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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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44 comments

TOZ said:

Hi Roger a great Castle was there last year .
All the best TOZ
2 months ago

Roger (Grisly) replied to TOZ:

Thanks TOZ, Its a stunner !
2 months ago

William Sutherland said:

Exceptional shot!

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2 months ago ( translate )

Roger (Grisly) replied to William Sutherland:

Thank you,William
2 months 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.
2 months ago ( translate )

Roger (Grisly) replied to LotharW:

Thank you Lothar, you were moving too fast?
2 months ago

Pam J said:

OOHHH ROGER !
MEMORIES !
2 months ago ( translate )

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Beautiful b/w image Roger.
hWW
2 months ago

gezginruh said:

Looks wonderful in B&W!
HWW!

Best wishes
Füsun
2 months ago

Ko Hummel said:

HWW Roger
2 months 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 months ago ( translate )

tiabunna said:

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

polytropos said:

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

Kayleigh said:

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