Durham Cathedral
Durham Cathedral by Jerome Hanratty (1930-2013) The deep lawns muffle the mellow bells,Here, high on Palace Green, aloof among the graves,The coiffured trees, gowns and… Read More »Durham Cathedral
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Maiden Castle and the Roman Origins of Durham
By Thomas Bainbridge The City of Durham boasts a great Christian and medieval heritage. It is the site of a monumental Cathedral — the shrine of… Read More »Maiden Castle and the Roman Origins of Durham
The Infamous History of the Black Middens
This notorious reef known as the Black Middens, has been claiming ships and the lives of mariners since the time of the Vikings. Being almost… Read More »The Infamous History of the Black Middens
Upcoming Rum Events
Upcoming Rum Events Join us on Friday 28th November where you’ll be able to sample the spirit, listen to Luan Hanratty tell us about the… Read More »Upcoming Rum Events
Adding a Metro Stop Between Tynemouth and North Shields
Controversial! Adding a Metro Stop Between Tynemouth and North Shields 12th Nov 2025 Suggestion for a new Metro station to bring more activity to the… Read More »Adding a Metro Stop Between Tynemouth and North Shields
My new rum takes inspiration from a reef that has sunk countless ships in the Tyne
My new rum takes inspiration from a reef that has sunk countless ships in the Tyne 21st Oct 2025 Feature in the Shields Gazette https://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/my-new-rum-takes-inspiration-from-a-reef-that-has-sunk-countless-ships-in-the-tyne-5364641… Read More »My new rum takes inspiration from a reef that has sunk countless ships in the Tyne
Introducing Black Middens Rum 🥃
Introducing Black Middens Rum 🥃🌊 Born from the tides, shaped by the North Sea, Black Middens Rum is Penbal’s tribute to Tyneside’s maritime spirit. Infused with cherry,… Read More »Introducing Black Middens Rum 🥃
Tynemouth Castle Drawbridge Found?
Is this slightly raised dry patch of land in the Moat the foundation of a pier for the medieval drawbridge? The dry mound in the… Read More »Tynemouth Castle Drawbridge Found?
Roman Arrowhead Found at Tynemouth
By Luan Hanratty This remarkable and unmistakable discovery, as well as the other finds, have emerged from between 60cm-75cm down on a 60cm-wide x 100cm-long… Read More »Roman Arrowhead Found at Tynemouth
The Roman Road into Tynemouth and What Remains Today
By Luan Hanratty Of course, we all know Hadrian’s Wall ended at Segedunum, but we’ve wrritten loads in these pages on what filled the gap… Read More »The Roman Road into Tynemouth and What Remains Today