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The Fenwick Room

Delve into Northumberland's turbulent history.

A turbulent history

A child in a museum wearing an armoured helmet.

See the skull of Sir John Fenwick, who was killed at the Battle of Marston Moor on 2nd July 1644 and a display of helmets on loan from The Royal Armouries. 

Explore the interactive map of the Anglo Scottish borderlands to locate the Reiver family strongholds.