List of governors of Berwick-upon-Tweed

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Below is a list of those who have held the office of Governor of Berwick-upon-Tweed , including the garrison at Holy Island (during English occupation of the Royal Burgh):

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Governors of Berwick-upon-Tweed

For Scotland

For England

For Scotland

For England

For Great Britain (post 1707 Act of Union)

Lieutenant-Governors

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