MORE THAN SIMPLY A GREAT CASTLE
STEVE NEWMAN visits some of Bamburgh's hidden treasures.
THE WILLING IMMIGRANT WHO SHOOK UP THE CHURCHES
DR COLIN BRENNEN looks at the work of a 17th century Frenchman who saved some of Northumberland's ancient churches.
THE GRASS ISN'T ALWAYS GREENER
DUNCAN HUTT explains that there's more to grasses than meets the average gardener's eye.
THE COSY NOOK ON TOP OF A CRAG
VOILET MORRISON finds out how Lindisfarne Castle's interior decorations turned a windy fortress into a comfy home.
PLAIN FACTS OF AN EARLIER AGE
KEITH GREGSON learns about a remarkable historical discovery made in north Northumberland.
A GOOD EXCUSE TO HAVE A NOSE AROUND
JOHN GRUNDY announces a remedy for anyone struck down by an infectious curiosity about buildings
A DICKENS OF A PERFORMANCE
IAN MOLE looks back at the time when the famous author visited the county for performances of his works.
SEA BREEZES AND A CHANGE OF MOODS
SUSIE WHITE makes surprising discoveries in the garden at Seaton Delaval Hall
STORIES OF WHEN THE BOMBS WERE FALLING
JIM MACKENZIE looks at the way life in the region during the 2nd World War was recorded in children's literature.
A TOWERING PRESENCE THROUGH TROUBLED TIMES
VERONICA HEATH calls in at the 14th century Preston Tower, where visitors can tour a building which has survived years of cross-border conflict.
A FRIENDLY START TO A DAY'S WALK
JOHN SURGEY enjoys travelling the six miles from Belford to Bamburgh on foot.
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
IAN KERR contrasts a national favourite from the hedge world with one of our most unpopular plants.
THE BIRDS WHICH LIVED ON THE HILL
IAN KERR profiles the woodpigeon, which thrives almost everywhere - except the Cheviot summit to which it gave its name
A SMALL PATCH OF TURBULENCE
ANTHONY TOOLE takes a walk in the Wanney Hills.
STATELY LINKS OF A FISHING VILLAGE
North East art historian MARSHALL HALL explains a link between Cullercoats and a Derbyshire stately home.
MOVING WITH THE TIMES
ALLAN POTTS looks at the changing nature of farmland.
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