
Northumberland Archives is the archive service for Northumberland – England’s most northerly county. We collect records relating to the history of Northumberland, its communities and people. Our Archive holdings are split between two offices – Woodhorn and the Berwick-upon-Tweed Record Office. The latter holds records relating to the geographical area held by Berwick-upon-Tweed Borough Council which extends from Berwick, south to Ellingham and across to the Cheviots. Records relating to the remainder of the present County of Northumberland are held at Woodhorn.
Significant collections relating to regional crime and punishment organisation or to a particular individual Records of the Berwick Borough Police Constabulary 1840-1920: Under prefix BA/C/PO; coroners records: Under prefix COS; Northumberland Constabulary records: Under prefix NC; Berwick upon Tweed Quarter Sessions records under prefix BA/J/QS; Borough Archives for Berwick-upon-Tweed which had its own Quarter Session Court up to 1951. The town also had a prison. In addition, the archives include Petty Sessions records for the North Northumberland area.
Details of opening for public access and / or research services Northumberland Archives and Berwick-upon-Tweed Archives: Opening hours are Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10 to 12:30 and 1:30 to 4:00; search rooms at both sites; research service available. Users of our service must register prior to using The Study Centre. Northumberland Archives is a member of the Archives Card scheme.