There is more than one River Derwent in England, you know. The reservoir shown above sits on the River Derwent on the borders of County Durham and Northumberland. Below this reservoir, the River flows through a fairly steep, but green, valley, joining the River Tyne not far west of Newcastle.

What is there at Millshield

A Fix in the High Street

I don't only mean the High Street, of course, although untypically for the North East Durham does actually have a street called the High Street. In this instance I mean the Market Square. The Market Square sits in the centre of Durham. [read on…]

Are you in the Durham Loop?

Durham is a world heritage site. Much may be written about it. The narrow, hilly streets exude history at you. From here the powerful bishops ruled with varying effectiveness over the ever changing scenes of the borders. [read on…]

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What is there at Millshield
There is more than one River Derwent in England, you know. The ...

A Fix in the High Street
I don't only mean the High Street, of course, although untypically ...

Are you in the Durham Loop?
Durham is a world heritage site. Much may be written about it. ...