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There has been a settlement on the Banks of the River Tyne since Roman times, when it was originally called "Pons Aelius" in honour of the Roman Emperor Hadrian. In more recent history Newcastle was an industrial centre famed for it's coal, shipbuilding and engineering works, and was responsible for such innovations as the electric lightbulb, safety lamps and the steam turbine. More recently still, the city has undergone a cultural revolution that has transferred it into a vibrant, dynamic and diverse community. |
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Dunstanburgh Castle stands against a spectacular backdrop of volcanic Whin Sill rock on the Northumberland coast. Built in the 1300's for the Earl of Lancaster, it would have been the largest of all it's neighbours, and still is an imposing sight. Nowadays in ruins, all that remains are the lonely Lilburn tower, the Egyncleugh Tower and if you look just right, the castle ghost, Sir Guy the Seeker. |
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Seat of the former Kings of Northumbria, one-time home to King Henry VI, and a castle believed by Thomas Mallory to be "Joyous Gard", the home of Sir Lancelot of Arthurian legend. |
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" For with the flow and ebb, its style Varies from continent to isle; Dry shood o'er sands, twice every day, The pilgrims to the shrine find way; Twice every day the waves efface Of staves and sandelled feet the trace." -Sir Walter Scott |
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Beadnell is the only West-facing harbour on the East coast of England. If that isn't enough for you, then it is also one of the prettiest and most peaceful places on the Northumberland coast. |
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For such a tiny place the tidal island of St. Mary’s has a colourful history. There has been a light on the island since mediaeval times to warn sailors of the rocks, and by tradition any light of that kind was known as a St.Mary's Light. The little bay next to the island has always been known as St. Mary’s Bay... |
