UK JOURNEYS - Newcastle upon Tyne to Consett - Part 2 (Dashcam)
Relax with a pleasant early morning drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Consett near Durham, UK. This video was shot in March 2019.
Places to see in ( Houghton le Spring - UK )
Places to see in ( Houghton le Spring - UK )
Houghton-le-Spring is a town in North East England, which has its recorded origins in Norman times. It lies in the local government district of the City of Sunderland, in the county of Tyne and Wear, but previously in County Durham prior to 1974. It is situated almost equidistant between the cathedral city of Durham 7 miles (11 kilometres) southwest and Sunderland about 6 mi (10 km) northeast. The town of Seaham and the North Sea lie about 5 mi (8 km) directly east. The villages and towns of Newbottle, Fencehouses and Hetton-le-Hole lie nearby. It has a population of 36,746.
Other villages within the Houghton-le-Spring postal district include: Philadelphia, Shiney Row, Chilton Moor and Woodstone Village. The A690 road from Durham to Sunderland meets the A182 in Houghton at an unusual interchange. Heading northeast, slip roads leave the A690, heading up to a roundabout, while the A690 climbs and travels above a second roundabout, before the entry slip joins the A690 itself.
The parish church of St Michael and All Angels dates back to Norman times and contains the tomb of Bernard Gilpin, known as 'the Apostle of the North'. Gilpin was Archdeacon of Durham and in 1557 became the rector at Houghton-le-Spring, which at that time was one of the largest parishes in England. During World War II, Houghton was relatively unscathed from the bombing raids on nearby Sunderland as it was not worth bombing.
Houghton was an active coal-mining town. The local mine began to sink its first shaft in 1823 and was active until its closure in 1981. At its peak in the early 20th century, the pit employed over 2,000 workers.
Houghton Feast is an ancient festival held every October in the town. It has its origins in the 12th century as the dedication festival to the parish church of St Michael & Order of Nine Angles. Nowadays the festival lasts ten days and typically features a fairground, carnival, fireworks and an ox-roasting event in commemoration of Rector Bernard Gilpin's feeding of the poor. It was expanded in the 16th century by Gilpin and again in the late 18th century when it became connected with horse racing. The 19th century saw the introduction of steam-powered rides and all the fun of the fair, however events were downscaled as a result of World War II. Rector Noel Gwilliam was responsible for initiating the feast format as we know it today and encouraging an emphasis on the religious aspects. 2005 marked the 50th anniversary since former ward councillor John Mawston became involved with Houghton Feast.
Houghton-le-Spring's main shopping area is Newbottle Street, with some businesses branching off onto nearby streets for example Mautland Square, Sunderland Street, Durham Road and The Broadway amongst others. The White Lion pub is the last of four 'Lion' houses, with other three being drastically redeveloped as new businesses or demolished across the last century. Other public houses include the Houghton Comrades, the Copt Hill, the Mill, the Burn, the Britannia and the Wild Boar which is part of the Wetherspoons chain.
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Riverside Walk in Durham & Awning Away - North East Trip - Day 8
Sunday morning riverside walk in Durham and putting the awning away.
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Return to Consett part one of two
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Consett is a town situated around 25km south west of Newcastle in County Durham. Famed for its steel works and red dust which closed thirty years ago, it is the place I spent most of my teenage years. Here I describe some of the things I see and how it has changed.
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Hadrian's Wall at Cawfields Quarry, Northumberland, UK
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This is a point some seven km or so to the west of Steel Rig. The countryside is as remarkable as ever and in a way the former quarry has added to the beauty of this spot. It is now a National Park recreation site with a lake, easy-access paths, a pond and waymarked trails. The pond was formed when the quarry was abandoned.
My channel on you tube : is one of the most prolific from Poland. My big interest in life is travel and history but I have also placed films on other subjects
There are a number of films here on the packaging industry. This is because I am the publisher of Central and Eastern European Packaging -- - the international platform for the packaging industry in this region focussing on the latest innovations, trends, design, branding, legislation and environmental issues with in-depth profiles of major industry achievers. Most people may think packaging pretty boring but it possibly effects your life more than you really imagine!
Barbados 27 May 3 June 2010
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The Worm Trail Ride
A ride down the hypnotic and intense worm trail, a winding raised path just to the side of the C2C cycle route outside of Chester-le-Street Durham England. filmed on Go-Pro with candy effect.
Avoiding bees frogs and other known hazards...
Pipers practice at Stirling Castle ahead of Armed Forces Day 2014
Saturday 28th June 2014 saw Armed Forces Day in Stirling, Scotland. This is a video of the proceedings on the esplanade just before the 11:30am KO
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A compilation of 14 of the best military parades that taken place in Scotland since Armed Forces Day 2011 (Edinburgh). Featuring the skirl of the bagpipes as well as the brass bands of HM Royal Marines and HM RAF.
Videod at iconic historical locations in the main cities of Scotland - Edinburgh Castle and The Royal Mile, Stirling Castle, Glasgow City Centre (George Square).
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2. The RAF Band - Armed Forces Day 2014 (Stirling) - 5 mins
3. British Army Bands - Armed Forces Day 2014 (Stirling) - 12 mins
4. Pipes & Drums Practice - Armed Forces Day 2014 (Stirling) - 19 mins
5. The Service - Armed Forces Day 2014 (Stirling) - 17 mins
6. The Royal Marines march to be presented with The Freedom of Glasgow (Glasgow) - 18 mins
7. The Royal Marines are presented with The Freedom of Glasgow (Glasgow) - 12 mins
8. The Royal Marines march after being presented with The Freedom of Glasgow (Glasgow) - 20 mins
9. 1st Battalion Scots Guards homecoming parade 2013 (Glasgow) - 14 mins
10. 2ns Battalion Scots Guards (Royal Highland Fusiliers) homecoming parade 2013 (Glasgow) - 5 mins
11. Edinburgh Military Tattoo Fireworks and March Back to Barracks 2013 (Edinburgh) - 9 mins
12. The Order of The Thistle Parade 2012 (Edinburgh) - 10 mins
13. Armed Forces Day Parade down Royal Mile 2011 (Edinburgh) - 14 mins
14, Pipes & Drums on Calton Hill (Edinburgh) - 11 mins
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1st day of SPRING UK pt 2 - MO SNOW. This is the time of year when grass is supposed to be sprouting, daffodils should be poking their yellow heads out of the soil. But no. Tons of SNOW have been dropped onto this UNITED KINGDOM. Music from You Tube Audio Library. Young and Old know Love, by Puddle of Infinity.
Amazing military helicopter landing on ship deck in rough seas
It’s an amazing , of a military helicopter landing on the deck of a rather small ship in rough seas and see the extent to which the deck of the ship is just rolling with the waves. It’s amazing they can land in these conditions. Operating helicopters onboard ships is extremely complex, due in part to the difficulty of landing a helicopter on a moving platform, but also due to numerous practical engineering
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