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Category: Northumberland

Barter Books Alnwick

On my recent trip to Alnmouth, I met a man who was visiting Barter Books in nearby Alnmouth. Sadly I … More

Alnwick

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

Alnmouth, Northumbria, Pallid Swift

Grace Darling

Next month will mark the 80th anniversary of the death of Grace Darling Grace Darling was born in Bamburgh in … More

Farne Islands, Grace Darling

Warkworth Castle

Warkworth Castle is, to my mind anyway, one of the most complete and finest examples of a medieval castle in … More

Warkworth Castle

Alnwick Castle

It is not certain when the first castle was built at Alnwick. It was probably between 1070 and 1090 as … More

Alnwick, Alnwick Castle

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…

Vindolanda

Housesteads Fort

Hadrian's Wall, 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

Bullfinch, Washington Wetlands Centre

Northumbrian Wildlife: Seabird Cities

Farne Islands, Guillemots, Northumbria

Northumbrian Wildlife: Atlantic Puffins (3)

Atlantic Puffin, Northumbria

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