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The Photo Centre Collection is a huge photographic collection which offers an unparalleled glimpse into life in Berwick-upon-Tweed and North Northumberland during the second half of the 20th century!

20/10/2026

Let minnow (get it?) if you recognise any of these young lads taking part in a fishing competition at Spittal in 1963.

We’d love to be able to add some names to our catalogue.

© Berwick Record Office - Photo Centre Collection

BRO 1944/1/3769/41

13/10/2026

BOOOOM!!

I was amazed to find this photograph having never heard of this rather dramatic incident.

In August 1967 windows were shattered and flames shot out of the ground when a gas main burst in Castlegate. Amazingly nobody was injured.

I think what I enjoy most about this photo is the distinct lack of health and safety with the passer by walking about a meter from the flaming gas!

© Berwick Record Office - Photo Centre Collection

BRO 1944/1/4856/19

06/10/2026

Strictly Come Dancing…

Awww! Here we see the pupils of Miss Hills dance class in October 1963.

Do you recognise anyone? Also, d you know where the photo was taken?Let us know!

© Berwick Record Office - Photo Centre Collection

BRO 1944/1/3895/31

21/09/2026

Berwick and the Bayeux Tapestry!

Did you know that parts of the Bayeux Tapestry were once on display right here in Berwick-upon-Tweed?

We’ve all heard in the news that the Bayeux Tapestry has returned to England for the first time in 1000 years but for much of the 1960s sections of the world famous tapestry were on display right in the centre of Berwick.

I can reveal that I’ve found have photographic evidence which shows that part of the tapestry was on display for all to see at the Rum Puncheon Restaurant in Golden Square (now Bedrocks nightclub).

If you look in the background of these photographs taken in 1963 at a Jus-Rol lady’s dinner you’ll see the familiar imagery of the tapestry. Can you believe someone cut it up and made it into curtains??!!

I must say, the conservators at the British Museum have made a fantastic job of stitching it all back together again for the current exhibition.

© Berwick Record Office - Photo Centre Collection

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18/09/2026

Lots of smiling faces!

Come along to the Town Hall this weekend to see yet more photographs from our collection.

We've got a selection of photos for you to leaf through, there's a bundle of Berwick Bulletins for you to browse and take a trip back to 1976, 86, 96 and 2006 with our Berwick Advertiser photo display.

There's also a slideshow of yet more photogrpahs running for most of the weekend plus some short talks and a film show. The old Gaol is open too!!

Its all FREE - Town Hall open Saturday (10-4) and Sunday (11-4)

Berwick upon Tweed Heritage Open Days

28/08/2026

Coffee anyone?

I’m sure many of you will remember Popinjays on Hide Hill, I certainly remember bring taken in there as a child by my Granny.

I must admit that until I saw this photograph from 1975, I’d never heard of ‘Captain Phillips’ Corner Coffee Shop’.

The building next door is of course now Foxtons but here we see it in its days as John Mill’s wallpaper shop.

Do you remember Captain Phillips’ place or Mills’? Do you know who Captain Phillips was?

BRO 1944/1/6472/20

© Berwick Record Office - Photo Centre Collection

29/07/2026

Chop Chop!

Who remembers Bousema’s Maison Rense?

Rense Bousema opened his salon on Bridge Street in June 1955 and it remained a staple of the street until the year 2000.

As his name suggests, Rense was not a local. He hailed from the Netherlands where, from the age of 14, he served with the underground resistance during the Second World War. He took part in sabotage operations against the occupying Germans. One of his brothers was killed in action and another was imprisoned in Bergen Belsen.

After the war Rense took to the high seas and often sailed into Berwick where in 1949 he met his future wife Hazel. The couple married in 1954.

I’m sure many of you remember the couple and the shop!

If you look carefully you can just see the Photo Centre though the shop window.

BRO 1944/1/1696/2,10&13

© Berwick Record Office - Photo Centre Collection

18/07/2026

Salmon Queen Exhibition 2026

It’s been a great day in the Guild Hall showing 100s of our Salmon Queen photos from over the years. Lots of people spotted themselves and their family and friends.

We even had a royal visit!

We’re open again tomorrow (Sunday) 11am-4pm. Free entry. There’s films, photos, children’s artwork, activities and tasty homemade refreshments!

17/07/2026

Do you have any photographs of previous Salmon Queens, Tweedmouth Feast or Salmon Queen celebrations? 🫵

Berwick Archives will be Berwick Town Hall for a free exhibition celebrating the 80th Crowning of the Salmon Queen and the rich history of this much-loved local tradition!

A free scanning service will be available on both days between 11am and 1pm, allowing you to have your photographs digitised while helping them preserve this important part of our local heritage.

The exhibition will take place on Saturday 18th July from 10am to 4pm and Sunday 19th July from 11am to 4pm at Berwick Town Hall.

Berwick-upon-Tweed Town Council

14/07/2026

This weekend is the annual crowning of the Salmon Queen!

As part of the celebrations we’re holding a free exhibition in the Town Hall.

We have films, photographs, children’s activities and schools’ artwork plus there’ll be refreshments available too.

We also need your help!

Do you have any photos of previous Salmon Queens or snaps you’ve taken of Tweedmouth Feast or the floats over there years?

We’ll be offering a scanning service both days between 11am-1pm so you can share your images and have them digitised for FREE!

OPEN: Saturday (10am-4pm) and Sunday (11am-4pm)

Image: Ethel Berry, the Salmon Queen for 1970, passing along Bridge Street.

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© Berwick Record Office - Photo Centre Collection

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Berwick Record Office
Berwick-Upon-Tweed
TD151DB

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https://www.photocentreberwick.co.uk/

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