On my recent trip to Alnmouth, I met a man who was visiting Barter Books in nearby Alnmouth. Sadly I … More
Category: Northumberland
A quandry in Northumbria
My friend Nicole and I traveled north to Northumbria for a two-day birdwatching break centered in Alnmouth. Alnmouth is a … More
Grace Darling
Next month will mark the 80th anniversary of the death of Grace Darling Grace Darling was born in Bamburgh in … More
Warkworth Castle
Warkworth Castle is, to my mind anyway, one of the most complete and finest examples of a medieval castle in … More
Alnwick Castle
It is not certain when the first castle was built at Alnwick. It was probably between 1070 and 1090 as … More
Holding a nearly 2,000 year old Roman shoe at Vindolanda
Originally posted on Stephen Liddell:
I’ve been so busy with my tours that I haven’t had a day off since April…
Housesteads Fort
Northumbrian Wildlife: Bullfinches
The bullfinch is one of the most attractive birds and one of my favourites. So it was very exciting to … More