About the Bettess Collection

The F. Bettess Collection (FBC) is a significant assembly of local history materials relating to Alnmouth and the wider Northumberland area. The collection is primarily held at Hindmarsh Hall in Alnmouth, with some items deposited at the Northumberland Archives at Woodhorn.

The collection comprises 464 catalogued items including books, photographs, manuscripts, maps, drawings, typescripts, and other documentary materials. These span a wide range of subjects relating to the history, geography, and community life of Alnmouth and its surroundings.

The Catalogue

The collection was originally catalogued in the FBC Ostler Database, compiled by a team of dedicated volunteers. Each item has been assigned a unique Bettess Collection (BC) number and described with details of its material type, dimensions, condition, and provenance.

This digital catalogue represents the records using internationally recognised archival metadata standards, making the collection discoverable and interoperable with other heritage collections.

Cataloguers

The original database was compiled by volunteers, identified in the records by their initials. We gratefully acknowledge their contribution in preserving and documenting this important local resource.

Hindmarsh Hall

Hindmarsh Hall is a community venue in Alnmouth, Northumberland, serving as the primary custodian of the Bettess Collection. The hall hosts a range of community events and activities and provides access to the archive for researchers and the public.