Hexham Spook Night
Last updated at 12:15, Wednesday, 31 October 2012
HORDES of ghastly ghouls descended on Hexham on Saturday, transforming the town into the stuff of nightmares.
Witches, vampires, skeletons and werewolves were seen piling off trains and out of jam-packed car parks to take part in the freaky family fun that is the annual Spook Night event.
First published at 09:12, Wednesday, 31 October 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.


