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Chillingham. Ancient Tomb.
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Scent of Gorse. En Route to College Valley.
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Fields of Gold. Making Hay.
Harbottle Castle. Ruins of Medieval Castle.
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Harbottle Castle.

Historical ruins of Medieval Castle. Northumberland.

Born and brought up in Newcastle, I spent much of my youth cycling the country roads of Northumberland and camping in countless spots there during the 40’s and 50’s. Your photographs bring back happy memories - I especially enjoy your choice of prose and poetry accompanying the scenes.

Harbottle castle.

It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade. ~Charles Dickens

Harbottle castle through the trees.

Built in 1106 by the Barons of Redesdale.

I came upon the ruins of Harbottle Castle one sunlit day in late March. I opened a gate, walked through a field of grazing sheep and entered the site of the castle through a gap in a stone wall. I was the only person there. I walked amongst the castle ruins,what tales they could tell.

The ruins of Harbottle castle in Northumberland.

In the 17th century much of the stonework was removed to build the houses in the village.

Harbottle castle.

This royal throne of kings, this sceptred isle,
This earth of majesty, this seat of Mars,
This other Eden, demi-paradise,
This fortress built by Nature for herself
Against infection and the hand of war,
This happy breed of men, this little world,
This precious stone set in the silver sea,
Which serves it in the office of a wall
Or as a moat defensive to a house,
Against the envy of less happier lands,--
This blessed plot, this earth, this realm, this England.
William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616), "King Richard II", Act 2 scene 1

Harbottle Castle. Northumberland.

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