Warkworth Castle is, to my mind anyway, one of the most complete and finest examples of a medieval castle in … More
Category: Northumberland
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
Northumbrian Wildlife: Seabird Cities
Northumbrian Wildlife: Atlantic Puffins (3)
Northumbria Wildlife: Atlantic Puffins (2)
Some more pictures of Puffins taken in the Farne Islands
Northumbrian Wildlife: More Seals
Some more pictures of Grey Seals from the Farne Islands.
Northumbrian Wildlife: Guillemots
Some pictures of Guillemots from Staple Island. These amazing ‘cities’ of birds crowded on the cliff tops.