Random thoughts and photos of my journey through life…
Filed under Crookham 2009, Gardens, Heritage, Holidays
The rock gardens extend all around the house and cover 4.5 acres. Most of the rock has been man-laid, using fell sandstone from the surrounding moors. This garden had become badly overgrown and since 1988 has been gradually restored, with the work still ongoing.
There are three distinct areas. The oldest, of the [...]
16 Comments CherryPie on Oct 7th 2009
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Cragside was the home of William George Armstrong who started his working life as a lawyer, but his real passion was for science and mechanics. Over time he was able use his interest in mechanics to start a new career in engineering. In 1847 he bought land at Elswick by the Tyne and [...]
14 Comments CherryPie on Oct 6th 2009
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The historic Iron Bridge within the grounds at Cragside estate was opened earlier this year, the first time in nearly 30 years. The 19th century foot bridge spans the Debdon Burn and had been closed due to safety concerns. The grade II listed bridge has undergone 9 months of renovation. It is now possible for [...]
11 Comments CherryPie on Oct 5th 2009
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In the near future I will be doing a series of posts based on some of the places that were significant for the Battle of Flodden. But for now I shall leave you with the following words.
For more of this weeks PhotoHunt pictures check out tnchick.
***Index to my posts on Flodden.***
41 Comments CherryPie on Oct 2nd 2009
Filed under Crookham 2009, Heritage, Holidays, Out & About
As you can see the castle itself is very dramatic and dominates the coast line.
The principle castle remains date from the 14th century when the Earl of Lancaster (a cousin of Edward II of England) began the construction of a massive fortress which was later enlarged by John of Gaunt.
The castle is the largest in [...]
18 Comments CherryPie on Oct 1st 2009
Filed under Anecdotes, Crookham 2009, Heritage, Holidays
Just got back from a break in Northumberland, so I am busy catching up with everything and everyone. I managed to take over 400 photographs, so they are going to take a lot of sorting out!!!
Here is one to be going on with. It is from the ruined Etal castle, showing traces of its [...]
47 Comments CherryPie on Sep 25th 2009
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The Black Country Museum gives a great insight into the social history of the Black Country. Old buildings have been moved and authentically rebuilt within the museum to recreate a village that is centred round a canal. The museum is a living history of the traditional skills of the area where skilled craftsmen and costumed [...]
18 Comments CherryPie on Sep 16th 2009
