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Situated behind the shops and Turk's Head pub on the east side of the... (more)

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On the east bank of the River South Tyne. Operated by Northumbrian Water, even... (more)

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Both the South Tynedale Railway and its predecessor, the branch line from... (more)

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Premises of H.Kearton & Sons, in Market Place, Alston. The arrow cut in a... (more)

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Seen here are Haldon's sweet shop, Hi-Pennine outdoor clothing,... (more)

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A cobbled lane just off the market place, which narrows between the houses to... (more)

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Just north of Alston sewage works.

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Home of the South Tynedale Railway. Link

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Looking downstream [locally north].

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The South Tynedale Railway's southern terminus.

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The platform canopies were erected in 2017.

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There are earthworks among the trees.

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This was originally a Congregational chapel, built in 1805 and enlarged in 1821... (more)

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For context, see NY7146 : Doorway with unusual bench mark . Presumably this stone has been reused during... (more)

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