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Newcastle Herald
Newcastle Herald

Reflecting on lost watering holes

Above: The former Lenaghans Hotel, near Minmi, in April 2011, before it was restored. Picture by Ed Tonks. Below: This Junction restaurant was once a prominent 19th century hotel.

FOR many years I was intrigued while driving past a mystery house in the swamp near Minmi.

Framed by tall trees, the local landmark even seemed to be encircled by a moat when the low-lying land was flooded. Little wonder really, as the solid, two-storey 19th century brick structure sits on the edge of the Hexham wetlands.

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