Local History Drop In

Schedule

Thu, 05 Nov, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Thu, 07 Jan, 2027 at 01:00 pm

UTC+00:00
Location

Newcastle City Library | Newcastle upon Tyne, EN

Advertisement
A friendly Local History Drop-in and with a new theme each week every Thursday in November.
About this Event

A friendly Local History Drop-in and with a new theme each week

Browse old photographs, maps, posters, and other treasures from the library's archive collection. You can also look through local history books and uncover the people, places, and events that helped shape our city.

Whether you love history, are curious about the past, or have memories to share, everyone is welcome.

  • 5th Nov: Music in the City
  • 12th Nov: Buildings in the City
  • 19th Nov: Sport in the City
  • 26th Nov : Theatre in the City

No booking needed, just drop in!

Any questions? Please email us at: [email protected]

Advertisement

Where is it happening?

Newcastle City Library, 33 New Bridge Street West, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Tickets

GBP 0.00

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.
Newcastle Libraries
Host or PublisherNewcastle Libraries

Ask AI if this event suits you

Keep exploring

Discover more events in Newcastle Upon Tyne

More concerts, festivals, nightlife and things to do happening near you.

Thu, 05 Nov at 09:30 am NEW STORE - Denton Park Newcastle

Unit 13-14 Denton Park Shopping Centre, West Denton, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE5 2QZ

Thu, 05 Nov at 09:30 am SQUIDGY Side Up

SQUIDGY

FITNESS
Thu, 05 Nov at 10:45 am The Bible Course (Begins September 2026): An 8-week Introduction to The Bible

Newcastle Cathedral

WORKSHOPS
Thu, 05 Nov at 11:00 am Waxcap Wander

Havannah and Three Hills Nature Reserve

FITNESS WORKSHOPS
Thu, 05 Nov at 02:00 pm Graham Allan - Walking the 'River Tyne Trail'.

Kingston Park Avenue, NE3 2HB Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

TRIPS-ADVENTURES NONPROFIT
Thu, 05 Nov at 02:45 pm Coffee workshops with North Shore Coffee

Northumbria University, Sandyford Building

FITNESS WORKSHOPS
Thu, 05 Nov at 03:30 pm Theology &… Interfaith Relations – Afternoon talk by Andy Lie

Newcastle Cathedral

WORKSHOPS
Thu, 05 Nov at 04:00 pm BIG BLAZE - Nov 5th

Lintz Hall Farm

FOOD-DRINKS ART
Sun, 19 Oct at 08:00 am Discover Newcastle! Self Guided, Interactive Treasure Hunt & City Walk

Newcastle Castle

FITNESS TRIPS-ADVENTURES
Mon, 07 Sep at 10:00 am Autumn Term 2026 (North East England): On-site schools archives workshops

Discovery Museum

FITNESS WORKSHOPS
Fri, 09 Oct Cawnpore Audio Tour: Tyne & Wear Stories

High Level Bridge, River Tyne

FITNESS
Fri, 09 Oct Tyneside Treasures: A Journey Through Time and Trade

The Tyne Bridge

FITNESS
Thu, 05 Nov Local History Drop In

Newcastle City Library

FITNESS ART
Fri, 06 Nov at 06:00 pm Wines of the Papacy - Talk & Tasting

Friars Street, NE1 4XN Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

NONPROFIT WINE-TASTING
Sat, 07 Nov at 06:30 pm Professor Alice Roberts - From Cell to Civilisation at O2 City Hall

O2 City Hall

TRIPS-ADVENTURES CONTESTS
Tue, 10 Nov at 06:00 pm TWO SOULS OF AMERICA | Talk

The Lit & Phil

FITNESS NONPROFIT
Tue, 10 Nov at 07:00 pm A PEOPLE'S HISTORY OF MUSIC (during times of authoritarianism) - A visual and sonic presentation by Eric Isaacson (Mississippi Records)

The Lubber Fiend

ENTERTAINMENT MUSIC
Wed, 11 Nov at 08:00 pm Ronnie, Reggie & Me - with Fred Dinenage

Tyne Theatre & Opera House

Thu, 12 Nov at 01:00 pm Black British Ballet - Creative Writing Workshop

Newcastle City Library, Room 7, Level 6

FITNESS ART
Sat, 14 Nov at 10:30 am Urban Explorers: Ouseburn

Ouseburn Farm Charity Ltd

FITNESS ART

What's Happening Next in Newcastle Upon Tyne?

Discover Newcastle Upon Tyne Events