Northumberland in Photographs

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Northumberland, the northernmost county in England on the border of Scotland boasts a spectacular variety of landscapes from the Cheviot Hills in the northwest of the county, high moorland, the Northumberland National Park and Kielder Forest, the spectacular geological feature of the Great Whin Sill to the North Sea Coast and the Farne Islands. The heritage of its rich and diverse history can be seen throughout the county too, from evidence of Roman ancestors at Hadrian's Wall, early Christian sites, mediaeval castles, market towns, picturesque villages and harbour towns to its proud industrial heritage around the city of Newcastle.Photographers Nathan Atkinson and Simon McCabe have captured Northumberland's essence in this collection of stunning images, displaying the county at its best. For those who are proud to live in the county, as well as those visiting, this book is a must. Look through these photographs and you will quickly see why this corner of England has such enduring appeal.