In 1822 John Clayton succeeded his father to become Town Clerk of Newcastle, a post he would hold until 1867. In his role as Town Clerk, Clayton was influential in the redevelopment of Newcastle city centre in a neoclassical style, working closely with builder Richard Grainger,  John Dobson and other architects.

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The Court House in Morpeth was built in 1822, and designed by John Dobson in the style of a medieval castle. It was originally part of a larger complex, incorporating the County Gaol for Northumberland. The detention wings other early 18th century prison buildings were later demolished.

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1822, (Jan. 1 .) - The town of Berwick upon Tweed was first lighted with gas, under the direction and superintendence of Mr. Joseph Glynn, of Newcastle.

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1822. This year, Bond street, in Newcastle, was formed.

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Derwent Bridge over the River Cocker was built in 1822, connecting Cockermouth and the hamlet of Goat.

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On the 3rd of January 1822, the central block and south-east wing of Seaton Delaval Hall was severely damaged fire. The fire was believed to have been caused by jackdaws nesting in the chimneys of south-east wing, close to the main house. This south-east wing was subsequently demolished, and parts of the central block left a roofless stone shell.

Feb. 2. - A most tempestuous wind accompanied with a heavy rain began to blow from the South-west, and continued with little intermission till the morning of the following day, when it abated. The rain caused a considerable flood in the rivers Tyne, Wear, and Tees. At Newcastle the fury of the wind drove the water forward with extraordinary violence, particularly against the bridge over which the spray was carried to a great distance. The low lands to the westward were all flooded....

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March 7. - A dreadful fire broke out in the earthenware manufactory of Mr. Wood, at Heworth Shore, near Gateshead, and in spite of the utmost exertions, the whole fabric, excepting Mr. Wood's dwelling house, was reduced to ashes. Several cottages surrounding the pottery were also burnt down, and great loss of furniture was sustained by the poor inmates.

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March 20. - Mark Lawson and William Currie, were executed in front of the Gaol Quay, at Morpeth, pursuant to their sentence, for robbing Henry Thompson, upon the highway between Morpeth and Newcastle, on the 7th of the preceding November. They addressed the spectators, admitting the justice of their sentence. Their bodies, after hanging the usual time, were cut down and delivered to their friends, who conveyed them to Alnwick, their native place, for interment.

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March. While Mr W. Carr was ploughing in a field in front of Stagshaw bank House, near Corbridge, he encountered a large flat square stone, which, on being removed, was found to cover the mouth of a cavern about four feet deep, three feet long, and two feet and a half wide, cut in the native rock. This rude tomb enclosed a small antique urn, composed of clay and sand, uncovered and coarsely ornamented; it contained a few ordinary sized teeth, in perfect preservation; the mouldering remains of a skull; a small heart-shaped amulet of grey slatey- stone, perforated for suspension; and a tongue - shaped piece of flint, probably an arrow head. There was no inscription on the stones; no coins were found, nor any means of ascertaining the date. A neighbouring farm house retains the name of "the Chantry;" whether in any way connected with these remains, does not appear.

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March 3. - A new chapel for the Primitive Methodists or Ranters, was opened for divine service, in Darlington, when upwards of 1000 persons attended, and a collection was made towards the expense of the building, the foundation of which was laid Oct. 16th, 1821, when a sermon was preached on the occasion.

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The chapel, by John Green, later used as offices, was demolished in 2011 following damage by heavy snow.

March 23. - The Northumberland, Durham, and Newcastle Infirmary for Diseases of the Eye was first opened, in Brunswick place, Northumberland street, Newcastle, but afterwards. removed to Bond street. The utility of this institution is evinced by the number of applications for relief, upwards of 2,000 having been admitted since its establishment. Consulting Physician - Dr. Headlam. Surgeons - Mr. T. M. Greenhow and Mr. John Fife. Matron - Mrs. Margaret Scott.

From: T Fordyce, J. Sykes. Local records; or, Historical register of remarkable events which have occurred in Northumberland and Durham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and Berwick-upon-Tweed..., published 1867

April 6. - George Wilson, the celebrated pedestrian, of Newcastle, then in his 56th year, commenced the performance which he had previously announced, viz.: to walk 90 miles in 24 successive hours, on the Town moor at that place. The spot selected was half a mile on the East side of the race ground. He started at 12 o'clock at noon, and concluded his laborious task 10 minutes before 12 o'clock on the following day, notwithstanding the night was stormy, and showers of sleet, rain, and hail, rendered the ground very slippery. At the conclusion of the feat, the pedestrian carried the box himself among the assembled crowd to receive the gifts of his friends. He was brought into Newcastle in a chaise and four, at the expense of one of his patrons, with colours flying, and the bells greeted his achievement with several merry peals.

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May 31. - In consequence of information to the excise officers in Newcastle, an illicit distillery was discovered in the waste of an old coal mine in a field near Fenham Hall, adjoining the Town Moor. The mine appeared to be one of the most ancient in that part of the country, and was surrounded by furze and underwood. At the bottom of the shaft, which was gained by a gradual descent of several yards, was a small aperture, which could only be entered by crawling; this led to a large apartment in the mine wherein were found two stills, with about 200 gallons of wash, and a complete distilling apparatus, valued in all at about £50. It appeared to have been abruptly abandoned for fear of detection. A long chimney, built with brick, conveyed the smoke into the old workings, whence the neighbouring pits had a draught. The coal of the mine supplied the fuel necessary for the work; water was also found upon the spot. As soon as the discovery was known, hundreds of persons visited the place, many of whom were induced to explore the "Smuggler's Hole," as it was now called, and some who ventured into it had to stay much longer than they calculated on.

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May 7. - The first stone of the New Jerusalem Temple, in Percy street, Newcastle, was laid in due order. The Rev. James Bradley, the minister, after giving a general statement of their doctrines, performed the usual ceremony; then standing upon the stone, offered up a prayer that the undertaking might be crowned with success. The names of the subscribers, and a record of the object of the building, hermetically sealed in a glass phial, were deposited in the foundation stone. Feb. 16th, 1823, it was opened for divine worship, when the Rev. S. Noble, of London, delivered three impressive discourses, illustrative of the doctrines of that church.

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May 16.-Mr. Kent exhibited his Marine Velocipede upon the river Tyne. Being Ascension day, and the weather very fine, he fired his musket, and performed a variety of evolutions with much ease and dexterity, to the great delight of a large concourse of spectators. June 3rd, Mr. Kent exhibited his apparatus at Sunderland, to at least 20,000 spectators.

From: T Fordyce, J. Sykes. Local records; or, Historical register of remarkable events which have occurred in Northumberland and Durham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and Berwick-upon-Tweed..., published 1867

1822, (May 24.) - The Northumberland Flax Mill at the Ouseburn, near Newcastle, belonging to Messrs. Clarke, Plummer, and Co. was discovered to be on fire, supposed to have arisen from a flake of soot flying out of the engine chimney into an open window in a garret, where flax and tow were deposited, which took fire and were instantly consumed. The manufactured goods in the rooms below were saved, but the flames were not got under until the reeling room and the machinery therein, with the floors of the garret and store room, were entirely burnt.

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May 25. - A bull was baited at Cullercoats Sands , near Tynemouth.

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May 28. - A bull was baited at Sunderland, when a poor man named Simon Thornton was thrown down by the crowd, and had his leg broken, of which he afterwards died. Several bull baitings had very recently taken place at Sunderland. When will this cruel torture cease? Is there no punishment for wanton cruelty? If so, where are the magistrates?

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May 29. - A fire broke out in the Sunderland brewery, belonging to Messrs. Fenwick and Co. which threatened destruction to the building and the neighbouring houses. However, by timely assistance it was got under, but with considerable damage to the interior of the building, and the property therein.

From: T Fordyce, J. Sykes. Local records; or, Historical register of remarkable events which have occurred in Northumberland and Durham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and Berwick-upon-Tweed..., published 1867

1822, ( May. ) -The Society of Arts presented the Gold Isis Medal to Mr. T. F. Ranson, of Newcastle, for an engraving of Wilkie's "Duncan Gray." The preceding year Mr. Ranson received from the same Society, the Gold Isis Medal, for a finished engraving of a portrait; and in the year 1814, this artist was rewarded by the same body with a silver medal, for an engraving of a portrait.

From: T Fordyce, J. Sykes. Local records; or, Historical register of remarkable events which have occurred in Northumberland and Durham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and Berwick-upon-Tweed..., published 1867

Thomas Fryer Ranson (1784–1828) was a Sunderland born artist who took his apprenticeship in Newcastle, and was later based in London.

The new Church of St. Mary's in Heworth, Gateshead, was first opened for service on the 5th of May 1822. At that time Heworth was part of the Parish of Jarrow. The earlier chapel of ease at Heworth, built in 1711, could only seat 67 people, and the building had become dilapidated and unsafe. The Revd. John Hodgson provided the driving force for building the new church, which could seat 687. Working with it's builder John Stokoek, Revd. Hodgson had a lot of input into it's design. The new church cost jut £2,026. 3s. 4d (about £255,000 in 2019 value).

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June 6. - Died at the Grove, near Durham, in his 64th year, Stephen George Kemble, esq. the celebrated comedian, and formerly manager of the theatres royal of Newcastle, Glasgow, and Edinburgh. Mr. K., who was a very corpulent man, had retired for some years from the exercise of the laborious profession of an actor. In many characters, he was confessedly unrivalled; and it is no small commendation, that he was considered by the late Mr. Sheridan to be the best declaimer he had ever heard, either on or off the stage. He was also possessed of considerable literary talents, having wrote various addresses, songs, etc. etc. which appeared from time to time in different journals. Mr. Kemble published, "Odes, Lyrical Ballads, and Poems," 1809, with a portrait. June 11th, Mr. Kemble's remains were interred in the Chapel of the Nine Altars, at the east end of Dur- ham Cathedral, on the north side of the shrine of St. Cuthbert.

From: T Fordyce, J. Sykes. Local records; or, Historical register of remarkable events which have occurred in Northumberland and Durham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and Berwick-upon-Tweed..., published 1867

July. The workmen employed in digging for the foundation of a new gaol at Morpeth, found, at the depth of 13 feet from the surface, an oak tree, measuring 38 feet in length, and 9 feet in circumference, and perfectly sound. The skeleton of a deer's head, with fine branching horns, was also found at the same place.

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1822, (July 25.) - Died in London, Mr. John Emery, the celebrated actor, aged 45. Mr. E. was a native of Sunderland, and was educated at Ecclesfield, in Yorkshire, where he doubtless acquired that knowledge of the dialect which obtained him so much celebrity. He may be said to have been born an actor, both his parents having followed that profession with some degree of provincial fame. In parts designedly written for him he had no competitor, and Tyke (School of Reform), and Giles (Miller's Maid), in parts of which his acting was truly terrific and appalling, will long be remembered. Besides his histrionic powers, he was an excellent musician, a poet, and a painter, his drawings of coast scenery particularly being much admired, and when offered for sale, fetching high prices.

From: T Fordyce, J. Sykes. Local records; or, Historical register of remarkable events which have occurred in Northumberland and Durham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and Berwick-upon-Tweed..., published 1867

July 25. - Robert Russell, of Newcastle, undertook to walk 101 miles in 24 successive hours, and completed this arduous task 4 minutes within the time. The spot chosen for this feat was the ground whereon George Wilson had exhibited. This was Russell's first pedestrian essay. He afterwards walked at Edinburgh, and various other places. Numerous were the pedestrians at this time, of which to give a detail would be quite uninteresting.

From: T Fordyce, J. Sykes. Local records; or, Historical register of remarkable events which have occurred in Northumberland and Durham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and Berwick-upon-Tweed..., published 1867

July. The owners of Hetton colliery having occasion to make a reservoir for water at the summit of Warden Law, a hill of considerable altitude in the county of Durham, at the depth of 10 feet the workmen discovered an oak tree, which measured 70 feet long, 3 feet diameter at one end, and 2 feet at the other. The branches extended 30 feet further, which made the whole length 100 feet. The workmen bored down 10 feet further, and found nothing but wood, but it was not dug out. A large quantity of nuts and nut bushes were found, the former were very perfect. About the same time, as some quarrymen were laying bare a quarry belonging to the same owners, they discovered a human skeleton about 3 feet below the surface, with an old fashioned button and two breeches knee buckles, which had probably been worn by the deceased.

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1822, (July 9.) - Died in All Saints' poor house, Newcastle, Benjamin Starkey, in his 65th year. This eccentric, well known by the name of Captain Starkey, was for some time an inmate of the Freeman's Hospital in the Manor Chare, but previous to his death, had been removed to the poor house. Mr. Starkey, who was uncommonly polite, had a peculiar smooth method of obtaining the loan of a halfpenny, and for which he was always ready to give his promissory note, which his creditors held as curiosities. His memoirs, written by himself, with a portrait and facsimile of his hand writing were published in Newcastle, in 1818.

From: T Fordyce, J. Sykes. Local records; or, Historical register of remarkable events which have occurred in Northumberland and Durham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and Berwick-upon-Tweed..., published 1867

July 11. An adjournment of the general quarter sessions of the peace for the county of Northumberland was held at Morpeth, for the purpose of laying the foundation stone of the new gaol, house of correction, and sessions house at Morpeth. About 12 o'clock his grace the Duke of Northumberland, lord lieutenant and custos rotulorum of the county, arrived at Mrs. Sunderland's, the Queen's Head Inn, when soon afterwards, the procession proceeded in due form to the site of the intended building. On arriving at the spot, the various coins of his Majesty George IV. were placed in a glass vase, as also three beautiful coronation medals of gold, silver, and bronze; and a brass plate with a suitable inscription, were deposited in a cavity cut in the stone made to receive them. A large and massy stone of one ton weight, was then raised, and being lowered to its pro- per place, was adjusted and laid by his grace in the usual form.

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Aug. 8. - A spermaceti whale (a native of the South Seas) came on shore on the Northumberland coast, near Creswell. Its length from the tail to the nose end was 63 feet. The oil ( 9 tuns and 158 gallons ) of this fish having become a matter of dispute between two great landholders, it was taken possession of in behalf of the crown, by a special direction from the Admiralty, Sept. 16, 1822.

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1822, (Aug. 30.) - His royal highness the duke of Sussex, visited the city of Durham, where a Masonic Provincial Grand Lodge was held to receive him. A splendid procession took place, during which his royal highness was loudly cheered. He afterwards dined with the Masons in their hall. On the following day his royal highness proceeded to Sunderland, by the river Wear, in company with Mr. Lambton, in that gentleman's barge. The ships in the harbour were decorated with flags, and the people loudly cheered him. On entering the carriage that awaited his arrival, the populace took the horses out, and drew him to the house of A. Fenwick, esq. where he partook of a cold collation. Previous to leaving Sunderland, his royal highness addressed the crowd, and thanked them for the kind reception with which they had honoured him.

From: T Fordyce, J. Sykes. Local records; or, Historical register of remarkable events which have occurred in Northumberland and Durham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and Berwick-upon-Tweed..., published 1867

Sept. 2, his royal highness the duke of Sussex honoured Newcastle with his presence, in order to lay the foundation stone of the new building for the Literary and Philosophical Society, in Westgate street. At noon, his royal highness, in Mr. Lambton's carriage, drawn by six horses, accompanied by Lady Louisa Lambton, Mr. Lambton, and Mr. Stephenson, reached Gateshead toll bar, his suite following in other carriages, when the populace took out the horses, and drew the royal visitor down Gateshead, amidst the cheering of the multitude assembled on the occasion, his royal highness returning their salutes with great affability. On the arrival of the cavalcade at Tyne Bridge, he was met by Alfred Hall, esq. sheriff of Newcastle, accompanied by a number of gentlemen, who welcomed the royal visitor on his entrance into that ancient and loyal town, to which he made a suitable reply. A salute of 21 guns was at this time fired from the Castle, whilst the bridge for some minutes exhibited one solid mass of carriages and people. W. Ridley, bart. and C. Ellison, esq. the members for the town (who had accompanied the sheriff to pay their respects to his royal highness), got up in front of the carriage to usher in the duke ; and Sir Matthew addressed the populace…

1822, (Sept. 10.) - Died at her house, in Union street, Newcastle, of a severe attack of Cholera Morbus, Mrs. Sarah Hodgson, in her 63rd year, printer and proprietor of the Newcastle Chronicle; by which event, society suffered the loss of an upright and useful member; the place of her residence, an enlighted and indefatigable manager of several of its charitable institutions, particularly of the Lying in Hospital; her family, an affectionate and judicious parent; and an extensive circle, a most warm-hearted and active friend. Sept. 15th, 1822, a funeral sermon on occasion of the lamented death of Mrs. H. was preached in Hanover square chapel, by the Rev. William Turner.

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From: T Fordyce, J. Sykes. Local records; or, Historical register of remarkable events which have occurred in Northumberland and Durham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and Berwick-upon-Tweed..., published 1867

Sept. 23. - The first annual exhibition of the Northumberland Institution for the Promotion of the Fine Arts took place in the rooms built for the purpose by Mr. T. M. Richardson, in Brunswick Place, Newcastle, and many capital pictures from artists of first rate talent were exposed to public view. This exhibition opened again, Aug. 27th, 1823, with an increased number of paintings; and it is announced that arrangements are now making for a third exhibition, to take place in Aug. or Sept. 1824.

From: T Fordyce, J. Sykes. Local records; or, Historical register of remarkable events which have occurred in Northumberland and Durham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and Berwick-upon-Tweed..., published 1867

Oct. 24. In addition to the inconvenience arising from the strike of the keelmen on the Tyne, a number of seamen proceeded from Shields up the river, in boats, and took the crews from some of the vessels which were loading at the spouts. The mayor of Newcastle, Robert Bell, esq. proceeded down the river, in his barge, with a party of the volunteers and police, and took 32 of the rioters into custody, and carried them down to the Low Lights, at Shields, where 30 were put on board the king's cutter. A mob assembled on the sands, and demanded the liberation of the prisoners, which was refused, and the riot act was read by a Northumberland magistrate, soon after which the crowd dispersed….

From: T Fordyce, J. Sykes. Local records; or, Historical register of remarkable events which have occurred in Northumberland and Durham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and Berwick-upon-Tweed..., published 1867

On the following day the prisoners were conveyed from the cutter in carts, under a strong military guard to the Castle of Newcastle, to which place a number of refractory seamen, etc. followed the prisoners. Previous to their arrival, all the avenues leading to the Castle were guarded by parties of the Northumberland and Newcastle Volunteer Cavalry, and Dismounted troop, to prevent the admission of the anticipated crowd, and a powerful phalanx was placed in front of the Castle gates. On the arrival of the party in the Castle Garth, the conduct of the mob was so outrageous, that the riot act was read by the right worshipful the mayor, and two of the ringleaders were taken into custody, one of whom was recognised as having been very active at Shields while the prisoners were conveyed from the cutter to the carts. A military guard remained all night at the Castle.

From: T Fordyce, J. Sykes. Local records; or, Historical register of remarkable events which have occurred in Northumberland and Durham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and Berwick-upon-Tweed..., published 1867

The chapel, by John Green, later used as offices, was demolished in 2011 after damage by heavy snow.

1822, (Oct. 29.) - Died suddenly at his house, Villiers street, Bishopwearmouth, aged 72 years, T. Collingwood, esq. M. D. member of the Medical Society, London ; Board of Agriculture, and several other learned institutions, many of which owe their origin to him. He was lineally descended from Sir David Collingwood, of Brandon, a branch of the ancient and renowned Collingwoods, of Northumberland. As an agriculturist and mathematician he ranked high; his communications with the Board on rural affairs were much esteemed ; indeed, in a literary point of view, his productions were varied and numerous. Medicine, poetry, agriculture, and even the drama, at times employed his pen.

From: T Fordyce, J. Sykes. Local records; or, Historical register of remarkable events which have occurred in Northumberland and Durham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and Berwick-upon-Tweed..., published 1867

Nov. 18. The Hetton Coal Company effected the first shipment of coals at their newly erected staith on the banks of the river Wear, at Sunderland. The waggon way, which extends over a space of 8 miles from the colliery to the river, and in its course crosses Warden Law (one of the highest hills in this part of the country), was crowded with spectators to witness the first operations of the powerful and ingenious machinery employed for conveying the coal waggons. Five of Mr. George Stephenson's patent travelling engines, two 60 horse power fixed reciprocating engines, and 5 self acting inclined planes (all under the direction of Mr. Robert Stephenson, the company's resident engineer), simultaneously performing their various and complicated offices with the precision and exactness of the most simple machinery, exhibited a spectacle at once interesting to science, and encouraging to commerce. After the business of the day, the owners of the colliery, with about 50 of their friends, dined at Miss Jowsey's, the Bridge inn, Bishopwearmouth.

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Dec. 25. The new Presbyterian Church, in Clavering place, Newcastle (the Rev. James Pringle, pastor), was opened for divine service. The Rev. J. Mitchell, D. D. of Andersten, Glasgow, and the Rev. J. McGilchrist, of Dunse, officiated on the occasion, Mr. Pringle being absent on a mission to Gibraltar.

From: T Fordyce, J. Sykes. Local records; or, Historical register of remarkable events which have occurred in Northumberland and Durham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and Berwick-upon-Tweed..., published 1867

The chapel, by John Green, was later used as offices. The building was demolished in 2011 following damage by heavy snow.

1822, (Dec. 10.) - The beginning of this month, the keelmen of the Tyne resumed their labours, after a suspension of about 10 weeks, under alleged grievances which the coal owners had determined to resist. At periods during the stick they were very refractory, but by the vigilance of the navy and military employed, together with the prompt assistance of the magistracy, their turbulence was suppressed. The Swan cutter was moored on the south side of the river, opposite to Newcastle Quay, and fired her morning and evening gun. This is supposed to be the only instance of a ship of war having been so far up the Tyne since the rebellion in 1745, when troops were landed at Newcastle from king's ships. In consequence of the restoration of order, the mayor conveyed the thanks of the civil authorities, on the above day, to the officers, seamen, and marines of his majesty's ships the Egeria, Nimrod, and Swan, previous to their departure from the port. The acknowledgments of the civil authorities, and of the gentlemen interested in the coal trade, were likewise conveyed to Lieut. Col. Holmes, 3rd Dragoon Guards, Lieut. Col. Brandling, of the Northumberland and Newcastle Volunteer Cavalry, and the Hon. Captain Liddell, of the Ravensworth Cavalry, for their services in support of the civil power, and the exemplary conduct of the troops under their command.

From: T Fordyce, J. Sykes. Local records; or, Historical register of remarkable events which have occurred in Northumberland and Durham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and Berwick-upon-Tweed..., published 1867

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