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| Bradley Simmonds:
Just heading down to the north east of england for a quick four day stint; york, durham and hadrians wall...maybe newcastle if someone points out what there is to do and see there.... I love history especially the engineering side of things... What do people recommend for handrians wall where to go ect. Just an open book any and all input would be greatly appreciated Cheers |
| S. Heslop:
You could visit Beamish museum. http://www.beamish.org.uk/ It's a great day out with alot to see. I'd really reccomend visiting this place. There's also Tanfield railway nearby. They run the train on Sundays. http://www.tanfieldrailway.co.uk/ Although there's not a whole lot to do there except ride and look at the train, but it could maybe compliment Beamish. Cragside is pretty good for walks, and there's an industrial connection and a few things to see. http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cragside/ My parents love it. Armstrong definitely had an eye for scenery. |
| micktoon:
Hi Bradley, Beamish is a must but you could spend days there alone, I have not been but York and Darlington and I think Shildon all have railway museums, there is also the Discovery meuseum in Newcastle which has engineering related things in it. The Laing art gallery in Newcastle is also top quality place all sorts of class items from the building itself to artwork of engineering and shipyards etc, top class local art of all types , glass, ceramics, wood carvings, silversmithing, goldsmithing , Dame Laura Knight exhibition is still on too I think. As for the Romans you are spoilt for choice in this area from the museum of antiquity s in Newcastle university and all along the wall from Wallsend to the west coast. I would say Vindolanda and Chesters are well worth a visit and give a good over view of the area in Roman times. Hope you enjoy your visit. Cheers Mick. |
| Bradley Simmonds:
Cheers to both of you for the suggestions! Thanks they are definately now on my to do list. I will let you know how it goes next week when i return from the trip. Brad |
| lordedmond:
York railway museum is worth a visit if your into loco,s Stuart |
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