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gothic-architecture · 5 months

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Cragside, Rothbury, Northumberland

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#gothic #gothic architecture #gothic castle #tudor #tudor revival #rothbury #northumberland #england #britain #great britain #fall #autumn

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hippography · 4 months

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Rothbury (2306).

The property of Mr. Frank H. Stericker. By Leveret out of Daisy Queen.

Winner of the First Prize (Two-year-olds) at the Royal Agricultural Society’s Show, 1901.

Sir Humphrey de Trafford, 1907, The Horses of the British Empire, Vol. 1.

#Cleveland Bay #rare breed #harness horse #coach horse #stallion #Rothbury #1907 #The Horses of the British Empire

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fenthebonebreaker · 4 months

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December '23 Challenge: Ink & Wash Landscapes (Part 3)

[Part 1] [Part 2]

17. Ogooué River, Lope National Park, Gabon

18. Rothbury, Northumberland, England, UK

19. Laguna Colorada, Eduard Avaroa Andean Fuana National Reserve, Bolivia

20. Ban Gioc Falls, China/Vietnam Border

21. Bear Gulch Reservoir, Pinnacles National Park, California, USA

22. Saguago National Park, Arizona, USA

23. Yuruani-tepui, Canaima National Park, Bolivar State, Venezuela

24. Aeolis Mons aka Mount Sharp, Gale Crater, Mars

And done! A little late, but c'est la vie. On to January's project!

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praisesatanitsfriday · 1 year

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#thruntonwoods #woods #northumberland #dslr #d3400 #nikon #photography #forest #northumbrian #landscape #nikond3400 #rothbury #cragside #photography #nationaltrust #rothbury #brinkburnpriory #brinkburn #englishheritage #explore #daysout #photooftheday #photographer #simonsidehills #simonside (at Cragside National trust) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpNAsnQIIwU/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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veeofwilds · 1 year

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⁂ christmas in rothbury ⁂

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flackscutabovetherest · 5 months

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#lawn clean up service in North Rothbury #lawn clean up service #lawn clean up service North Rothbury #North Rothbury #lawn clean up #lawncleanupservice #lawncleanup #lawn

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andydrarch · 2 years

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eBird making a contest where you submit five checklists and get put in a drawing for Zeiss bins is turning me into a lunatic

#andy says random crap #I had to help set up and attend a party today and I have made three checklists so far #two to go #I wanna do them in different locations but it’s hard #not many good places to bird in Rothbury lol

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petportraitsbyheatherlovelace · 2 years

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A commissioned portrait of their Bedlington Terrier named Tilly. Staedtler Mars Lumograph pencils used on 9″X12″ Strathmore paper.

#bedlington terrier #rodbery terrier #rothbury terrier #terrier #dog #canine #pets #animal #pet portrait #commission #Dog Art #dog drawing #Dog portrait

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sharon337 · 6 months

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Rothbury

It's built on a 20 x 20 lot in Chestnut Ridge

Value $77,117

2 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms

No Custom Content is required for this residential lot.

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#thesims #thesims4 #ts4 #thesims4build #ts4build #thesims4lots #ts4lots #thesims4residential #ts4residential #thesimsresource #sharon337

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centuriespast · 1 year

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Sharp's Folly unknown architect Hillhead Road, Rothbury, Northumberland

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kiltro · 1 month

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Kiltro's playing at Electric Forest festival in Rothbury, Michigan in a few months! Get tickets on their official site!

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readtilyoudie · 2 months

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After a brief hesitation, she dipped her head. “Thank you for the dance.”

He inclined his head.

With that he turned to walk away, but after about five steps, he glanced over his shoulder. With an odd sense of satisfaction, he watched as she plucked her spectacles out from the inside of her bodice and placed them on her nose where they belonged. He bit back a smile, bemused, as always, by just how this one managed to get under his skin.

Indeed, the earldom of Rothbury was synonymous with debauchery, gambling, too much wine, and too many women for generations. The men in his family certainly never took it upon themselves to rescue bespectacled wallflowers from the indignity of being the only young woman without a dance partner.

Rothbury turned to leave the room, ignoring the curious looks of a few guests who obviously wondered why in hell he would bother paying any attention at all to the reigning wallflower of London. He, the reigning scoundrel. No doubt they all thought she was to be his new conquest.

He did not blame them. Because in truth, that’s what he did, that’s what he was. Seduce and dominate. Charm and manipulate. A user of women.

How they would scoff, Rothbury mused bitterly, if they knew that he was secretly in love with the silly little chit, spectacles and all.

To Wed a Wicked Earl (Devine & Friends, #2) by Olivia Parker

#book quote #to wed a wicked earl #olivia parker #devine and friends #historical romance #romance #quote #quotes #booklr #bookblr

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praisesatanitsfriday · 2 years

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#thruntonwoods #woods #northumberland #dslr #d3400 #nikon #photography #forest #northumbrian #landscape #nikond3400 #rothbury #cragside #photography #nationaltrust #rothbury #brinkburnpriory #brinkburn #englishheritage #explore #daysout #photooftheday #photographer #simonsidehills #simonside #autumn #october2022 (at Cragside, Rothbury, Northumberland.) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ckav-6hoG01/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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flackscutabovetherest · 5 months

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Transforming Your Lawn: A Guide to Finding the Best Clean-Up Service in North Greta

A well-maintained lawn adds charm to any property, but achieving that pristine look often requires professional assistance. For residents in North Greta seeking reliable lawn clean-up services, this guide offers valuable insights into finding the perfect team to transform your outdoor space. Read this article for more details!

#lawn clean up service north rothbury #lawn clean up service #lawn cleanup service #lawn cleanup services #lawn cleanup service north rothbury #north rothbury #lawn cleanup #lawncleanup #lawncleanupservices #northrothbury #lawn service north rothbury #lawn #lawn maintenance #lawn maintenance north rothbury #lawn maintenance services #lawn mowing

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mediaevalmusereads · 7 months

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Romancing the Duke. By Tessa Dare. Avon, 2014.

Rating: 4/5 stars

Genre: historical romance

Series: Castles Ever After #1

Summary: As the daughter of a famed author, Isolde Ophelia Goodnight grew up on tales of brave knights and fair maidens. She never doubted romance would be in her future, too. The storybooks offered endless possibilities.

And as she grew older, Izzy crossed them off. One by one by one.

Ugly duckling turned swan?

Abducted by handsome highwayman?

Rescued from drudgery by charming prince?

No, no, and… Heh.

Now Izzy’s given up yearning for romance. She’ll settle for a roof over her head. What fairy tales are left over for an impoverished twenty-six year-old woman who’s never even been kissed?

This one.

***Full review below.***

Content Warnings: graphic sexual content, ableism, reference to bullying

Overview: I'm in a bit of a reading slump, so I figured I'd try to get back into things by picking up some Tessa Dare. I loved the Spindle Cove series, so I figured I'd try Castles Ever After. Overall, I liked this book more than I thought I would. Despite some pacing problems and a male love interest that is an archetype I dislike, there was something thematically satisfying about how everything came together in this novel. So for that reason, this book gets 4 stars from me.

Writing: Dare's writing in this book contains all the characteristic humor balanced with sincerity that an avid reader might expect from the author. There were moments that were silly alongside moments that were more serious, and it was a comforting reminder of why I enjoy Dare's work so much.

But what I really liked about this book was the way all the thematic threads came together. This book is concerned with a number of things: fairy tales (or fiction, more broadly) vs reality, feeling like one cannot live up to expectations, etc. All of them complimented each other and wove in and out of the individual character arcs in ways that I found incredibly satisfying.

Plot: The non-romance plot of this book follows Isolde Goodnight, the impoverished daughter of a famous children's author. After the sudden death of her father leaves her penniless, Izzy receives a letter from a mysterious solicitor, informing her that she has inherited a castle from an admirer of her late father. Izzy travels to claim the castle only to find that the previous owner - the mysterious and surly Ransom Vane, Duke of Rothbury - is still living inside. With both Izzy and Ransom unwilling to give up their claim on the castle, the two resolve to tolerate each other until the legal matters can be settled.

There were parts of this book that I found a little silly, but on the whole, it was charming and light and I got swept up in the fairy-tale dramatics of it all. I liked seeing the push and pull between Izzy and Ransom, and I think the theme of inheritance and fraud was interesting without being overpowering or distracting.

I do think, however, that the last 25% of the book or so was incredibly rushed. There was a moment when Ransom had a change of heart about Izzy's father and his stories, and from that point on, it felt like Dare was racing to the end. I think Random's change would have felt more natural if we had seen more of the process from his perspective. As it stands, the scenes are structured in a way so that Ransom pops off page for a while and comes back completely changed, and we learn of what changed him through expositional dialogue. As a result, a lot of important things are told to us, and the action being described is dramatic enough where I would have actually liked to see it play out.

But even so, the plot came together in a way that I felt did a lot of justice to the book's themes, so even with the pacing issues, the plot was crafted well enough to impress me.

Characters: Izzy, our heroine, is admirable for her stubborn refusal to give up on her security and for her refusal to back down from Ransom. I liked that she could outsmart Ransom and get the upper hand, and I liked that she often used that power to do things that benefited both of them. I also really liked that Izzy was inexperienced without being naive. Since she has never been kissed and has grown up on fairy tales, one might expect that she has unrealistic expectations of romance, but I found her down-to-earth (yet not too austere) attitude refreshing. I also very much respected Izzy's awareness about how appearances affect one's place in society and how not meeting people's expectations can damage relationships, especially between (for lack of a better word) celebrities and fans.

Ransom, our hero, is of an archetype that I don't enjoy much: he's grumpy and self-loathing in a way that feels too self-indulgent, and he's constantly telling the heroine how much of a dangerous monster he is. Given his background and the themes this book is playing with, I understand why Ransom is written this way, but even so, I've kind of had my fill of heroes like him.

Supporting characters were rather charming in that most of them were loyal, devoted supporters of either Izzy's father or Ransom's mother. I loved that Izzy was kind to people who were just a little too devoted to her father's stories, seeing them as well-intentioned and worthy of respect. I also loved the dedication and affection Ransom's valet, Duncan, had for his master and how he challenges the definition of "family" for Ransom's benefit.

Romance: The romance between Izzy and Ransom was entertaining in that they were constantly at odds with one another, trying their best to get the upper hand. It was amusing to watch them go toe to toe and for Izzy to almost single handedly be responsible for Ransom wanting to rejoin the wider world, learning that asking for help is not a sign of weakness. It made the emotional intimacy more powerful, and I felt like both characters grew together as individuals and as one half of a couple.

The only thing that irritated me was that there were a few moments when Ransom's forwardness felt a little too aggressive, though my observation might be based on personal taste. I'm not a fan of heroes who don't necessarily care for their virgin partners properly, and it seemed to me that there were times when Ransom prioritized his own pleasure over Izzy's comfort.

TL;DR: Despite some pacing problems and a hero who is a bit too broody for my tastes, Romancing the Duke earns a higher rating for its stubborn heroine and its effective exploration of complex themes. Though there were some things that I wish were different, overall, this book was fairly entertaining and did a good job incorporating various fairy tale and gothic elements without feeling too naive.

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thecrimecrypt · 1 year

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Crimes That Shook Britain (North East)

John Darwin In March 2002, John Darwin, 51, paddled out to sea in his canoe near his Hartlepool home. He never returned Coastguard rescue teams and police searched for him, but all they found was Darwin's paddle.

Several weeks later, the wreckage of his canoe washed up on a beach. With no body found by April 2003, John Darwin was declared dead. His widow Anne and their two sons grieved. Until December 2007 - when Darwin walked into a police station, claiming to have amnesia.

John Darwin was reunited with his sons and Anne, who'd moved to Panama, was delighted. Only, a pjoto emerged of Anne and John in Panama, together in 2006. The couple had actually faked John's death to claim his £250,000 life insurance.

Both Darwins were jailed for over six years - him for obtaining cash by deception, her for deception and money laundering.

Michael Atherton New Year's Day 2012 - taxi driver Michael Atherton, 42, shot dead his partner Susan McGoldrick, 47, her sister Alison Turnbull, 44, and niece Tanya Turnbull, 24, at his home in Peterlee. He then turned the gun on himself.

His stepdaughter survived after fleeing via a window. It emerged Atherton had a history of domestic violence. He blamed Alison for his arrest in 2008, after a row. When he discovered Susan had gone out with her sister that night, he said there'd be trouble if he saw Alison at his home. He said he'd stay in a hotel.

Yet the women arrived home before he'd left. A row erupted and Atherton got his gun from the car.

Mary Bell On 25 May 1968, the day before her 11th birthday, Mary Bell strangled Martin Brown, 4. His body was found in a derelict house in Newcastle.

Two months later, Mary enlisted a 13-year-old friend to help strangle Brian Howe, 3. His mutilated body was found on waste ground. When detectives questioned local children, Mary and her friend acted strangely, their stories changing. Officers soon realised Mary was a killer.

The friend was acquitted and gave evidence against Mary. The court heard Mary committed the crimes 'for the pleasure and excitement of killing'. Mary Bell was convicted of manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility. She was sentenced to life in detention, released aged 23, and given a new identity.

Raoul Moat Two days after being released from prison on 3 July 2010, Raoul Moat, 37, from Newcastle, went on the rampage with a sawn-off shotgun.

First he shot his ex Samantha Stobbart and her new partner Chris Brown. While on the run in Rothbury, Moat shot police officer David Rathboand in the face. Brown was killed, Stobbart injured and PC Rathboand blinded.

Police deployed armed officers in one of Britain's biggest manhunts. In a letter left with a friend, Moat declared war on officers, saying that he wouldn't stop 'until I am dead'. On 9 July, police tracked Moat to the river Coquet, leading to a stand-off. Police negotiated, but Moat shot himself the next morning.

Sadly, David Rathboand later took his own life.

Billy Dunlop - Double Jeopardy Pizza delivery girl Julie Hogg, 22, disappeared in November 1989. Eighty days later, her mother Ann found her decomposing, partially mutilated body behind a bath panel in Ann's Billingham home.

Julie's ex Billy Dunlop was charged with murder, yet juries at two trials failed to reach a verdict. He was cleared. The double jeopardy law (which meant Dunlop could not be tried again) meant he thought he'd got away with murder for 17 years.

Ann fought for double jeopardy laws to be scrapped and, in 2003. MPs backed changes allowing serious cases with compelling new evidence to be reopened. Dunlop pleaded guilty to murder in 2006, was jailed for life.

Gary Vinter = Freed to Kill Again Gary Vinter killed colleague Carl Edon, 22, in a railway workers' cabin in 1995. Vinter stabbed him 37 times, puncturing every organ. He was jailed for life, but released in 2006, after serving 10 years.

In July 2006, he married Anne White. But Vinter was recalled to prison after a New Year pub brawl. Released again in early 2008, he separated from Anne after attacking her at their home in Eston, Middlesbrough. That February, Vinter bundled his estranged wife into a car.

After holding her hostage at his mother's house, he stabbed Anne to death. He was jailed for life. In 2011, Vinter attacked Roy Whiting - killer of schoolgirl Sarah Payne - in jail.

In 2016, he received a third life sentence for trying to murder fellow 'life' Lee Newell behind bars.

#murder #truecrime #tc community #tcc family #serialkillers #killing #true crime community #blog #serialkiller #crimes that shook britain #england #billy dunlop #mary bell #gary vinter #john darwin #faked death #michael atherton #north east england

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