Slaley Show 2012
Last updated at 11:26, Wednesday, 15 August 2012
The decision by organisers to press ahead with Slaley Show despite the wet summer paid off, as a bumper crowd visited one of the region's oldest annual shows on Saturday.
First published at 13:30, Tuesday, 14 August 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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