Stock Photography: England - Northumberland
I have amassed a large collection of Stock Photography images which previously could be accessed via a link to Photographers Direct.com. This was a well-established website with well over one million images on record, supplied by thousands of photographers worldwide. However, in early 2019 the site folded without warning or explanation, I suspect as the result of a downturn in the Stock Photography market.
As an alternative means of displaying my stock images, I am in the early stages of creating a series of thumbnail gallery pages featuring shots previously held by PD in addition to some of those included in the main posts. Due to the large number of JPEG files I have not attempted to re-keyword individual files as before but have grouped them under general headings so that they can be accessed via a general search. Larger categories will be sub-divided and some subjects may be duplicated on one or more pages.
As an alternative means of displaying my stock images, I am in the early stages of creating a series of thumbnail gallery pages featuring shots previously held by PD in addition to some of those included in the main posts. Due to the large number of JPEG files I have not attempted to re-keyword individual files as before but have grouped them under general headings so that they can be accessed via a general search. Larger categories will be sub-divided and some subjects may be duplicated on one or more pages.
Please note that all my images are subject to copyright. They are not free to use and have been embedded with a digital watermark. Also bear in mind that the thumbnails displayed are relatively low-quality, may be under or over exposed, and do not fully reflect the standard of images produced from the high-resolution files supplied to clients.
Bamburgh Castle
Farne Islands
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Norham Castle
Norham Castle sits on the south bank of the River Tweed in Northumberland, on the border between Scotland and England. Its construction began in 1121 at the instigation of Ranulf Flambard, the Bishop of Durham, who required a powerful fortress to protect his lands from marauding Scots. In 1136, however, David I of Scotland invaded the northern English county and captured Norham, the first of many occasions that the castle changed hands. Norham Castle played an important role in the Wars of Independence and Edward I, the `Hammer of the Scots`, used it as a base for his campaign to crush the rebellion in the north. Following his invasion of Scotland in 1296 Edward had his queen, Marguerite of France, remain at Norham in his absence.
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Edward ensured that the castle`s already strong defences were bolstered and Robert the Bruce discovered just how formidable they were in 1318 when he unsuccessfully besieged the castle for almost a year. The garrison resisted further Scottish attempts to capture it in 1319 and 1322, however, the persistence of the Scots paid off and in 1327 they finally succeeded. Their occupation was short-lived, however, as the stronghold was returned to the Bishop of Durham soon after, following a peace treaty. During the 15th century Norham was fought over during the Wars of the Roses (1455–1487), then in 1497 James IV of Scotland unsuccessfully attempted to reduce its walls with artillery during a two-week siege. Despite using the massive cannon Mons Meg the Scots had to abandon their efforts when a superior English army came to the garrison`s rescue.
In 1513 James IV of Scotland, having mustered a powerful army, crossed the border and again lay siege to Norham, blasting away with artillery, this time successfully. Soon after, however, James was killed and the Scots defeated at the Battle of Flodden Field. Thereafter the English regained control of Norham. By the mid-sixteenth century hostilities between Scotland and England had for the most part ceased and the garrison at Norham was wound down. Thereafter, the castle gradually fell into disrepair and became ruinous. It is now under the care of English Heritage.
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