Finding Ad Murum
Finding Ad Murum Part I of II By Luan Hanratty The only mention in history of the Anglo-Saxon palace of Ad Murum (At-the Wall) is from… Read More »Finding Ad Murum
Medieval
The Beginnings of Tynemouth
By Gary Holland Tynemouth is a place that is steeped in history. The town has seen invasions by the Romans and Vikings, two World Wars,… Read More »The Beginnings of Tynemouth
Medieval Document Discovered in Tyneside Market
By Gary Holland There is a famous saying that one man’s rubbish is another man’s treasure. Therefore this post begins with the author in South… Read More »Medieval Document Discovered in Tyneside Market
What the First ‘Shields’ Were Like
The priors of Tynemouth were not just pious clergymen, they were also almost like pirate kings and powerful overlords of the area. They spent much… Read More »What the First ‘Shields’ Were Like