Lectures and events

The late-Roman fort at South Shields and its early-medieval afterlife: the results of a 40-year project

Presenter iconNick Hodgson
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Location iconLecture Room 2, Herschel Building, Newcastle University
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Clifftop Secrets: Marshall Meadows and the Late Iron Age\Romano-British Settlement Dynamics of the Tyne–Forth Region

Presenter iconMatt Hobson
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Location iconLecture Room 2, Herschel Building, Newcastle University
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The General Strike in the North East, 1926

Presenter iconJoe Redmayne
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Location iconLecture Room 2, Herschel Building, Newcastle University
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The Penshaw Monument - a Victorian monument in the style of an ancient Greek temple.

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If you have an interest in the history, archaeological and heritage of the North East of England then become a member of the Society of Antiquaries of Newcastle upon Tyne. Benefits include access to our meetings and publications, and opportunities to volunteer at museums, excavations, special events and research projects.

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Society news

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East Thirston Excavations

Our members have been invited to visit the excavations at East Thirston in Northumberland during May. 

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New book on Hadrian's Wall and its culture

Hadrian's Wall: New Insights on Frontier Culture, edited by our members Rob Collins and Matthew Symonds, was published in March 2026

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Reading Rocks - a new podcast series by Ian Jackson

Our March speaker, Ian Jackson, has a regular podcast series, Reading Rocks, about northern rocks and their connections with our landscape.

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Founded in 1813, we are the UK's oldest provincial antiquarian society. Our aim is to further the appreciation and understanding of the history and archaeology of North East England.

We are open to anyone with an interest in the region's past. Find out more about us and explore the benefits of becoming a member...

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