In 1939, North Northumberland shared a proud tradition of military service with it's wider region and this was reflected in the huge numbers of men and women from the area who came forward for service in the military or in roles such as the Home Guard, ARP services or nursing. This part of Northumberland was a key recruitment centre for the local county regiment, the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers, with men from the area being heavily involved in the fighting during the blitzkrieg of France and the Low Countries, the miracle of Dunkirk, as well as many more battles. Yet, to the dismay of...
In 1939, North Northumberland shared a proud tradition of military service with it's wider region and this was reflected in the huge numbers of men an...
From the building of Hadrian's Wall in 122AD to the first house in the world to be lit by electricity, Cragside House, Visitors' Historic Britain: Northumberland details the many castles and monuments - their remains and grounds - and the stories they each tell.
From the building of Hadrian's Wall in 122AD to the first house in the world to be lit by electricity, Cragside House, Visitors' Historic Britain: Nor...
