommended for all excursions. For further details or to book a place on an excursion, please contact the Society using the link below.

Saturday 16th June, Scarborough, Rotunda Museum and town walk Leaders: Andrew Millard, Erik Matthews

The morning will be spent in the Grade 2 listed Rotunda Museum. As well as an important collection of Jurassic geology from the Yorkshire coast, it houses Gristhorpe Man. He was discovered in 1834 by William Beswick (the Father of Geology) in an oak coffin with grave goods. In the afternoon Erik will lead the walk which will include a visit to the Castle.

Sunday 22nd July, Vindolanda and the Roman Army Museum Leader for Vindolanda: Andrew Birley

Vindolanda is a Roman archaeological site of primary importance, where excavations take place annually. Dr Birley will lead us around the site and talk about the excavation. Please note that there will be no work on the excavations on Sunday. The Roman Army Museum at Carvoran has three galleries illustrating the life of the Roman Army, displaying “an authentic and dramatic tribute to Rome’s extraordinary military legacy” (web site). There are coffee shops at both sites.

Saturday 18th August, Hexham: Walk and Lecture Leaders: Peter Ryder, Eric Cambridge

This is a joint meeting with members of C.B.A. North.

On arrival, we will meet Peter Ryder in the Market Place outside the Abbey Shop for a guided walk around Hexham’s historic buildings. This will be followed by an optional tour around the Old Goal. (Pay entrance fee on the day.)

After lunch we meet in the Lockart Room, Moot Hall where Eric Cambridge will talk about Hexham Abbey.

Tea will be available at 3.30pm (pay on the day, but numbers are required in advance).

Saturday, 15th September, The Victoria Tunnel, Ouseburn, Newcastle

We will have a guided tour of the Victoria Tunnel (used as a wagon way to transport coal), which runs beneath Newcastle from the Town Moor to the Tyne. During WW2 it was used as an air raid shelter. Two types of tour are on offer. The long tour lasts for 2 hours and the short one for 30 minutes. People with mobility problems will not be allowed on the long tour. Walking shoes and a warm, washable jacket are essential.

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