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Beadnell Beach

Beadnell Beach
Originally uploaded by Northumbria Byways

This is our 1st post using the flickr link through to blogger. Basically we go into Flickr...select a photo and then click the little blog it icon immediately above the picture. That then allows us to write this text and thats it. Oh isnt this so much easier!!!

Getting ready for 2009!

Preparing for the 2009 Northumbria Byways brochure we have been travelling the roads of Northumberland a lot over the past few weeks. The other day was a exceptionally beautiful day the weather was glorious, clear blue skies, perfect for photos. We took the opportunity to take some photos of Bamburgh Castle and upon returning to the office to download the pictures we were very happy with the outcome. Bamburgh Castle dominates the skyline, perched high on a rocky outcrop, it is amazing to think it has stood the test of time for thousands of years. In the 18th Century the castle was extensively restored by Lord Crewe and then more recently further restoration was carried out by Lord Armstrong in the 19th Century.

At this time Lord Armstrong also built cottages for his workers to live in. The these situated at the south end of the village of Bamburgh. Some of which now have a new role as self catering accommodation, one of these being Nantucket.

If you would like to visit Bamburgh, why not have a look at The Shieling, excellent for large groups of up to 12 people or Blacketts Apartment, sleeping up to 4 people.