Northumberland Past

A summary of the landholding patterns in this area from the Northumberland County Histories Vol 8-9: Introduction William I tried to ru...

1066! Probably the most famous date in British history. But it was several decades later that the Normans eventually colonised and fully...

Adjacent to Burradon Farm house, which is about six miles north of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, stands a ruinous tower house. It is not easy to spot...

Boundaries and Areas From the middle ages until the late 20th century the administration of various services etc (mostly poor relief) was...