Society of Antiquaries of Newcastle upon Tyne
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The Society of Antiquaries of Newcastle upon Tyne, the oldest provincial antiquarian society in England, was founded in 1813.
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It has had a long interest in the archaeology of the north-east of England, particularly of Hadrian's Wall
, but also covering prehistoric and mediaeval periods, as well as industrial archaeology. It has also maintained a long-standing interest in the traditional music of the north-east, and particularly the Northumbrian smallpipes
. It maintains several important collections: its archaeological collection is held at the Great North Museum
, its bagpipe collection in Morpeth Chantry Bagpipe Museum
, and its collection of manuscripts at the Northumberland Record Office. Its journal is Archaeologica Aeliana, first published in 1822, and now published annually.
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It has had a long interest in the archaeology of the north-east of England, particularly of Hadrian's Wall
Hadrian's Wall
Hadrian's Wall was a defensive fortification in Roman Britain. Begun in AD 122, during the rule of emperor Hadrian, it was the first of two fortifications built across Great Britain, the second being the Antonine Wall, lesser known of the two because its physical remains are less evident today.The...
, but also covering prehistoric and mediaeval periods, as well as industrial archaeology. It has also maintained a long-standing interest in the traditional music of the north-east, and particularly the Northumbrian smallpipes
Northumbrian smallpipes
The Northumbrian smallpipes are bellows-blown bagpipes from the North East of England.In a survey of the bagpipes in the Pitt Rivers Museum, Oxford University, the organologist Anthony Baines wrote: It is perhaps the most civilized of the bagpipes, making no attempt to go farther than the...
. It maintains several important collections: its archaeological collection is held at the Great North Museum
Great North Museum
The Great North Museum is a visitor attraction in Newcastle upon Tyne in North East England. It features two venues: the Great North Museum: Hancock and the Hatton Gallery...
, its bagpipe collection in Morpeth Chantry Bagpipe Museum
Morpeth Chantry Bagpipe Museum
The Morpeth Chantry Bagpipe Museum is located in Morpeth Chantry, Morpeth, Northumberland, England.The museum, founded in 1987, contains a large collection of historic bagpipes, especially, but not exclusively, historic Northumbrian smallpipes and Border pipes, mainly based on the collection of...
, and its collection of manuscripts at the Northumberland Record Office. Its journal is Archaeologica Aeliana, first published in 1822, and now published annually.