Easter Weekend
Last updated at 10:07, Wednesday, 11 April 2012
View our gallery from Easter Weekend which include events in Ovington, Whitley Chapel, Bellingham and Haydon Bridge
First published at 09:57, Wednesday, 11 April 2012
Published by http://www.hexhamcourant.co.uk
This week in... 1885
Saturday, June 20th, 1885Over 2,000 people attended the Temperance Gala held at Greencroft Park, Haltwhistle.
Led by the Bardon Mill Brass Band, 12 temperance societies paraded through the town, prior to an open air meeting in the park.
During the event the Rev. J.M. Russel condemned the House of Commons for rejecting a proposal to increase taxes on spirits and beer.
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