Special Birthday Issue On Sale 12th October 2007
Craftsmen Who Forged A Thriving Business
STEWART BONNEY visits a rural smithy to discover that the traditional blacksmith's skills are still much in demand.
Inspired Ideas For Christmas
YES, it's that time of year when many of us begin racking our brains to think of Christmas gift ideas for family and friends.
In The Footsteps Of William Ford Robertson
GEOFF HOLLAND heads for the hill country west of Wooler to sample a walk from a book published 80 years ago.
Coast Path Joins The North Sea Trail
Four years of work have resulted in a designated Northumberland coast path which is part of an international network.
Now Minnie Wouldn't Recognise Her Parlour
STEWART BONNEY hears how a family's hard work has transformed the fortunes of a country pub in the North Tyne valley.
Remember Plotter Percy On The Fifth Of November
KEITH GREGSON takes a timely look at Northumberland's connection with one of the best remembered events in British history.
Retracing The Romans' Great North Road
For 2,000 years Dere Street has crossed Northumberland on its way from York to the Firth of Forth, but nowadays it's far from easy to follow the original course. MARK PATTERSON has taken up the challenge.
Rebels, Industry And Stately Homes
GLEN LYNDON DODDS looks at various aspects of Northumbrian life in Georgian times.
Winter Treat For Art Lovers
Once again artists in Northumberland are throwing open the doors of their studios in the lead up to Christmas to give art lovers the chance to do some special gift shopping in relaxing rural settings.
The Unspeakable Pursuing The Uneatable
This article by the late HENRY BREWIS, a regular and hugely popular contributor to The Northumbrian for many years until his untimely death in March 2000, first appeared in issue 10, Spring 1990.
100 Issues On: 20 Years Old
THE NORTHUMBRIAN magazine was launched in October 1987, so this issue - which also happens to be the 100th Northumbrian published - is a special milestone for everyone involved with the region's best-selling countryside magazine.
Into The Valley Of History & Beauty...
This is an edited version of an article by EDWIN GRIEVE - a regular, valued contributor to early issues of The Northumbrian - which first appeared in issue 15, Summer 1991
A Flavour Of Spirits Passed
Master Vintner TERRY GLENDENNING contributed regular light-hearted articles to The Northumbrian over a period of 12 years until his sad death in 2001. This article was published in issue 43, in April 1998.
Family Favourites In The Heritage Business
The story of how early articles in The Northumbrian provided inspiration to set up a family-run film and book production company.
Why I've Never Been Lost For Words
Sometimes he's come perilously close to missing his deadline, but JOHN GRUNDY has always found plenty of architectural gems across the county to write articles about.
The Fading Year Shows Its Colours
ALLAN POTTS captures images of nature's most visually striking season.
Wedding Flowers With A Home-grown Appeal
SUSIE WHITE describes a Bardon Mill couple's ambitious plan to grow all the flowers for their daughter's wedding.
Off The Rocks And Into The Wood
GRAEME ANDERSON meets an expert rock climber who is acquiring a new reputation as an accomplished woodcarver.
A Small But Plucky Survivor
IAN KERR pays tribute to the tiny goldcrest, both a resident of our conifer forests and a refugee from winters further north.
Also In This Issue...
YOUR LETTERS
A TASTE OF NORTHUMBERLAND
Autumn in the kitchen: Hedgerow Jelly and Apple Snow
BOOK REVIEWS
NEWS VIEW
New classrooms for Chirapatre
The John Barleycorn Festival
Morpeth Riverside Walking Festival
Charity Spook Night at Chillingham Castle
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