Warkworth Castle: Lion Tower

Built around 1480 as part of the reordering of the Great Hall, the façade of the Tower facing the courtyard … More

Hadrian’s Wall – Walk with the Romans – Steel Rigg

Originally posted on Tammy Tour Guide:
Hadrian’s Wall – rugged splendour Hadrian’s Wall is one of the most impressive ancient monuments in…

Henry Percy was born at Alnwick Castle in May 13 64, the eldest son of the Earl of Northumberland. He … More

Alnwick (pronounced ‘Anick’) is a market town in Northumberland. It traces its history back to around 600AD but is perhaps … More

Wallsend is now a suburb of Newcastle. The name dates from the 11th century and refers to the most eastern … More

In the late 19th century the site was used for Army barracks, but this ceased when some of the blocks … More

Tynemouth Priory was refounded around the year 1090 and in 1093 was the site of burial of King Malcolm the … More

During my recent visit to Northumberland, I visited Tynemouth Priory, which is situated on a high rocky headland on the … More

Some pictures of amazing sunsets seen in Northumbria on recent trip

Whilst in Northumberland, I went for a Sunday morning walk in Hune Park, which is part of the Northumberland Estate … More