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createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "54.990407","-1.53438","St Luke's Church","Church contains a recently reordered Irish stained glass window in memory of World War I. One of the finest examples in Europe designed by Wilhelmina Geddes of Dublin. Volunteers will be on hand to answer questions and highlight notable features of the church and its history.","","","","","1000-1600","0800-1200","Yes");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "54.967582","-1.613161","Central Square South","A stunning - contemporary office complex incorporating major artwork. One of the finest enclosed spaces in Newcastle. The focus for redevelopment of Newcastle's 'Stephenson Quarter'. Sister building of 'Central Square'. Visitors have access to the ground floor Atrium.","","","0900-1600","0900-1600","0900-1600","0900-1600","Yes");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "55.004575","-1.437558","North East Maritime Trust","Old fisherman's workshops - restoration of wooden historic vessels. Maritime heritage items on display. Riverside location. Guided tour.","","","","0900-1600","0900-1600","0900-1600","Yes");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "54.898035","-1.57456","St Joseph's Church","This beautiful church was built in 1843 in the early English/Gothic style - designed by the famous north eastern architect John Dobson. This church will be specially opened for HODS with volunteers available to show people around.","http://www.stjosephs-birtley.co.uk","","0900-1800","0900-1800","0900-1800","0900-1700","Yes");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "54.905802","-1.388845","Sunderland Minster","The Minster Church of St Michael and All Angels and St Benedict Biscop. Dates back to c.940AD. Formerly serving the ancient parish of Bishopwearmouth. Since 2007 - an extra-parochial place of worship serving the whole City. Medieval doorway. Architecture by Dobson and Caroe. Stained glass by Morris - Grant and Denny. Interesting medieval fragments - memorial tablets.","","","0900-1500","0900-1500","1000-1400","1000-1400","Yes");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "55.408261","-1.718845","62 Chapel Lands","1950s house with eco renovations. Solar thermal panels wood fuelled heating system and extensive insulation.","http://www.northumberland.gov.uk","http://www.tansitionalnwick.blogspot.com","","","","1000-1500","No");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "54.975024","-1.594638","Stepney Bank Stables","This site is a recognised Heritage site and is the oldest working stable-yard in Newcastle.","","","","","1000-1500","1000-1500","Yes");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "55.234175","-2.099322","Elsdon Village Hall Renewable Energy Day","Elsdon Village Hall has just been refurbished and aims to be as sustainable as possible. We have a ground source heat pump and sheeps wool insulation. The open day will include information on how to improve any property and other renewable technology and tips for a low carbon lifestyle.","","","","","1000-1600 (closed for judging 1100-1300)","1000-1600","Yes");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "55.769521","-2.004671","The Ice House","A very large fine example of Berwick's 18th century ice houses. Constructed to store ice for the salmon fishing industry which it did until recently. It is a magnificent chambered building built into the hillside. It was used as an air raid shelter during WWII.","http://www.berwickupontweedcivicsociety.btik.com","","","","1000-1600","1000-1600","No");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "55.68344","-1.935589","Haggerston Castle","Spend some time in the partially restored Italian Gardens and ground at Haggerston Castle. Today it is a large holiday caravan park but there are still reminders to be seen from its heyday as a fine 19th century stately home such as the stable block and ice house. Guides will explain the history of these fine estates which were once owned by C J Leyland and birthplace of the now notorious Leyland Cypress tree.","","","","","1000-1600","1000-1600","Yes");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "54.960123","-1.757383","Stephen's Hall Farm","An unusual Grade II* listed building - on a wall above the fireplace are the remains of a wall painting a lion in red and yellow ochre above what appears to be the remains of a unicorn. One room only on show.","Access to island by causeway which closes twice a day with the high tide. Contact Castle for advice and information.","","1000-1600","1000-1600","1000-1600","1000-1600","No");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "55.170455","-1.693053","Church of St James the Great Morpeth","A fine Victorian neo-Norman church founded in 1844 by the Hon and Revd. Francis Grey and consecrated by the Bishop of Durham in October 1846. The Church was designed by Benjamin Ferrey former apprentice to Augustus Pugin (architect of the Palace of Westminster) and is based on the style of the Cathedral of Montreale in Sicily. The building has many notable features - most impressive of which are the apse paintings - by Clayton and Bell and the fine Minton tiled floor in the Chancel. On Saturday there will be live music - taking advantage of the fantastic acoustic offered by the church. The church is also taking part in the annual Steeplechase on Saturday. The Steeplechase encourages visitors to visit as many churches as possible - safely - in the day. It is organised by the County Churches Trusts - which raises money for the restoration and maintenence of historic churches and chapels. Other churches in Morpeth participating in the Steeplechase are St Mary's and St Aidan's.","http://www.gmdt.net","","1000-1600","1000-1600","1030-1630","1000-1600","Yes");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "55.167276","-1.688373","Voices Of The Flood Exhibition","The Voices of the Flood project is an oral - written and visual record of the event in September 2008 and its aftermath. Personal stories and accounts will be told by victims - volunteers and members of various agencies. Over HODs an exhibition will highlight some of the aspects of this community project. Attendees will be able to walk through a timeline of the event and its aftermath - illustrated by large scale photographs - maps - power point presentations and videos. They will also be able to hear sound bites of stories recorded from participants - and can become involved in the project by contributing their own recollections. The exhibition is the inaugural event featuring the “Voices” project.","http://www.gmdt.net","","1000-1600","1000-1600","1000-1600","1000-1600","Yes");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "54.9453","-1.682518","The Hermitage Garden","Restoration of locally-listed garden - with children and education as its main theme. Work undertaken with volunteers from local community using Lottery funding.","","http://www.whickhamhermitagegarden.co.uk","1000-1600","1000-1600","1000-1600","1000-1600","No");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "55.000599","-1.606012","Jesmond Dene Real Tennis Club","Grade II listed building. Victorian Real Tennis court built in what was then the garden of Jesmond Dene House in 1894. One of about 25 Real Tennis courts in the UK. In daily use by members of Jesmond Dene Real Tennis Club. Real Tennis is the original racket sport!","","","1000-1600","1000-1600","1000-1600","1000-1600","Yes");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "54.947654","-1.601558","Little Theatre","Small privately owned theatre run by amateur 'Progressive Players' now Gateshead's only live theatre. See the huge wardrobe collection - a real Aladdin's cave!.","","","","","1000-1600","1000-1600","Yes");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "54.767743","-1.521615","Sherburn Hospital Gardens and Chapel","A chance to see this attractive ensemble of Grade II* and II listed stone buildings set around a grass court in fine gardens. Originally a medieval leper house.","","","1000-1600","1000-1600","1000-1600","1000-1600","No");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "55.045827","-1.500492","St Alban's Church - Earsdon","St Alban's Church is a landmark in the area and is situated in a 'Britain in bloom' award-winning village of Earsdon. Two of the stained glass windows are of rare Tudor glass originally installed in Hampton Court in the time of Henry VIII. The Hartley Pit Memorial obelisk is situated in the grounds of the church.","http://www.stalbansearsdon.org.uk/","http://www.achurchnearyou.com/stalbansearsdon","","","1000-1200 & 1400-1600","1000-1600","Yes");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "55.011451","-1.448102","Christ Church","Christ Church was consecrated to the service of God by the Bishop of Durham John Cosin on Sunday 5th July 1668. The first church which was a functional preaching house has been greatly altered and extended to achieve the church which stands today. Volunteers will be on hand to answer questions and highlight notable features of the church and its history.","","","","","1000-1600","1000-1600","Yes");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "55.047622","-1.447492","Spanish City Dome Centenary Exhibition","An exhibition charting the history of the iconic Spanish City Dome over the last hundred years. Visitors will also have a unique opportunity to view the interior of the Dome.","","","1000-1600","1000-1600","1000-1600","1000-1600","No");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "55.035819","-1.432021","Cullercoats Watch House","This Grade II listed 1879 watch house was built for a Cullercoats volunteer life brigade and features in a number of famous paintings of Cullercoats - notably by leading American artist Winslow Homer. Refreshments available.","","","","","1000-1600","1000-1600","Yes");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "55.004007","-1.418481","South Shields Volunteer Life Brigade Watch House","The historic Watch House is the headquarters of the South Shields Volunteer Life Brigade - a coastal rescue unit - which was formed in 1866. The building houses a collection of records - paintings - photographs - equipment and artefacts relating to the many shipwrecks and rescues which the Brigade have attended over the years. The Brigade is still fully operational today in its coastal search and rescue role.","","","","","","1000-1600","No");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "54.907952","-1.367669","The Donnison School","This is a rare late Georgian charity school and school mistress's house - which was recently restored. Visitors can enjoy a glimpse of a Victorian classroom with many unique local features. Surrounding the site is a small walled garden and herb/ vegetable patch. This is an architectural gem not to be missed!","http://www.lhne.co.uk","","1000-1600 - Talk 1330","1000-1400","1000-1600 - Talk 1330","1000-1600","Yes");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "55.071694","-1.449581","St Mary's Lighthouse and Visitor Centre","Situated on a part time tidal island - St Mary's Lighthouse and Visitor Centre offers the opportunity to climb its 137 steps for spectacular views of the North East Coast and a chance to learn about the history of the island - the operation of the lighthouse and the numerous local shipwrecks. On Saturday there will be a warden led tour round St Mary's Island and the neighbouring headland highlighting the details and history of the numerous shipwrecks in the area. On Sunday there will be a warden guided tour of St Mary's Lighthouse detailing the history and operation of the lighthouse and the lives of lighthouse keepers.","","","1000-1330","1000-1400","1000-1500 - Shipwreck Walk 1300-1430","1000-1600 - Lighthouse Tour 1300-1430","Yes");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "54.977308","-1.614872","Bruce Building - Newcastle University","Former Newcastle Breweries Office - 1896-1950. A bold neo-baroque building with a stunning interior ornate faience tiles - decorative plaster ceilings carved mahogany panels and fireplaces - stained glass and a wonderful marble staircase. A hidden gem now owned by Newcastle University.","","","","","1000-1600 - Tours every half hour","1000-1600 - Tours every half hour","Yes");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "54.967292","-1.607924","Swing Bridge Motor Museum","Grade I listed Swing Bridge - built 1875-76 by W G Armstrong. See the motor control rooms - pump room and engine room.","","","1000-1600 - Tours every hour - last one 1500","1000-1600 - Tours every hour - last one 1500","1000-1600 - Tours every hour - last one 1500","1000-1600 - Tours every hour - last one 1500","No");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "54.982034","-1.472063","Bede’s World Farmers’ & Craft Market","This weekend visit our farmers' and craft market featuring a fantastic range of local crafts and produce.","http://www.bedesworld.co.uk","","","","1000-1630","1000-1630","Yes");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "55.77329","-2.011185","Castle Vale House Exhibition","Castle Vale House is a mid-19th century house set upon Gillies Braes in the shadow of Berwick Castle. The house is being renovated but come and enjoy the magnificent views of the river and the Royal Border Bridge and an exhibition about Berwick Castle Castle Vale Park milling and the Royal Border Bridge.","","","1000-1700","1000-1700","1000-1700","1000-1700","Yes");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "54.965211","-1.730529","Path Head Water Mill","c.1730 restored water mill visitor attraction with working mill and picnic area.","","","","","1000-1700","1000-1700","Yes");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "55.416051","-1.709371","Bailiffgate Museum","The Bailiffgate Museum in Alnwick shows the exciting history of North Northumberland. Chock full of interactive exhibits fantastic artefacts and much more the museum will be free to enter for Heritage Open Days.","http://www.bailiffgatemuseum.co.uk","","","","1000-1700","1000-1700","Yes");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "54.98748","-1.53399","Segedunum Roman Fort - Baths and Museum","Free admission to the museum and site. On Saturday a guided tour of the fort and section of Hadrian's Wall - lasting approx 1 hour will be available. There will also be 'Romans Revealed' - a chance to find out more about some of the fascinating objects on display in the museum - with the opportunity to handle some Roman artefacts.","","","1000-1700","1000-1700 - Romans Revealed 1130-1215 & 1400-1445","1000-1700 - Tour 1430","1000-1700","Yes");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "55.166098","-2.326269","Tarset Castle","Guided walk around the impressive earthworks and fragmentary remains of a 13th century fortified house currently at risk from extensive land-slipping and river erosion. This is a short walk over rough ground and is not normally open to the public. Small exhibition of aspects of the site's history and results of recent surveys to assess potential remedial works at Tarset Village Hall the meeting point for the event.","http://www.tarset.co.uk/community/tag.cfm","","","","","1000-1700 Tours 1000 & 1130 & 1400 & 1530","Yes");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "54.969301","-1.597395","BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art","Delve into the twists and turns of the history of Baltic Flour Mills. Travel back in time to hear about the transformation from flour mill to art gallery and discover tales about the great fire of Newcastle and Gateshead in 1854 and how the urban legend of the Baltic ghost came about.","","http://www.balticmill.com","1000-1800 - Tour 1100","1000-1800 - Tour 1100","1000-1800 - Tour 1100","1000-1800 - Tour 1100","Yes");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "54.540953","1.91411","The Bowes Museum","Visit the newly-created Reference Library and Archives Reading Room at the top of the Museum's central dome to enjoy a display of documents and books from the collections and the fantastic views in all directions.","http://www.thebowesmuseum.org.uk","","","","","1030-1230 & 1400-1600","Yes");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "54.627072","-1.640209","Soho Engine Shed","Locomotion: The National Railway Museum at Shildon displays over 70 vehicles from the national collection and explores the exciting history of Shildon and the railways. The opening of Soho Shed provides a rare opportunity to view one of Shildon’s oldest industrial buildings and the vehicles inside. It was originally an iron merchant's store but later became railway engineer Timothy Hackworth's railway workshop. The Soho Engine Shed now contains: four chaldron wagons - Braddyll plug wheel - Shildon Works bell - S & DR Locomotive water tender.","http://www.locomotion.uk.com","","1030-1600","1030-1600","1030-1600","1030-1600","Yes");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "55.126686","-1.500235","RNLI Blyth Lifeboat Station","Come and see inside the lifeboat station!","http://blythlifeboat.co.uk","","1100-1500","1100-1500","1100-1500","1100-1500","Yes");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "55.601658","-1.823878","Belford Hall","Belford Hall is a Grade I listed Georgian manor house by James Paine extended by John Dobson. The Palladian building is now private apartments. Communal areas wine cellar servants' tunnel and gardens are open.","http://www.belfordvillage.co.uk","","","1100-1600 (Pre booked parties only)","1100-1600","1100-1600","No");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "54.772891","-1.576792","Old Fulling Mill Museum of Archaeology","There has been a mill on this site - on the banks of the River Wear below Durham Cathedral - since the 1400s - and perhaps even earlier. Today's building dates from 18th Century and was used as a fulling mill - part of the cloth making process. The museum was founded in 1833 - a year after the University of Durham - and it was the second university museum opened to the public. This year for Heritage Open Days we are offering free entry to the Museum - including the new exhibition - 'An archaeology of ‘race’: exploring the northern frontier in Roman Britain' exploring the fascinating ideas of race - citizenship and identity along Hadrian's Wall when it formed the northern frontier of the Roman Empire. On Saturday there will also be a live music performance of Tudor pipe music by a living history specialist.","http://www.durham.ac.uk/archaeology.museum","","","","1100-1600","1100-1600","Yes");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "54.908555","-1.369746","Sunderland Maritime Heritage","Sunderland Maritime Heritage holds a wealth of memorabilia about the history of Sunderland ship and boat building. A 25ft replica of HMS Venerable - the ship that Sunderland maritime hero Jack Crawford sailed on in 1798 at the battle of Camperdown - is currently being built at the workshops.","","","","1100-1600","1100-1600","1100-1600","Yes");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "55.016662","-1.497526","Stephenson Railway Museum","Behind the scenes tour on Saturday (limited places - booking essential). On Sunday free rides on the passenger train to Percy Main and back will be available.","","","","","1100-1600 - Tour 1100","1100-1600 - Train Ride 1125 & 1425","Yes");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "54.920405","-1.362849","Sunderland VLB Watch House Museum","Working headquarters of Search and Rescue and Coast Watch services. History of coastal search - cliff rescue and breeches buoy rescue from 1877 on display. Displays on history of Brigade - many maritime artefacts. Video display of rescues.","","","1100-1630","1100-1630","1100-1630","1100-1630","No");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "55.766736","-2.001291","The Main Guard","The headquarters of the Berwick-upon-Tweed Civic Society. It is the only surviving guard house of the four which used to be at the main gates to the town. It was moved twice in the 18th century. In 1815 it was dismantled and rebuilt in Palace Green. It contains a small room called the 'Black Hole' which was used to hold prisoners.","http://www.berwickupontweedcivicsociety.btik.com","","","","1000-1600","1100-1700","No");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "55.030531","-1.431227","St George's Church","Spectacular Grade I listed Victorian church by renowned architect - John Loughborough Pearson (architect of Truro Cathedral). Stone vaulted ceiling - stained glass windows by Kempe and Evetts. T.C. Lewis organ. 125th year of Consecration in 2009.","","","1030-1700","1030-1700","1030-1700","1100-1700","Yes");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "55.050857","-1.742482","St Mary's Church Ponteland","14th century church with some older work. Fascinating monuments including one to William Weallens - one of Stephenson's engineers. Also a display about the history Darras Hall - the 1920s garden city which is now one of the most exclusive estates in the NE.","http://www.pontelandstmary.org.uk","","0900-1700","0900-1700","0900-1700","1100-1800","No");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "55.034663","-1.432493","Dove Marine Laboratory","The Dove Marine Laboratory has been a centre of excellence in research - education and outreach related to the marine environment for over 100 years. It is part of Newcastle University's School of Marine Science and Technology. Scientists will be on hand to answer your questions about their research.","http://www.ncl.ac.uk/marine","","","","","1130-1530","No");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "54.978137","-1.613161","St Thomas the Martyr's Church","Grade II* listed building - designed by John Dobson. There will be volunteers on hand to answer any questions as part of the HODs event.","","","1000-1600","1000-1600","1000-1600","1130-1600","No");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "54.947925","-1.598189","The Lindum Club","Originally built as one of Low Fell's most impressive family homes - Lindum House is now a private members club. The building features some fine Victorian stained glass windows - notably one depicting a scene from The Merchant of Venice. A number of original features are still in place including floor tiles in the entrance lobby and the ceiling in what is now the TV lounge. Visitors can either look round the building at their leisure or book in advance for a guided tour.","","","1200-1500 & 1900-2300","1200-1500 & 1900-2300","1300-1600 & 1900-2300","1200-1400 & 1900-2030","No");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "54.97784","-1.612916","St Willibrord with All Saints' Church","There has been a church on this site since medieval times and it holds a lot of history. The Bishop will be on hand to talk about the history of the church.","","","","1000-1200 & 1330-1600","","1200-1500","Yes");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "54.913159","-1.375069","St Peter's Church","Visit the Anglo-Saxon church which is one of the first stone built churches (674AD). The tower and west wall are original Saxon features and the church also has on display fragments of the oldest stained glass in the country. Created by Benedict Biscop - St Peter's is part of the twin Anglo-Saxon monastery of Wearmouth-Jarrow. Volunteers will be on hand to answer questions and highlight notable features of the church and its history.","","","1000-1500","1000-1500","1000-1500","1200-1500","Yes");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "54.94652","-1.674986","St Mary the Virgin's Church","A Grade I listed Norman church re-built in 1862. Stained glass by William Morris and many others including contemporary artist Cate Watkinson. The churchyard has memorials to William Shield and Harry Clasper. Interesting and beautiful church - all welcome.","","","","","1200-1600","1200-1600","Yes");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "54.970917","-1.660953","St James's Church - Benwell","St James’s Church is a historic Grade II listed building - with many special features. Originally designed by John Dobson - it is an interesting example of his early use of the Neo-Norman style and still retains the original wooden ceiling. The church also contains examples of work by eminent craftsmen and artists such as Ralph Hedley - William Wailes and Eric Gill. Opened in 1833 - St James’s is the oldest church in Newcastle outside the city centre. The churchyard contains the graves of many notable Tyneside figures - such as Richard Grainger - John Buddle and William Cookson. Photographic displays - self-guided tours of church and graveyard - searchable data-base and plan of graveyard - and “Noah’s Ark” craft exhibition. On Friday there will be two talks - in the morning “Methodism in West Newcastle and the role of the Stephensons” and in the afternoon “The local heritage of John Dobson'.","","","","1030-1600 - Talks 1100 & 1400","1030-1630 - Church Guided Tours 1130 & 1400 - Graveyard Guided Tours throughout the day","1200-1600","Yes");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "54.969999","-1.611633","Cathedral Church of St Nicholas","The Cathedral Tower will be open and access possible to the ringing chamber. Also various historic books will be on display. These are not normally on show. Access to the tower will be via guided parties. Guided tours will be available during the weekend.","","","","1000-1730","1000-1700","1200-1600","Yes");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "54.928381","-1.389813","Fulwell Windmill","The only working windmill in the North of England (1808). Costumed interpreters will give guided tours through 5 floors (virtual tour available on ground floor). Original deeds and documents from the 18th century available to view. Craft session on both days.","","","","","1200-1600","1200-1600","Yes");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "54.695765","-1.178784","St Hilda's Church","12th century church on site of 7th century monastery where St Hilda was abbess. Impressive early English architecture. Guide leaflets and audio tour. Interactive historical displays.","http://www.hartlepool-sthilda.org.uk","","","","1000-1800","1200-1600","Yes");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "54.634608","1.643176","St Cuthbert’s Church","Grade I listed Anglican Church with Norman foundations - 14th century belfry and font - 15th century misericords - 19th century restoration with notable stained glass - mosaic reredos - and a warm welcome. There will be items of interest on display.","","","1100-1300","1100-1300","1000-1600","1200-1600","No");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "54.908555","-1.369746","Hearts of Oak and Walk","Built as a Merchant's house in 1710 - now a public house. Trafalgar room where afternoon tea will be served. Exhibition of old photographs of Sunderland. Historic walk of area surrounding the parish church and Hearts of Oak.","","","","","","1200-1600 - Tour 1400","Yes");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "54.948662","-1.368136","Whitburn Parish Church","An ancient and beautiful parish church of about the 11th century. Unusually it is not dedicated - though there is some evidence that it was once dedicated to St Andrew. Recent modern stained glass window by Thomas Denny.","http://www.whitburnparishchurch.co.uk","","","1000-1600","1000-1600","1200-1700","Yes");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "54.763512","-1.58186","Oriental Museum","Opened in 1960 - what was at that time the Gulbenkian Museum of Art and Archaeology was designed by Middlesborough architects Philip R Middleton and Partner to house the teaching collections of School of Oriental Studies at Durham University. The Oriental Museum as it is now called is still the only museum in the north of Britain devoted entirely to the art and archaeology of the Orient. Although it is still part of the university the museum is now much more than a resource for university teaching. We are now open to the public seven days a week with events and activities for every age range and level of interest. The Chinese and Egyptian collections are of particular significance and have 'Designated Status' as being of national and international importance. The Museum is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and for Heritage Open Days will host a series of free talks on key objects from the museum's collections.","http://www.durham.ac.uk/oriental.museum","","","","1200-1700 - Talks on key objects 1300 & 1400 & 1500 & 1600","1200-1700 - Talks on key objects 1300 & 1400 & 1500 & 1600","Yes");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "54.96882","-1.610441","Castle Keep","The Castle Keep is one of the finest Norman stone castle keeps or donjons surviving in Britain today. It is a scheduled ancient monument and Grade I listed building and is the City's principal heritage attraction. The Castle Keep sits upon ground previously occupied by the Roman fort Pons Aelius - an Anglo-Saxon cemetery and a Norman motte and bailey castle from which the City takes its name. Quite apart from its rich history the Castle Keep also boasts an outstanding view of the river from its rooftop. The York City Levy and The Time Bandits will be performing a 'show and tell' 1000-1600 Saturday - 1200-1600 Sunday.","","","","","1000-1700 (last admission 1615)","1200-1700 (last admission 1615)","No");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "54.976685","-1.763123","Holy Cross Church - Flower Festival","Located in an idyllic churchyard overlooking the River Tyne this Early English parish church was founded in 1220. 14th century effigy fine late Victorian furnishings and windows can be seen and this year we are having a FLOWER FESTIVAL during HODs.","","","1030-1630","1030-1930","1030-1800","1200-1800","Yes");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "54.971277","-1.629447","St Matthew's Church","A glorious example of the Victorian Gothic Revival. Designed by Johnson - it is the crowning glory of the architects work - containing his family's memorial to him - and some fine Kempe windows.","","","","","0900-1800","1200-1800","No");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "55.069178","-1.817808","Holy Saviour Church Milbourne","Victorian church surrounded by fields.","http://www.pontelandstmary.org.uk","","","","","1215-1600","No");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "54.962199","-1.600388","St Edmund's Chapel","This Grade I listed Anglican Church is substantially the oldest building in Gateshead. Early 13th century with elaborately designed gable to the High Street. This church will be specially opened for HODS with volunteers available to show people around.","","","","1000-1600","1000-1600","1300-1600","Yes");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "54.942795","-1.455989","St Nicholas's Church - West Boldon","St Nicholas's Church - founded in 1220 with strong evidence of Saxon origins. 19th century and modern stained glass windows. Various memorial tablets - one giving serving Rectors back to 13th century. Unique stone spire and tower. Fine example of recently restored wall-mounted sundial above main entrance - dating from 1792.","","","1000-1600","1000-1600","1000-1600","1300-1600","Yes");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "55.0041","-1.431329","Arbeia Roman Fort - Quinta Roman Re-enactment","Come and find out what life at Arbeia Roman Fort was like back in the Roman period with Quinta.","http://www.twmuseums.org.uk","","","","","1300-1600","Yes");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "54.778756","-1.555677","Vane Tempest Hall","This is the only remaining militia headquarters - Grade II listed - in County Durham. Built in 1863 as the 2nd Durham Militia Stores - it is an impressive sandstone building in mock castle style.","","","","","0900-1200 - Tour 1000","1300-1600 - Tour 1400","No");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "55.018336","-1.42314","Tynemouth Priory Theatre","Members of the theatre on hand to provide 'behind the scenes' tours of this 189 seat Victorian Theatre - which was formerly a Wesleyan chapel built in 1882.","","","","","1300-1600 - tours ad hoc","1300-1600 - tours ad hoc","Yes");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "54.952657","-1.606343","Whitehall Road Methodist Church","Methodist New Connexion Church 1896. Arts and Crafts influenced stained glass by Thompson & Snee; St Margaret window is noteworthy. Historical literature & photographs. Plaque commemorating link with William Booth. Fine organ.","","http://www.whitehallrdmethodist.org.uk","","1200-1700","1000-1600","1300-1700","Yes");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "54.969053","-1.624273","Discovery Museum","Free access to the fascinating museum galleries and exhibitions with additional behind the scenes guided tours of the former North-East Co-Operative HQ Building arranged specially for Heritage Open Days.","","","1000-1700 - Tour 1100 & 1400","1000-1700 - Tour 1100 & 1400","1000-1700 - Tour 1100 & 1400","1400- 1700","Yes");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "54.537829","-1.520413","St Andrew's Church","An ancient Norman church - listed Grade I - circa 1125 - with Saxon relics. The oldest church in Darlington. Very rare woodwork - designed by the Rt Revd Cosin in the 17th century - ancient brasses - and hatchments.","","","1000-1600","1000-1600","1000-1600","1400-1600","Yes");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "54.980746","-1.472367","St Paul's Church & Monastic Site","Ancient church and monastic site - the dedicated stone is the oldest datable of any English Church. The nave was dedicated on 23rd April - 685AD. There is an Anglo-Saxon window in the chancel. Once the home to Venerable Bede - still a living Christian place of worship and study.","http://www.jarrowparish.info","","1000-1600","1000-1600","1000-1600","1400-1600","Yes");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "54.906508","-1.45035","St Mary's Church","Late 19th century Grade II listed church with Frosterly 'marble' sanctuary floor and striking stained glass windows to Sunderland shipbuilders and local families.","","","Pre-booked parties only","Pre-booked parties only","1000-1600","1400-1600","No");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "54.956061","-1.365985","Whitburn Windmill","Stone tower windmill built in 1796 to replace an earlier wooden wind post mill that was blown down during a storm. Restored in 1992 with cap and sails (not a working mill). Opened once a year for Heritage Open Day. Local history exhibition inside the mill.","","","","","","1400-1600","No");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "54.910733","-1.530306","Washington 'F' Pit","Winding engine shed containing horizontal steam winding engine now powered by electricity. Built in 1888 by the Grange Iron Company of Durham - the last of its type left in the North East.","","","","","1100-1330 & 1400-1700","1400-1700","Yes");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "54.970089","-1.616039","Parish Church of St John the Baptist","Medieval Parish Church 1130-1450 - with some interesting features - e.g. glass dating from 1400-1950 - anchorites squint - old font cover and pulpit - Mousie Thompson choirstalls and tower and bells. Free guide leaflets and/or guided tours.","","","1000-1700","1000-1700","1000-1700","1400-1750","No");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "54.955164","-1.6041","Catholic Church of the Holy Name of Jesus","Formerly Christ Church now the Catholic Church of The Holy Name of Jesus - this Grade II listed church built in 1871 by Adams and Kelly of Leeds. After standing empty for four years the church has now been restored and well worth a visit.","","","","","","1400-1800","No");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "55.768812","-2.004189","Queen Victoria and The Royal Border Bridge","Blame it on the navvies! 'Queen Victoria and The Royal Border Bridge' is a short play created during The Maltings Youth Theatre Summer School celebrating the 160th anniversary of the opening of this world famous railway bridge.","","","","","Performance 1400","Performance 1400","Yes");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "55.632005","-2.081855","Lady Waterford Hall - Poetry Reading","Commissioned in 1860 the Hall served as a school until 1957. Lady Waterford spent almost 20 years decorating the walls with life-size paintings depicting local people as characters from biblical scenes. For HODs there will be a poetry reading by Noel Hodgson local poet of his own work.","http://www.ford-and-etal.co.uk","","","","","Poetry reading 1330-1500","Yes");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "55.76903","-1.998342","Archaeology and Artichokes","There's a wealth of history and veg waiting to be unearthed in the Lion's House allotments! Spend some time with local historian Jim Herbert finding out how you can become an archaeologist in your own back garden and Robert Leetham who will talk about the rewards of organic gardening.","","","","","","Talk 1300 1430 & 1600","No");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "54.524029","1.5473","Darlington Civic Theatre","Beautiful Grade II listed Edwardian Theatre - built in 1907 - guided tours will access all areas - backstage and front of house and will include a talk on the theatre history.","http://www.darlingtonarts.co.uk","","","Tour 1000 & 1400","Tour 1000 & 1400","Tour 1000 & 1400","Yes");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "54.978483","-1.609776","Newcastle Civic Centre Banqueting Suite Tours","A true hidden gem in the heart of Newcastle. The unique Grade II* listed building has a ceremonial entrance and grand stair hall with an imposing and colourful eleven tiered chandelier. The banqueting hall with its commanding proportions contains eight crystal chandeliers and carved names of past Lord Mayors and Sheriffs. The impressive architecture of the Council Chamber must not be missed.","","","Tour 1000-1200","Tour 1000-1200","Tour 1000-1200","Tour 1000-1200","Yes");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "54.984049","-1.599946","Jesmond Old Cemetery and Catacombs Walk","Walk around a 19th century private cemetery where prominent Newcastle citizens are buried. Rare opportunity to visit the catacombs. Tour takes 2 hours.","","","","","","Tour 1100","No");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "54.967145","-1.604058","Architectural Tour of Gateshead Heritage at St Mary's","One of the oldest buildings in Gateshead - the former St Mary's Church - has recently undergone transformation. The tour will cover some fascinating facts about the past of the church whilst focusing on the sensitive conversion to an accessible heritage centre.","","","","","","Tour 1400","Yes");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "54.926898","-1.370612","St Andrew's Church","Tour of the Arts & Crafts Cathedral of the North - with work of Burne-Jones - Gimson and William Morris.","","","","","Tour 1415-1615","Tour 1415-1615","Yes");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "54.968491","-1.607335","Guildhall","Grade I listed building containing a unique courtroom. One hour tours of the ornate interior - including Mayor's chamber and prisoner's cage!","","","","","","Tour 1430 & 1545","Yes");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "54.973835","-1.61215","Tyneside Cinema","The finest surviving newsreel cinema in Britain - this fully restored Art Deco masterpiece has interactive displays and an exciting selection of news reel screenings. For HODs there will be two tours and a free news reel screening daily.","","","Tours 1030 & 1115. Screening 1130","Tours 1030 & 1115. Screening 1130","Tours 1030 & 1115. Screening 1130","Tours 1030 & 1115. Screening 1130","Yes");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "54.995146","-1.429499","South Shields Town Hall Centenary Year","Celebrating its centenary year in 2010 - this ornate building is a stunning testament to craftsmanship with oak panelled chambers and marble corridors. Often used in Catherine Cookson TV dramas. Tours always popular!","http://www.southtyneside.info","","","","","Tours 1030 & 1230","Yes");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "54.971667","-1.622114","Newcastle City Hall Tour","The City Hall was opened in 1927 alongside the City Pool. The Harrison & Harrison organ was added in 1928. The City Hall was Newcastle's first dedicated concert venue and still hosts all the rock and pop greats. This year the tour will incorporate an organ talk and recital which will take approximately 45 mins. This will take place on both the Saturday and Sunday sessions at 1215 covering both the morning and afternoon tours. People who would like to join us for just the organ recitals please arrive at the City Hall at 1215.","http://www.newcastlecityhall.org","","","","Tours 1030 & 1400 - organ recital 1215","Tours 1030 & 1400 - organ recital 1215","Yes");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "54.777251","-1.574398","Durham Town Hall","Durham Town Hall is a Grade II* listed building. The original Guildhall was built in 1356. Enclosing this is the Town Hall - extended and replaced by Hardwick in 1851. It reopened in March 2008 - following extensive refurbishment that brings the public areas of the building to Disability Discrimination Act standards and features a new entrance and an accessibility lift to the main floors.","","","Tour 1000","Tour 1000","Tours 1130 & 1400","Tours 1130 & 1400","No");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "55.632696","-2.061524","Ford Moss Nature Reserve","A guided walk by Lord Joicey covering the Industrial Heritage of the former coal mines (and a look at plans to develop the interpretation of this) the Natural Heritage of the Moss itself (one of Northumberland Wildlife Trust's best nature reserve sites in the north of the county) and the Historical Heritage of the Ford & Etal Estates. On a good day there are tremendous views from the Moss over the Till and Tweed valleys embracing the Cheviots Flodden Field Roman Trimontium (Melrose). Good strong walking shoes are essential but if weather conditions are wet walking boots are recommended rather than shoes.","","","","","","Walk 1030","No");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "54.955491","-1.614046","Bensham - Gateshead's First Suburb","Why did people first settle in Bensham? What kind of people were they? Find out the answers to these questions and much more on this new walk. Meet outside St Cuthbert's Church.","","","","","","Walk 1030","No");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "55.629837","2.17289","Flodden Battlefield Walks","Conducted walks over the Battle of Flodden Trail lead by local historian and Flodden researcher. This covers a 2 mile grass track across the hilly ground where the Battle took place in 1513. Meet at the Flodden Monument.","http://www.flodden.net","","Walk 1400","Walk 1400","Walk 1400","Walk 1400","No");
createBluePlaqueMarkerPanelWithText(ItemNumber++, "54.972232","-1.744616","Addison Hedgefield & Stella Heritage Walk","A walk around the hub of Ryton's coalmining past visiting the 'Lost Village of Addison' (now woodland) and the catholic centre of Stella.","","","","","","Walk 1430-1700","No");
