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"Fishpass" is part of the Cragside Hall Estate. This formed part of Lord Armstrong's Revolutionary Estate.
This part in particular was associated with the water turbine that generated the electricity for his house etc. Given the time that it was developed, it was viewed as somewhat revolutionary, and still works to this day.
The structure still has working sluice gates and water diversionary equipment.
Chollerford bridge is the first bridge on the North Tyne, and is an old stone bridge replacing the Medieval one damaged in the flood of 1771. It is situated on the Military road ( the B6318 ).
It was built 8 years after the Jacobite rebellion of 1745 to provide easier movements of military troops between Newcastle and Carlisle.
Kielder Reservoir on New Years Day 2009. For the first time in months, the water was totally still and calm with no wind. Definitely worth walking off the New Year's Eve hangover for!
Stagshaw. This is a place called Stagshaw, near Corbridge in Northumberland. Its on the Military road near the A68. The simple way to find this place is to look for the 500ft Radio mast which is right next to a very nice restaurant called the Errington Arms.
This is part of the Fishpass in Netherton Village Northumberland. This is the pool before the "Steps" down to the waterfalls.
Whittle Dean Reservoirs or as known locally, Whittle Dean Ponds, are situated on the Military Road, in between Heddon on the Wall and Corbridge.
They are part of the Kielder Reservoir System, which provides fresh water for Tyneside, Northumberland and the Teeside manufacturing base.
They are split into 3 distinctive "ponds", each of which provides fishing opportunities, and in this case photographic ones too!
Fishing is by Permit only!!! Don't get caught!
Ninebanks between Whitfield Village, and Carshield. One of the benefits of working in Northumberland, you get to spend time in places like this.
Northumberland, one of the most historic parts of the UK, and one of the most untouched. Containing some of the most spectacular scenery in England, and 80 miles or so of coastline.
Northumberland used to be the biggest Kingdom in the entire UK, under the leadership of King Edwin. His lands stretched from the Humber, to the Forth River in Scotland. But today the County is divided up into different councils such as Tynedale, and Castle Morpeth, and nowadays Newcastle is set apart from Northumberland.
One of the most unique aspects of the County, is it is the least populated place in England. So it is a very good spot for photography or Landscape Portraits. As well as a variety of sporting activities such as Cycling, White water rafting, shooting, and windsurfing to name but a few.
And so as you will see by some of my photos, it has been and is a popular choice for film and TV crews. Alnwick Castle, which is still the home of the Duke of Northumberland, has appeared in many films and TV shows, such as Harry Potter and Blackadder etc. And as Northumberland is on the border with Scotland, it has the most fortifications of anywhere in England. Dating back to the days of border conflicts throughout the centuries.
I was passing through South Northumberland near Stocksfield, and the sunrise was so amazing I had to pull over and take a picture of it.
This is not enhanced in any way, as a point of fact, the sunrise faded pretty quickly. So to prove a point to be a good photographer, you have to have a large element of luck too!!!!!!
Whittonstall in the early morning snow.
Sometimes it's worth just stopping a second and enjoying the view. Moving your car on the other hand once you have stopped, its another matter!
