Decided to use the trains and visit the local picturesque village of Corbridge. A sleepy place with exclusive shops and lots of eateries. So calming to wander aimlessly in the sunshine. The stone buildings and pretty flowered gardens add to the air of ambled living. No ruins in sight here. Henry VIII didn’t pay this place a visit, I bet the locals were extremely relieved.
Busy Hexham is in stark contrast to sleepy Corbridge. This is where all the activity is , high street shops, cars, banks, clothing and supermarkets. All the things needed for daily life plus some art and literature. Great joy, I found the book shop and the ice cream parlour.
Time to sit a while and absorb the sunshine in the grounds of the abbey, Henry VIII missed this one too. Sadly the doors are locked on this impressive building.
You may have noticed Royal Mail post boxes are sporting new knitted hats, toppers they are known as. The craze began during the lock down, a way to keep people occupied and to spread smiles in the times we find ourselves in. It has continued with many more knitters joining in. There are now Facebook pages showing their locations. I think they brighten the place up and I love the talent that goes into the many different designs. I found two today in Hexham.
As we leave the town a glance back in the distance and the shape of a badger can be found on the hill. He’s the Badger of Prudhoe built as a symbol of the environment. Though some say it was a mark of respect for all the badgers who lost their homes as the building of A695 destroyed their land.
Crossing the bridge surrounded by the movement of the River Tyne, a fisherman waits.
A day in a psyche garden tomorrow beckons as we make our way to Hadrian’s wall.
