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Arthur Stanley Jefferson

A famous face to be found in Bishop Auckland More

The fossil tree ofStanhope

The amazing tree of stone More

Weardale Railway

A trip back in time along a lovely stretch of track To the article

Ye Olde ShowWolsingham Show 2011

The oldest agricultural show in the country To the article

Blue Plaques inBarnard Castle

A whole historical trail awaits the keen observer To The Article

The Power ofThe Weather

A couple of pictures from a recent boat trip look sinister The article

Anne Bronte

A literary giant, laid to rest in the coastal town of Scarborough More

A lovely village

At the end of a long walk. More

MiniMoos Farm

Farm attraction specialising in miniature and rare breeds staffed by an enthusiastic team. The Visit

Hardrow Scaur

The highest single drop waterfall in the UK To the article

King David of Heptonstall

When shaving a coin becomes a way of life. To the article

TheOxford Bar

For my money, the best bar in Edinburgh The Review

Hall Hill Farm

A farm based attraction that let's you get up close to the animals   The Article

The Countryman Pub - Bolam

A gem of a pub. Hidden in a village just off the A68 in County Durham. The article
 

Wild Camping

By Alasdair On June 13, 2013 · Add Comment
Solo Stove

I love wild camping. Getting out into the wilderness, just you and nature. It’s amazing how it can heighten your senses, clear your head and really get a perspective on life in general.

However, there should be two general rules that always should be followed whenever you do this; Never put yourself or others [...]

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Project Durham

By Alasdair On June 3, 2013 · Add Comment
Tower through cloister arch

County Durham is the place where I was born. Despite what people like BBC News would have you believe, It’s not Teesside and it’s not Tyneside. Nor is it part of any EU City Region, which may explain why it is the poor relation to the great conurbations of Geordie, Mackems & Smoggies, when it [...]

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Welcome To Honister Slate Mine

Honister Slate Mine

On October 20, 2012 By Alasdair

For the second weekend in a row, I’ve found myself in Borrowdale in the Lake District.

It is a beautiful part of the Lake District and a drive along the Honister Pass needs to be taken slowly if you are to see all the dale can offer.

Like any place, what you see [...]

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Distant Peaks from Honister Pass

A day in the Lake District

On October 14, 2012 By Alasdair

I’m extremely lucky where I live. In one hour I can be on the Cumbrian Fells. In half an hour I can be on Tyneside or the east coast. Extend the travel time to an hour and a half and I can be in rural Northumberland or the majestic Continue Reading

Sunshine and Cloud Shadow North East of Stainforth in Yorkshire

A bit of excitement in the Yorkshire Dales

On September 3, 2012 By Alasdair

Out and about yesterday I found myself in the southern half of the Yorkshire Dales. Unlike the northern half, I’ve not explored this area extensively which made yesterday’s trip a little bit of an adventure. New roads, new places, new views.

The weather was perfect for walking and this was reflected by the number [...]

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Elks Head Whitfield

The Elk’s Head – near Whitfield, Northumberland

On September 1, 2012 By Alasdair

The Elk’s Head, near Whitfield in Northumberland is a lovely riverside stop. Ideal for a pint and something to eat.

The food is excellent value for money is delivered in generous portions by friendly efficient staff.

If you’re lucky enough to visit when the sun is out, the large decking provides a relaxing space on [...]

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Tan Hill Inn

Spock, Ghostbusters, Tan Hill Inn and The Falkland Islands

On April 14, 2012 By Alasdair

As a title I think that is the first time I have managed to use those words together, yet that kind of sums up the morning I had today.

The Tan Hill Inn is a pub steeped in history. High up on the moors in North Yorkshire, it’s one of those places where it [...]

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Falkland Islands Flag

Can it really be thirty years ago?

On December 31, 2011 By Alasdair

After seeing a friend referring to a CD he had performed on comment “Thirteen Years ago, how time flies” I started to think about momentous periods of my life.

There are many I could recall, my generation’s Kennedy moment, September 11 2001, starting & selling my first business, graduation and my first published article. All [...]

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Eddie Chapman

From petty crook from Burnopfield to Super Spy

On October 30, 2011 By Alasdair

Edward Arnold Chapman. Chances are you will have never heard of that name, but Agent ZigZag may be a bit more familiar to you.

Eddie Chapman as he was known to friends, was born in Burnopfield in County Durham on 16 November 1914. Following his disertion from the Coldstream Guards during the 1930s, he [...]

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Transporter Bridge Middlesbrough

100th Birthday

On October 17, 2011 By Alasdair

As famous as Tyneside’s Angel of the North, but with a much longer lineage, The Transporter Bridge, iconic symbol of Teesside is 100 years old today.

Some of us never thought the bridge would still be [...]

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    • Wild Camping
    • Project Durham
    • Honister Slate Mine
    • A day in the Lake District
    • A bit of excitement in the Yorkshire Dales
    • The Elk’s Head – near Whitfield, Northumberland
    • Spock, Ghostbusters, Tan Hill Inn and The Falkland Islands
    • Can it really be thirty years ago?
    • From petty crook from Burnopfield to Super Spy
    • 100th Birthday
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