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Bamburgh Castle

Bamburgh Castle is famous for holding the historic record as the first English castle to fall to cannon fire, and it features an outdoor collection of historic artillery including 24-pounder and 18-pounder cannons.

Just visible in the distance, Farne Islands
National Nature Reserve (NNR) and Site of Special Scientific Interest ( SSSI). Home to an internationally significant breeding colony of seabirds and Atlantic grey seals.

If viewed large the Longstone Lighthouse forever linked with Grace Darling can be just be seen, A link to this story here, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grace_Darling

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41 comments

TOZ said:

Hi Roger a great Castle was there last year .
All the best TOZ
3 days ago

Roger (Grisly) replied to TOZ:

Thanks TOZ, Its a stunner !
3 days ago

William Sutherland said:

Exceptional shot!

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3 days ago ( translate )

Roger (Grisly) replied to William Sutherland:

Thank you,William
3 days ago ( translate )

LotharW said:

Die Burg liegt wunderbar an einem weißen Sandstrand, auf dem ich schon gelaufen bin.. Die Kugel der Kanonen haben mich damals nicht getroffen.
3 days ago ( translate )

Roger (Grisly) replied to LotharW:

Thank you Lothar, you were moving too fast?
3 days ago

Pam J said:

OOHHH ROGER !
MEMORIES !
3 days ago ( translate )

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Beautiful b/w image Roger.
hWW
2 days ago

gezginruh said:

Looks wonderful in B&W!
HWW!

Best wishes
Füsun
2 days ago

Ko Hummel said:

HWW Roger
2 days ago ( translate )

Patrick Brandy said:

Wow ce fort contraste et des blancs lumineux qui donnent du punch à l'image merci pour l'info bonne journée Roger.
2 days ago ( translate )

tiabunna said:

A great b/w image, Roger. HWW.
2 days ago ( translate )

polytropos said:

The B/W version is very frightening.
HWW, and have a great week!
2 days ago ( translate )

Kayleigh said:

Sehr interessant, Roger! Ich mag dein Schwarz-Weiß :-) HWW :-)
2 days ago ( translate )

Adele said:

This castle must be so beautiful!
Terrific shot enhanced by the black and white and very interesting infos!
HWW Roger
2 days ago