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Almost everyone who takes an interest in the 19th century history of Alnwick will be familiar with the map drawn by John Wood in 1827. Wood’s mapping isn’t as accurate as the Ordnance Survey would achieve later. However, the level of detail is remakable, and far exceeds other maps of the time. His work predates … Continue reading John Wood

When lock-down began there was a noticeable increase in dog-mess on Alnwick pavements. So we helped to distribute reminders and free poo bags. After a few weeks the supply of bags is running out and the notices are getting battered by the wind. The dog poo problem hasn’t entirely gone away, but there seems to … Continue reading Dog walkers of Alnwick!

We’ve been asked about the frieze on Alnwick Playhouse. It’s called “All the World’s A Stage’, and depicts the seven ages, from Shakespeare’s As you like it. The frieze dates from 1996, and it’s by David Edwick. There’s more on his work <here>. All the world’s a stage,And all the men and women merely players;They … Continue reading All the world’s a stage

Highways England Historical Railways Estate is responsible for bridges, abutments, tunnels, cuttings, viaducts etc. associated with closed railway lines. They are proposing to infill two bridges on the former Cornhill branch. One is at Rugley and and the other at Mossyford. The possibility of future development is not a valid reason to object to such … Continue reading Rugley and Mossyford railway bridges