Newcastle Libraries and Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums are celebrating 150 years of the Blaydon Races song – the much loved Geordie anthem!
Blaydon Races Centenary celebrations, 1962
Balmbra’s Music Hall exhibition
Friday 8 June – Tuesday 31 July
This exhibition celebrates Balmbra’s Music Hall and features a range of memorabilia from the library’s heritage collection as well as loans from a member of the public who worked at the venue.
Talk with Chris Goulding
Saturday 9 June, 1pm – 2pm, City Library
Local actor Chris Goulding will talk about the history of the Blaydon Races song. Book your free place in advance by phoning 0191 2774100.
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Tyne Bridge publishing have also released a new book about George Ridley who composed the famous song. The book is called ‘Gannin’ to the Blaydon Races: The Life and Times of George Ridley’ and is priced at £7.99. Pick up a copy at City Library or visit the Tyne Bridge Publishing website.