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Updated: Thursday 13th July, 2000
The Historic Hexham Trust was set up in 1996 to establish a museum and visitor centre that will educate the public in the historic heritage of the town.
The Trust includes representatives from
the Abbey (including the Rector)
Tynedale Council
Hexham Town Council (including the Mayor)The business community
Schools
Local civic, cultural and historical groups
The Trust has overseen the refurbishment of the Old Gaol and the Moothall, completed in 2005. Improved access has been provided for all. An improved and extended Border Museum has been opened, attracting many more visitors. Work is actively continuing towards realizing the Trust’s original purpose.
You can find out more about Historic Hexham by
Visiting the Abbey and its treasures. Donations are welcomed.
Visiting the Old Gaol and the Border History Museum. There is an admission charge
Exploring the town. Through the Tourist Information Office (01434 652220) you can obtain guide leaflets, books and booklets, and contact the Guild of Guides, who will show you round.
Contacting such useful people as:
Tynedale Museums Officer, The Moothall, Prospect House, Hexham, NE46 3NH (01434 652351); Email museum@tynedale.gov.uk
The Local History Librarian, Queens Hall, Beaumont Street, Hexham NE46 (01434 652488)
The Hexham Local history Society (which has regular meetings and publishes books on local subjects), Secretary, Fred Donnan,
43, Robson Drive, Hexham, NE46 2HZ.
Contacting the Historic Hexham Trust at
Abbey Parish Centre,
Beaumont Street,
Hexham, NE46 3NB