Historic Corbridge

A work in progress…

cropped-515a6600-2.jpgHome Page May 2024: Welcome to Historic Corbridge. A long term work in progress making available online the fascinating archives of local historian David Waugh. With glimpses of this lovely Northumberland village then…and now. Just starting out at present with much to be added. But do check back as the site unfolds over time. Click on ‘Contents’ in the menu above for the full site index.

Also see the free smartphone app featuring a fascinating Corbridge heritage trail through time. Just search for ‘TrailTale’ in the Apple iPhone store or Google Play store for Android phones.

Plus visit the newly opened Corbridge Heritage Centre where you will find many items from David’s archives. Enjoy displays from the Romans to the present day explaining the history of Corbridge. Plus Corbridge Vintage Postcards / Touch Screen / Photos / Old School Magazines / Books / Information Sheets / Local Walks Information and more. As one of the first visitors wrote: “The Corbridge Heritage Centre is an Aladdin’s Cave full of historical information.”

Market Place

May 1, 2017

The Market Place is the ancient centre of the village from where streets still radiate in their 13th and 14th century pattern. A 14th century map shows the Market Place extending north to present day Well Bank and Hill Street and the whole area backed up by buildings … More Market Place