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Northumberland Archives were a big help when we worked on “Some Alnwick Heritage Heroes“. So we are happy to share their new video <here>), and a link to their web site <here>:

Today our August newsletter went off to the printer. Let’s hope nothing interesting happens in the next week or so.

Individual shopfronts provide the main platform for a trader to promote their presence. Together they help shape the character of a town. Within conservation areas it is particularly important that shopfronts and signage are well designed and relate to their surroundings. Shopfronts are an integral part of every high street, and many planning policies include … Continue reading Shopfront design guides: a collection

Schools in Northumberland will close on Friday 19th July. Do you know someone who will be continuing their studies elsewhere? Or someone who will return to school in Alnwick on 2nd September? We have introduced a new category of membership for students with full membership benefits and an annual subscription of £0.00. See the membership … Continue reading Student membership

Our summer outing this year was to the Bowl Hole Ossuary, in the crypt of St Aidan’s Church, at Bamburgh. It was fascinating to learn about the excavation of a 7th century burial ground, and the results of the scientific analysis that followed. Then the creation of a modern ossuary in the crpyt of St … Continue reading Summer outing

“Sir Guy the Seeker, sheltering one stormy night in the ruins, met an enchanter with flaming hair, who challenged him to free a beautiful maiden imprisoned there. Entering a spacious hall, he found…..“ That was twenty miles from Alnwick. There’s more <here>.

Historic England have produced a nice tool to help us explore Capability Brown landscapes from the air <here>. Unfortunately, at this stage, they only mean a “virtual” exploration. However, the landscapes around Alnwick Castle are covered including Hulne Park. The example above shows Hulne Priory, and below is Alnwick Garden.