Category Archives: Northumberland

Hadrian’s Wall Exploration 16 – Corbridge Bridge Abutment

Posted on July 16, 2016 by admin

My final Wall Exploration was on the evening of Wednesday 8 June. I need to visit the Roman Army Museum on the Wall, which is run by the Vindolanda Trust and has a good cafe and excellent aerial view film. … Continue reading →

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Hadrian’s Wall Exploration 15 – Corbridge Museum and Store

Posted on July 16, 2016 by admin

On Thursday 12 May 2016, English Heritage were offering “hands on” Romans exploration at Corbridge as part of the “Museums by Night” season. My evening photos on the last blog were taken before it started. When I booked, and you phone … Continue reading →

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Hadrian’s Wall Exploration 14 – Corbridge

Posted on July 16, 2016 by admin

I have already blogged the village and the church, now let’s have the Roman site, the stores and the Bridge Abutment. This might take a while, and I’ll do three blogs! It is an English Heritage site – website. There’s … Continue reading →

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Hadrian’s Wall Exploration 13 – Vindolanda

Posted on July 15, 2016 by admin

Vindolanda is a very special place. All this blog can do is to give a flavour of it. If you haven’t visited, why not? Their website is here. The main entrance is at the west of the site, car park … Continue reading →

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Hadrian’s Wall Exploration 10 – Housesteads

Posted on July 15, 2016 by admin

Although I ended a walk at Housesteads and started a walk at Housesteads, I did not manage to find time for a proper walk round the fort and the museum. Here are some old photos, some taken on a visit … Continue reading →

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Hadrian’s Wall Exploration 9 – Chesters

Posted on June 28, 2016 by admin

I am not going to write full histories of all these wonderful sites – there are many others who do that far better than me. This is an English Heritage Fort at NY911705, with website. Welcoming shop and an excellent cafe. … Continue reading →

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Halton, Northumberland – St Oswald, St Cuthbert and King Alfwald

Posted on June 27, 2016 by admin

  David Hewlett is the Vicar of Corbridge, and was a friend of Neil Collings (Dean of St Eds). On Wednesday 22 June he bought me a very nice lunch at The Wellington in Newton – the waitress told us … Continue reading →

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Meldon, Northumberland – St John (again)

Posted on June 20, 2016 by admin

When I visited in 2012 I commented I should have photoed Meldon station on the Wannie Line. This time I did. It was opened in 1862. Passenger services lasted for 90 years, and freight for another decade after that. I … Continue reading →

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Celts, Carmichael and some railway films

Posted on June 17, 2016 by admin

If you are in Edinburgh (or can get there before September) I urge you to visit the wonderful Celts Exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland – website. Julie and I went last Monday – did half the exhibition in … 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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