Category Archives: Durham

Ryton, Tyne & Wear – Holy Cross

Posted on October 8, 2023 by admin

I came to Ryton just a couple of weeks ago to pick up an Argos order from the little branch of Sainsbury’s, but fortunately I checked as the church of Holy Cross which I wanted to visit this Heritage Open … Continue reading →

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Leadgate, County Durham – St Ives

Posted on September 19, 2023 by admin

Sunday 17 September 2023, one of the Heritage Open Days. St Ives church, Leadgate, NZ130551, was buzzing. A talk was just starting, there were local history displays, some mining art, and a cup of tea available. Sadly there was no … Continue reading →

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Binchester, County Durham – Roman fort

Posted on November 1, 2019 by admin

We drove on about four miles to Binchester Roman Fort. We last came here in 2010 on a warm May Saturday when there was a bunch of re-enactors on site and the place was buzzing. Rather different to a very … Continue reading →

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Escomb, County Durham – Saxon Church

Posted on November 1, 2019 by admin

On Friday 27 September we left Northumberland and drove back down the A68, then we turned off to Escomb Saxon church – NZ 189301. A church literally in the middle of the village, surrounded by a circle of 1960s houses, … Continue reading →

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Jarrow, Tyne & Wear – St Paul, and Jarrow Hall

Posted on October 25, 2017 by admin

On Friday 29 September I headed North to give my Carmichael talk to the Friends of Beamish. At Newcastle I jumped on the metro and headed south to Bede. I last here with Hannah one Christmas Eve as she wanted a … Continue reading →

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Roman Exploration – Piercebridge Roman Fort, County Durham

Posted on August 1, 2016 by admin

One more Roman blog from the North. Piercebridge (NZ209157) is a place I have driven through many times – it is a useful diversion that cuts a few miles off when driving from the A1 to Hexham. The road follows the … 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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Sunderland – Holy Trinity

Posted on May 4, 2016 by admin

Holy Trinity church in Sunderland is between the city and the coast, not far from the original port area. The church was built 1718-19, perhaps designed by William Etty. It was paid for by local business people as the town … Continue reading →

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Monkwearmouth, Tyne & Wear – St Peter

Posted on January 1, 2016 by admin

St Peter’s, Monkwearmouth is a few minutes walk from the metro station, at grid reference NZ402578. Just above the River Wear it is now surrounded by University buildings and a large grassed area where the monastery was – it would … Continue reading →

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Gateshead, Tyne & Wear – St Edmund

Posted on October 11, 2015 by admin

I had hoped that Thursday 10 September could be kept clear for a HODs day, but funerals got in the way. I returned from the Crem via Gateshead and called in at St Edmund’s Chapel (NZ256632). It is right in … Continue reading →

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