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At Cragside, the Victorian country house in Northumberland, the dining room features a notable inglenook fireplace adorned with stained glass windows designed by William Morris. The windows depict the four seasons, showing the Arts and Crafts movement’s emphasis on craftsmanship and natural themes

Beautiful inside too.

Evening light through the stained glass at Sagrada Família, Barcelona. #church #stainedglass #barcelona 📷 my own

After Viking raids, the Normans rebuilt it in the 11th century. It withstood sieges during the Wars of the Roses and later fell into ruin before being restored by Victorian industrialist Lord Armstrong.

Bamburgh Castle, perched on a rocky outcrop in Northumberland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 has a history spanning over 1,400 years. Originally a Celtic Brittonic fort, it became a Anglo-Saxon stronghold by 547 AD under King Ida of Bernicia. Later, it was the seat of Northumbrian kings like Oswald, who introduced Christianity.

Pen and ink sketch of Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland. Hoping to improve my skills with more practice! 🤣 #art #northumberland #castle

Today, visitors can explore its grim history, including original cells and displays on crime and punishment through the centuries. #history #northumberland

The gaol's thick stone walls and narrow cells reflect its harsh medieval purpose. Over time, it served as a courthouse and police station before becoming a museum.

Hexham Old Gaol, built in 1330–1333, is one of England's oldest purpose-built prisons. Located in Hexham, Northumberland, it was constructed to detain criminals and Scottish raiders during the turbulent Anglo-Scottish conflicts.

Nice shot! It’s a lovely spot.

Fascinating!

Cementation is a steelmaking process where wrought iron bars are heated in a sealed furnace with charcoal for days. Carbon from the charcoal diffuses into the iron, creating steel with a higher carbon content. This method, used from the 16th to 19th centuries, produced stronger, more workable steel.

Derwentcote Steel Furnace, near Consett, County Durham, is Britain’s oldest surviving steel-making furnace, built in the 18th century. It was used for cementation steel production, a key process in early steelmaking. 📷 my own. #history #countydurham #industrialheritage

Stunning shot!

Stunning!

Looks great!

Hexham Abbey, founded in 674 AD by St. Wilfrid, is a historic church in Northumberland. It features a Saxon crypt, medieval stonework, and stunning stained glass. Once a priory, it has served as the parish church since the Reformation and remains a local landmark. #hexham #northumberland #church

Whether Magnus or just cashing in on medieval interest in relics, this is an interesting artefact. Magnus is reputed to have been executed while seeking a peace treaty with his cousin. He died from a blow to the head with an axe but supposedly took it calmly! Now that’s faith!

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Not many buses have a Latin motto these days! #hadrianswall #latin #northumberlandnationalpark

Fishbourne is on my list!

You should definitely take another trip. I’d recommend Vindolanda and Corbridge Roman sites in particular.

Mystery behind Viking-age treasure find in Scotland may finally have been solved A runic inscription on one of the Galloway hoard’s elaborately decorated arm rings has been deciphered

www.theguardian.com/science/2025...

Roman Vindolanda in the winter sunshine

A blue sky moment above Vindolanda. 💙

St Aidan’s URC in Hexham. Frederick Douglass, renowned orator and abolitionist, himself an ex-slave, is believed to have spoken here in the 1860’s on his second visit to the town. Possibly in the now demolished church hall. #hexham #frederickdouglas #northumberland #history

#burnsnight #robertburns

Burns’ night baby!

Government overturns Tory measure and bans emergency use of bee-killing pesticide Emergency use of Cruiser SB, a neonicotinoid pesticide highly toxic to bees, to be outlawed in UK in line with EU

Excellent news!! #bees #nature www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Stunning. I try to imagine the chess players. Likely high status people to have such a beautiful leisure item.

The 1st century AD tombstone of Flavinus - a standard-bearer in the Candidus troop of the Petriana Cavalry Regiment. Flavinus died at 25, after seven years of military service. The tombstone can be found in Hexham Abbey. 📸 My own. #ReliefWednesday #RomanBritain