Andy Millne

John Elliott and Hertford were in the minority of farmers as most of the land was farmed by servile peasants. An ancient offering to St Giles hospital in Durham of a thrave of corn out of every ploughed field for the relief of pilgrims. This was commuted to the sum of 9 shillings, payable within 15 days of the feast of St Michael.

King John stayed at Bedlington on January 9th and 10th, in connection with the expedition he launched against his rebellious barons in the North-country. The story, in brief, of the expedition, is that many of these barons had offended King John because of doing homage to the King of Scotland at Felton, near Alnwick. In an attempt to impede King John's progress, the barons carried out what we now know as the "scorched earth" policy, by setting fire to their villages and corn. In retaliation, King John destroyed with fire and sword, the towns and villages that lay in his way, including Morpeth, Mitford, Alnwick, and Wark. This was his last visit to Bedlington, for King John died in the following October, at Newark.

Bishop Cutheard bought the village and land of Bedlingtun with the money of St Cuthbert.

793-882 Possibly the first time the incorruptible remains of St Cuthbert were rested in "Bethligtune" as the bearers fled ravaging Norsemen.

Gallagher Park wins national award

Bedlingtonshire Development Trust and Leading link were awarded grant funding off HLF to roll out an ambitious range of heritage based initiatives.

Bedlingtonshire Development Trust team up with Leading Link to publicise the lack of sports facilities in Bedlington.

3 new statues unveiled in Gallagher Park

Bedlingtonshire Development Trust is formed

As part of National Archaeology Week, local volunteers cleared some of the vegetation from the quayside walls and other surviving structures.

Small scale archaeological excavations revealed that the foundations of some of the Ironwork's buildings still survive under the grass.

Dr John Brown MBE dies.

Last Miners Picnic in Bedlington

The miners strike finally ended.

The year long miners strike began.

In May, Bedlington's Mechanics Institute began a new life as Bedlington Community Centre. Opened by Councillor Jim Haig.

Bedlington's Ex-Servicemen's Club was destroyed by a gas blast. Windows from around the area were completely blown out.

The Doctor Pit site was finally cleared.

The new round-a-bout and Glebe Road alterations have been completed.

Known as the "Auld Pit".

Bedlington had its first nightspot when the Club Domino at Sleekburn opened its doors in March.

March saw the Doctor Pit cease production.