This was the first event to be staged under the Wooler Cycle Hub Project banner and it offered much more than ‘just’ a fantastic cycle ride on a fine day with some great company in a gorgeous setting. The 15 or so participants were served up some fascinating titbits of Glendale history and heritage at [...]
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Are you daring, a bit crazy, brave, or foolish? If you’re in the North East of England and are up for a bit of adventure, the Northumberland Wildlife Trust may have just what your looking for – a zip wire event crossing the River Tyne! It’s set for Saturday, Sept. 11, 9am – 4pm, [...]
Channel 4′s Time Team has arrived in Northumbria’s ancient capital, Bamburgh, to join in the archaeological dig at Bamburgh Castle. The Bamburgh Research Project is being joined by Time Team in an effort to uncover a medieval village present before today’s settlement. The annual digs have explored the inner ward of the castle and [...]
Archaeologists are starting a new season of excavations at Bamburgh Castle. The 2010 season of archaeological work will build on previous digs which have uncovered items such as medieval weapons and coins. The team has high hopes for some great finds this year. Graeme Young, director of the Bamburgh Research Project, said: “A horde [...]
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I got an early start this morning and jumped on the 0717 train from Hexham to Brampton. I wanted to investigate a route from Brampton up to Bewcastle and then southeast to Haltwhistle via Gilsland. I wasn’t disappointed. It was a cloudy but dry day and the roads were almost deserted. The narrow road up [...]
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