An Afternoon of Old Stones & the Megalithic Portal Sunday 13th December 2026 • 1:30pm for 2pm start • Jarrow Hall, Tyneside, NE32 3DY Kindly hosted by NE Folklore Society Join Andy B, founder of the Megalithic Portal, at Jarrow Hall for an Afternoon of Old Stones and the Megalithic Portal. Two talks in one, focused around our Old Stones book and 25 Years of the Megalithic Portal. The Old Stones - A highly illustrated talk covering many of the fascinating themes, mysteries and new discoveries highlighted in our book, along with a look at lesser-known but interesting sites, including some from the local area. Celebrating 25 Years of the Megalithic Portal - A look back on an incredible 30 years of stones enthusiasm (including 25 of the Megalithic Portal). A whistlestop tour of sites, stories, humour and early web geekery… Andy asks: ‘Was it all worth it? — and what’s next?’ Spoiler: yes. “A highly engaging speaker who brings passion and knowledge” - David Bramwell, Brighton Catalyst Club “Funny, knowledgeable and generous, but beneath the humour is a serious achievement” - Megalithomania Andy B is lead author of The Old Stones, the Megalithic Sites of Britain and Ireland, along with other contributors to the Megalithic Portal web resource which he founded and has been running continuously since 2001. The Old Stones is the most comprehensive and thought-provoking field guide ever published to the iconic standing stones and prehistoric places of Britain and Ireland, and was awarded Current Archaeology Book of the Year. Where: Jarrow Hall, Church Bank, Jarrow, South Tyneside, NE32 3DY When: Sunday 13th December 2026, Doors 1:30pm • Talks begin at 2pm, finishing 3:45pm approx Two talks of around 40 minutes each, with a brief break in between. No refreshments are provided, but there is a café on site (see below). Old Stones books will be on sale on the day for £20 cash or £23 card (RRP £29.99). Andy is happy to sign and dedicate them of course, even if you already have a copy, bring it along. The Old Stones and Megalithic Portals A3 poster (seen above) can be ordered from The Folklore Box, and posters will be on sale on the day. About the venue: Jarrow Hall is home to the Bede Museum, an Anglo-Saxon farm with rare breed animals and a reconstructed Anglo-Saxon village, all beside St Paul's Church where Bede lived and wrote in the 8th century. Well worth a look around if you are making a day of it. Hive Coffee Company café at Jarrow Hall House - fresh food and coffee on site. Kindly hosted by NE Folklore Society Book Now: £12 Ticket (no booking fee) Order now £35 Ticket plus signed copy of The Old Stones (collect your book on the day) Order now For booking enquiries please email [email protected] This page last edited on Sunday, 18-Oct-2026 10:21:08 UTC