The Society was founded in October 2000 to promote interest in the Northumbrian Jacobites, principally those who took part in the Rising of 1715 (The 'Fifteen), led by James Radcliffe, 3rd Earl of Derwentwater, his brother the Hon. Charles Radcliffe, William, 4th Baron Widdrington, and Thomas Forster, MP.

A particular aim of the Society is to generate a wider awareness of the historic buildings of Dilston Castle and Chapel, and other Jacobite memorials in the North-east of England. In so far as it is able, the Society will co-operate with like-minded organisations to help preserve these buildings and monuments.

A further goal of the Society is to see a Heritage and Study Centre established at Dilston, which would naturally include subjects of Jacobite history and  interest.

Whilst the Society has always cared greatly about Dilston, it has long recognised that all periods of Jacobite history are related and so has constantly endeavoured to broaden its areas of interest and appeal, within the parameters of its basic historical and social brief.   .

The Society is non-political and non-denominational; it is entirely an historical and social organisation. A programme of occasional talks, visits, events and social activities, including a Society Dinner, will be arranged annually, and Members will receive the Society’s Journal, The Fifteen, and regular newsletters.

The website www.northumbrianjacobites.org.uk carries information about the Society.

Applications to become Members of the Society are welcomed from all those who share an interest in this important aspect of Northumbrian history. The annual subscription is £15 for individuals, £ 20 for joint (2 Members at the same address) and £20 for Institutional Members.
If you wish to receive more information regarding the Society, please write to or e-mail:

Mrs E. Finch, Hon. Secretary, The Fifteen (The Northumbrian Jacobite Society), 18 Chichester Grove, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 6JL; E-mail: finch.elizabeth@sky.com

The Fifteen

 

Patrons: John, Lord Petre, DL; The Rt Revd G. Scott, OSB, MA, PhD, FRHistS, Abbot of Douai; Fra’ Matthew Festing; Count Peter Pininski; Professor Edward Corp; Society Piper: Nick Leeming; Honorary Life President John Nicholls MBE, MA (Oxon.), Chairman Roland Finch FRICS

The Society was founded in October 2000 to promote interest in the Northumbrian Jacobites, principally those who took part in the Rising of 1715 (The Fifteen), led by James Radcliffe, 3rd Earl of Derwentwater, his brother the Hon. Charles Radcliffe, William, 4th Baron Widdrington, and Thomas Forster, MP. A particular aim of the Society is to generate a wider awareness of the historic buildings of Dilston Castle and Chapel, and other Jacobite memorials in the North-east of England.

The Society is non-political and non-denominational; it is entirely an historical and social organisation. There is an annual programme of talks, visits, events and social activities. Members receive the Society’s Journal, The Fifteen.

 

Annual subscription (1 January - 31 December):

 

·        Individual:                                                      £15

·        Joint (2 Members at same address):         £20

·        Institutional                                                   £20

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