Berwick and war, in general [Medieval Gallery]
Berwick and war, in general [Medieval Gallery]

Being the town on the border of England and Scotland, Berwick was often the prize for winning a nearby battle.

The town is estimated to have changed hands 14 times over the course of the years, the last time it changed hands was in 1482 during the Anglo-Scottish Wars.

Do you know the myth of Berwick upon Tweed still being at war with Russia? Apparently due to an administration error when the Crimean War was ended, fascinating and weird, right?

There’s a comprehensive blog about the folklore and sources by

notesfromtheuk.com⁠

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Choose an imagined character from L S Lowry painting [Temporary Exhibition]

The Second World War in Berwick [Medieval Gallery]

Blackouts in the Second World War [Medieval Gallery]

Rationing in the war [Medieval Gallery]

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Choose an imagined character from L S Lowry painting [Temporary Exhibition]⁠

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The Second World War in Berwick [Medieval Gallery]⁠

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Blackouts in the Second World War [Medieval Gallery]⁠

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Rationing in the war [Medieval Gallery]⁠

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