Old Stories, New Songs with Howay The Lasses, final performance
Sun 26 Oct
|Newcastle upon Tyne
English Heritage Residency Project


Time & Location
26 Oct 2025, 10:00 – 13:00
Newcastle upon Tyne, Bessie Surtees House, 41-44 Sandhill, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3JF, UK
About the event
Come learn songwriting with Howay the Lasses at Bessie Sutrees house, Newcastle.
Turn historic stories into a brand new song with Howay The Lasses
If these walls could speak ...or even sing ! With it's striking tudor style frontage and distinct wooden beams Bessie Surtees House is one of the most recognisable historic buildings on Newcastle's famous Quayside. And yet, not many people have been inside to have a look around and engage with its colourful and intriguing history. From housing many of Newcastle's mayors and noblemen, surviving deadly fires and military upheaval to being the key backdrop for a convention busting love story there are so many stories to tell about this special place. Today's workshop with local band Howay The Lasses will introduce us to some engaging aspects of the history of Bessie Surtees House. Then, working with band members Annie, Bronnie, Gareth and Katie…
