Covering
Durham, Northumberland, Teeside and Tyne & Wear.Known locally
as the 'Secret Kingdom', Northumbria has many and varied treasures to discover.
Marking the gateway to Tyneside, from the South, stands Britain's largest
and most impressive modern sculpture - the 20 metre high Angel of the North.
In complete contrast to 20th century culture and technology, on Holy Island
there is much to learn from 1300 years ago. It was here that the Vikings
made their first invasion into Britain, and here that an important centre
of Christianity and pilgrimage was first established. As the largest county
in this region, Northumberland is also the least densely populated with
vast expanses of land swallowed up into the Nationl Park, the Kielder Forest,
the Border Forest and the Cheviot Hills. And, of course, the Romans bisected
the south of the county with Hadrian's Wall. Famous also for it's long stretches
of beaches and coastlines, many designated Areas of Outstanding Natural
Beauty. Noted for it's fishing industry, it will come as no surprise that
the region boasts a wealth of maritime heritage. Other bygone industries
have also left their individual marks to remind the community that once
this was a centre of innovation. Coal, lead, glass, and railways, are just
some of the features of this fascinating area. |
