Enjoy a glimpse of history about Warkworth in Northumberland, North East England, UK.
Warkworth’s Pageant in the 1920s
This is a 1920s short film showing the guests and participants at Warkwork’s Pageant. The Duchess, wife of the 8th Duke Alan Ian Percy, addresses the audience while standing on a platform with other local dignitaries seated beside her. The pageant is held at the historic ruins of the Benedictine Abbey, offering a picturesque backdrop. Participants include children dressed in historical costumes representing various figures from the past, such as knights, monks, and ladies. The event emphasizes the village’s heritage and engages the community in a celebration of its history.
Warkworth Pageant (1920-1929) – British Pathé on YouTube
The Post Office Directory of Durham and Northumberland
by Kelly and Company
Published in 1879
The extract shown below from an old book published in 1879 tells us about some of the people, places and history connected with the following settlements and areas of this part of Northumberland:
- Warkworth
- Birling
- Brotherwick
- High Buston
- Low Buston
- Morwick
- Sturton Grange
- Walkmill
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