Upcoming events

The Society holds monthly local history talks on the third Thursday of each month at Bede Tower, Burdon Road, Sunderland SR2 7DX (with the exception of July and August).

The subjects and dates are included in our members’ newsletters and below.

Non-members are welcome.

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Illustrated talk

EARLY HISTORY OF USWORTH AIRFIELD/ WW1 TRENCH HUMOUR by Trevor Thorne

Talks are held in the Bethany Tower in the Bethany Centre, Bede Tower in Ryhope
Road (across the road to our Heritage Centre). Parking available and there is disabled access

Directions
This fascinating talk will cover the early history of Usworth Airfield and its part in WW1/The humour of the WW1 Trenches. The talk is fully illustrated ALL ARE WELCOME - Members £2 Non-members £3. Doors open 6.40.pm Talk 7:30pm Carriages 9:00pm DO COME ALONG AND SUPPORT THE SOCIETY. You will have a great evening

The talk commences at 7.30pm and carriages are at 9pm. Doors open 6.40pm and all are welcome. There is disabled access.