Monthly Archives: May 2016

Hadrian’s Wall Exploration 5 – Whitley Castle Roman Fort

Posted on May 26, 2016 by admin

I have included the South Tynedale Railway – website – in previous blogs. It is a special line for me as Gareth drove diesel trains here. Here he is, in his element (7 June 2012). I came for a visit, … Continue reading →

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Hadrian’s Wall Walk 10 – Heddon-on-the-Wall to Newcastle upon Tyne

Posted on May 26, 2016 by admin

On Monday 23 May I caught the 0720 bus from Hexham police station through to Heddon-on-the-Wall. At Hexham bus station a Go-Ahead bus leaves just in front of this Stagecoach and they leapfrog their way to Newcastle. In what sane and … Continue reading →

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Saltaire, West Yorkshire – United Reformed Church

Posted on May 22, 2016 by admin

On Saturday 14 May Alex and I had a day on the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway. On the way home I had time to get off the train at Saltaire and have a quick explore. The village is a World Heritage Site … Continue reading →

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Beamish, County Durham – Church and Chapel

Posted on May 22, 2016 by admin

Beamish, “the living museum of the North” – website – is a place where I first went in the 1970s. I remember taking Julie soon after we were married, and we went with the kids on various occasions. We visited Beamish … Continue reading →

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Hadrian’s Wall Walk 9 – Chesters to Heddon-on-the-Wall

Posted on May 20, 2016 by admin

On Monday morning (16 May 2016) I caught the 0910 AD122 bus to Chesters. Hexham bus station is due to be replaced next year, so it is a mess. I eventually found the right stop by reading all the timetables … Continue reading →

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Brampton, Cumbria – St Martin

Posted on May 19, 2016 by admin

St Martin’s church is just down the road from the centre of Brampton village. My spies told me it has wonderful glass. The church entrance is at the far end, farthest from the village centre. It has a row of … Continue reading →

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Hadrian’s Wall Walk 8 – Housesteads to Chesters

Posted on May 11, 2016 by admin

Tuesday 10 May – let’s have another few hours walking. I drove to Housesteads – NY794684 – and parked by 0845. I walked up to the Fort and turned right. Am I the only one who wonders whether men and … Continue reading →

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Hadrian’s Wall Walk 7 – Shield on the Wall to Housesteads

Posted on May 10, 2016 by admin

Saturday 7 May. I had written my sermon and decided there was time to hit the Wall for a couple of hours. I drove to Housesteads and parked. The final AD122 buses of the day arrive together, and I caught … Continue reading →

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Newbrough, Northumberland – St Peter

Posted on May 6, 2016 by admin

On the way back I stopped to have a look at St Peter’s church Newbrough – NY867679. Their website is entitled “Newbrough and Warden PCC” – how many people outside the church will know what “PCC” stands for? Police and … Continue reading →

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Hadrian’s Wall Walk 6 – Walltown to Shield on the Wall

Posted on May 5, 2016 by admin

On Tuesday 3 May I awoke early, so I drove from Hexham to Walltown NY568658 and parked by 0830. There is a car park here and a National Park visitors’ centre. There are short walks, a peace labyrinth and the … Continue reading →

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