12 January 2023.  AFHS members should have received an email giving full details of our Spring Visit 2023, but please find below some information.

On 26th April we will meet at the National Museum of the Royal Navy, Hartlepool in the Sir William Grey Suite, overlooking HMS Trincomalee at 10.30 for tea and coffee.
We will have a talk on various notable Alderson’s from the Hartlepool area given by our Chair.
A local historian, photographer, musician will give an illustrated talk on Hartlepool’s history.
A buffet lunch will be served, followed by a short introduction to the history of HMS Trincomalee followed by a guided tour. You will then have the opportunity to enjoy the rest the museum has to offer.
That evening we will meet at our hotel, Hardwick Hall Manor Hotel, for a group dinner.
The following morning we will meet at Heugh Battery Museum for a guided tour, you will then be free to extend your stay there, visit the cafe for refreshments or walk the Headland Trail.
Details for booking the hotel are included in your email along with the booking form for what we hope will be a great event.