A new guidebook to Northumberland is set to be unveiled at Alnwick Castle at the end of September.
Stephen Platten, the former Dean of Norwich and Bishop of Wakefield who now resides in Berwick-upon-Tweed, has explored most corners of Northumberland in a series of ancient Land Rovers before writing Northumberland: A Guide . The book explores the county from coast to countryside, aiming to take the reader to the castles, beaches, houses, churchyards and battle sites.
Inspired by the former Shell County Guides, the brainchild of John Betjeman, guide to Northumberland editions of these were published in 1937, 1954 and 1967. The 2022 version covers hamlets, villages and towns from West Woodburn to Wooler, Allendale to Alston, and there's even a spot for Newcastle and North Tyneside.
