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____Welcome______Welcome to my Northumberland powerpoint.

The last thousands of years, many people have come to this amazing land in England. Northumberland has grew in

the popularity of many people throughout time and history.

Today many people visit the land of Northumberland to enjoy the history, the landscape and the beautiful scenery throughout this amazing place in England. I hope you enjoy learning about

the history and place of Northumberland.

BAMBURGHBamburgh is a little historical village in

Northumberland. The village has lots of history about the castle, Grace Darling and St Aidan’s

Church. Today Bamburgh is a tourist attraction for

people to visit while they are on their holidays in Northumberland. In the next few slides, I will tell you about Grace Darling, the Castle

and church of this amazing village.

GRACE DARLINGGrace Darling was born on 24th November 1815 in

Bamburgh. She lived with her family in a little cottage in the village. She went to school in Bamburgh with her friends until one night which changed her life forever. Grace was called to help the people who were

struggling to get to Longhurst Lighthouse before dark, she saved many people on this ship until her

passing in 1840 where she was buried in Bamburgh in the churchyard.

BAMBURGH CASTLEBamburgh Castle was built during 987AD. The castle is

upon a rock overlooking the majestic North Crashing Sea. The Castle has many different tales and treasures to look at. When you look inside, see the rooms and the banquet

halls where the kings used to eat. The castle is a intresting place that people can

come and see the rooms of the castle. There is a shop and café with a museum decidated to the

Armstrong Family. You must go and see this amazing castle!.

MAP Of Northumberland

LINDISFARNELindisfarne is a popular place to visit in Northumberland. The town was first founded by 2 saints called Aidan and Cuthbert, these two saints became the most important

saints in the first centuries of Lindisfarne. In 987Ad, the Vikings destroyed Lindisfarne and

today the town Is a well know place for visitors to come and see the castle and priory of Lindisfarne.

CASTLE & PRIORYIn 1537 after the ruins of the abbey remained, Henry VIII

decided to build a castle on top of the rocks of the old abbey. The castle is on a rocky hill overlooking the sea. This

castle allows tourists to see remarkable stones and gifts that were sold from the abbey.

The Castle is now in the hands of the National Trust, with the abbey in the hands of English Heritage, today these two

properties are still worth much history for Lindisfarne.

DUNSTANBURGHDunstanburgh is a little village near Embleton Bay in Northumberland. There is a little village with serves 2

pubs, a café and a walk to Dunstanburgh Castle. The Castle is very dramatic and it is ruined, the

castle was built by Thomas Earl of Lancaster who was a cousin of King Edward I to maintain the

defences to Northumberland. The castle is now in the hands of English Heritage and it can only be

visited by walking to it on foot.

CHILLINGHAMChillingham is a little village sit on the historical and

spooky castle and wild cattle that come out three times during the year. The village has a church leading towards

the castle. Chillingham Castle is the most spooky castle in England, the castle has been founded since the

13th century and today holds a exhibition, shop and majestic café.

ALNMOUTHUTHAlnmouth is a little town on the River Aln. It is also a fishing

town where the Aln meets the crashing North Sea. The town has been a tourist place because the river meet’s it

ocean. The town has shops, cafes, church and restaurants. Alnmouth is near Warkworth which is the nearest

castle.

WARKWORTHA

Warkworth is a town on the bend of the River Coguet in Northumberland. The main attraction in Warkworth is the

majestic ruined castle which was built during the 10th century.

Today many people visit Warkworth for it’s shops, boats and castle. This is a lovely little town to visit in

Northumberland.

Written & Presented ByTom Oates

Many Thanks to:The ArchboldsNational Trust

English HeritageEmma Oates & Family