Haydon Bridge: A Brief History
A brief history of Haydon Bridge, a charming village in Northumberland in the north of England. We operate taxis near Haydon Bridge.
Hexham Abbey: A Brief History
There has been a church on the site of the Abbey for over 1300 years since Etheldreda, Queen of Northumbria made a grant of lands to Wilfrid, Bishop of York c.674.
Northumberland Dark Sky Park
A patch of Northumberland’s night sky has become the largest area of protected sky …
Northumberland’s Castles
Northumberland’s castles are the place to discover both the county’s battle-scarred history and the luxury living of wealthy landowners of bygone days.
The Moot Hall
The Moot Hall stands in Hexham Market Place opposite the abbey. It is a four-storey gate house with a three storey block attached to it.
The Hexham Riot: Massacre in the Market Place
The Hexham Riot of 9th March 1761 resulted in the deaths of over 50 men and women, with dozens more wounded.
The Legend of the Hexham Heads
In 1972, two young boys unearthed what would become local legend and folklore.
Hexham
Hexham is the largest town in West Northumberland situated on the A69 main Newcastle to Carlisle road 20 miles west of Newcastle and standing on the banks of the river Tyne.
Corbridge: A Brief History
We operate Taxis in Corbridge, a quiet village in Northumberland. However historically it was a town of high importance…