NorthofthetyneCamAugustl2013

One mile north of Corbridge, Halton Castle is the home of Sir Hugh and Lady Blackett. In aid of The British Red Cross they hold an Open Garden day. We took the opportunity to enjoy the gardens and indulge in tea and cake and cream teas. Northumberland

A shady spot in the Halton castle garden, Northumberland

I don't know what these flowers are but they were very beautiful, Halton Castle, Northumberland

Lovely roses against a garden wall, Halton Castle, Northumberland

The tower of Halton castle is built with the stones from the Roman Fort, Hunnum, the remains of which lies just a few hundred yards to the north, Northumberland

Information regarding the Fort see Hadrians Wall Camera between Milecastles 21 and 22

Information regarding the Castle see northofthetyne.co.uk

A rose covered wall in the courtyard. Halton Castle, Northumberland

A sundial atop a garden wall,. Halton Castle, Northumberland

A border of Lavender along a west facing garden wall,. Halton Castle, Northumberland

Interesting topiary, a pig ? (Suggestions?). Halton Castle, Northumberland

We had our cream tea, on what was a very hot day, under the shade of a large chestnut tree with a view south to the tyne valley past this lovely willow tree. Halton Castle, Northumberland

A River Tyne Arrival

We were down at the North Shield fish Quay for fish and chips when we saw the arrival of the "Planet Ace". This ship takes the Nissan car plant's exports to Europe. Here it returns for another load. The chap at the front of the photograph is gathering worms.

The "Planet Ace" makes its entry into the River Tyne. North Tyneside

The tugs take charge of the "Planet Ace" North Shields, North Tyneside

With the Pilot on board the "Planet Ace" creeps past the North Shields fish Quay, North Tyneside

The Tug facing the wrong way is, I think, to help in steering the ship around the bends in the Tyne. North Tyneside

This tug was busily charging to the front (Bow?) of the" Planet Ace" at North Shields, North Tyneside

Some bikers had called in for ice creams, North Shields on the River Tyne. North Tyneside

The High light and the Low light at North Shields on the River Tyne. North Tyneside

Northumberland is England's Secret !

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