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BERWICK UPON TWEED - The North Northumberland Town and East Coast Port

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The Port of Berwick is the second largest Northumberland Port, handling in excess of 150,000 tonnes of cargo (with capacity to handle significant additional tonnage) and around 250 shipping movements annually.

Berwick is situated on the eastern border between Scotland and the North East England, at the mouth of the River Tweed, which defines the historic Scottish Borderland.

Its coastal position places it equidistant from the Rivers Forth and Tyne.

Berwick is a modernising Trust Port, which has been established for over 125 years. The Harbour Master and staff see to the needs of incoming shipping and provide a friendly and flexible service to all Port users.

There is easy trade access to all the northern European ports including the Baltic, Mediterranean and beyond. Incoming cargo is transported by road. The main A1 road is situated less than ten minutes away from the Port, serving the North & South of the United Kingdom.

Official port Website: http://portofberwick.co.uk
The 'My Port' Website: http://www.wix.com/berwick/port
More Photo's: http://www.ravy-davy.webs.com/


Here is a copy of a post about Berwick, dated 2010, from the "Infrastructure and Mobility, Maritime Forum" of SSC . . .


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Land West Of Greenwood, Cornhill Road, Tweedmouth, Northumberland. Development of 30 Dwellings - Planning Approval

On Northumberland County Council Planning Portal on 18/02/19 this planning application approval for a new build housing scheme of 30 dwellings in Tweedmouth, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, initially submitted in 2016, amended 31/05/18

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16/01976/FUL

Development of 30 Dwellings - Amended 31/05/18

Land West Of Greenwood Cornhill Road Tweedmouth Northumberland

Application Received - Wed 08 Jun 2016

Application Validated - Tue 23 May 2017

Decision - Application Permitted

Decision Issued Date - Mon 18 Feb 2019

https://publicaccess.northumberland...ils.do?keyVal=O8EHT9QSI0D00&activeTab=summary

From the 151 planning documents of the planning application, https://publicaccess.northumberland...s.do?activeTab=documents&keyVal=O8EHT9QSI0D00

Design & Access Statement Rev 1.3 of 31/05/18, https://publicaccess.northumberland...SIGN_AND_ACCESS_STATEMENT_REV_1.3-1102777.pdf

Proposed site plan, https://publicaccess.northumberland...f/16_01976_FUL-PROPOSED_SITE_PLAN-1102773.pdf

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Swan Centre For Leisure, Northumberland Road, Tweedmouth, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, demolition of existing facilities and construction of replacement leisure centre and external 3G pitch - Sceening Option

On Northumberland County Council Planning Portal on 08/03/19 this in respect of new sports centre for Tweedmouth, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland

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19/00817/SCREEN

Screening Opinon for demolition of existing facilities and construction of replacement leisure centre and external 3G pitch

Swan Centre For Leisure Northumberland Road Tweedmouth Berwick-Upon-Tweed Northumberland TD15 2AS

Application Validated - Wed 06 Mar 2019

Status - Registered

https://publicaccess.northumberland...ils.do?keyVal=PNZVPIQS0CN00&activeTab=summary

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Land East Of Lifeboat House. Dock Road, Tweedmouth, 35 new homes - Planning Application

Another new build housing scheme for Tweedmouth, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland

On Northumberland County Council Planning Portal on 11/03/19 this planning application for a new build housing scheme of 35 dwellings in Tweedmouth, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland

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19/00474/FUL

Re-development of a brown field site to create 35 new homes. A mix of apartments and houses.

Land East Of Lifeboat House Dock Road Tweedmouth TD15 1RE

Application Validated - Mon 11 Mar 2019

Status - Registered

https://publicaccess.northumberland...ils.do?keyVal=PMM7CPQSLXT00&activeTab=summary

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Swan Centre For Leisure, Northumberland Road, Tweedmouth, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, demolition of existing facilities and construction of replacement leisure centre and external 3G pitch - Screening Option Decided

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On Northumberland County Council Planning Portal on 08/03/19 this in respect of new sports centre for Tweedmouth, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland

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19/00817/SCREEN

Screening Opinon for demolition of existing facilities and construction of replacement leisure centre and external 3G pitch

Swan Centre For Leisure Northumberland Road Tweedmouth Berwick-Upon-Tweed Northumberland TD15 2AS

Application Validated - Wed 06 Mar 2019

Status - Registered

https://publicaccess.northumberland...ils.do?keyVal=PNZVPIQS0CN00&activeTab=summary

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On Northumberland County Council Planning Portal on 09/04/19 this in respect of new sports centre for Tweedmouth, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland

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Status - Decided

Decision - EIA Not Required

Decision Issued Date - Tue 09 Apr 2019

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Swan Centre For Leisure, Northumberland Road, Tweedmouth, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland, Construction of replacement leisure centre and 3G pitch etc - Planning Application

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Following up on the above another planning application on Northumberland County Council Planning Portal for replacement leisure centre and 3G pitch and phased demolition of current centre, at Swan Centre For Leisure, Northumberland Road, Tweedmouth, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland

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19/01754/CCD

Construction of replacement leisure centre and 3G pitch and phased demolition of current centre with associated landscape works and parking

Swan Centre For Leisure Northumberland Road Tweedmouth Berwick-Upon-Tweed Northumberland TD15 2AS

Application Validated - Mon 03 Jun 2019

Status - Registered

https://publicaccess.northumberland...ils.do?keyVal=PSD6KPQS0CN00&activeTab=summary

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Swan Centre For Leisure, Northumberland Road, Tweedmouth, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland, Construction of replacement leisure centre and 3G pitch etc - Planning Approval

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On Northumberland County Council Planning Portal on 16/09/19 this in respect of above planning application for replacement leisure centre and 3G pitch and phased demolition of current centre, at Swan Centre For Leisure, Northumberland Road, Tweedmouth, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland

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Decision - Application Permitted

Decision Issued Date - Thu 12 Sep 2019

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Work begins on £20m Berwick leisure centre replacing 'not fit for purpose' Swan Centre

Follow up on the above posts

Chronicle Live website article from 18/12/19

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Work begins on £20m Berwick leisure centre replacing 'not fit for purpose' Swan Centre

The Swan Centre site became the focus of local protests when it was earmarked to become a joint hospital and leisure centre, but now a standalone leisure facility is going ahead

Work is officially under way on Berwick's new multi-million pound leisure centre.

Northumberland County Council held a 'turf-cutting ceremony' this week to mark the start of the £20m development, set to be built on the site of the current Swan Centre in Tweedmouth.

The work, which will be completed by Tolent Construction Limited, will take place in phases to keep the Swan Centre running until existing facilities can be replaced.

is due to open in March 2021. The new centre is expected to be completely open to the public in summer 2022.

Full article on https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/new...-leisure-centre-swans-northumberland-17429719

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New state-of-the art leisure centre takes shape in Berwick

From Northumberland County Council website on 28/10/20

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New state-of-the art leisure centre takes shape in Berwick

The first phase of work on a new £22.65m county council funded leisure centre is taking shape in Berwick as the steel structure of the new swimming pool completes.

The structure will house the five-lane, 25m swimming pool, a teaching pool, a leisure pool and spa facilities as well as a new fitness suite, café and reception area.

Using 430 tonnes of steel this first phase of work is a key milestone in the programme that ensures the existing Swan Centre continues to operate at all times until the new facilities open to replace them.

Full article, with picture, on https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/N...of-the-art leisure centre takes-shape-in.aspx

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Plans for new Berwick hospital in Northumberland set to move a step closer, Planning Application

Chronicle Live website article from 25/11/20

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Plans for new Berwick hospital in Northumberland set to move a step closer

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust’s proposed £25m development on the site of the town’s existing infirmary is recommended for approval at the Tuesday, December 1, meeting of Northumberland County Council’s strategic planning committee.

The trust says that the hospital’s ‘modern design incorporates sustainability and efficiency in the final choice of materials and will embrace the latest technology in delivering the highest quality of care’.

However, the design, scale and mass are among the complaints raised in the 27 objections sparked by the scheme, which has also attracted a letter of support from Berwick Civic Society saying the proposal would ‘replace an incoherent and lacklustre hospital’.

Full article on Plans for new Northumberland hospital set to move step closer


From the Northumberland County Council Planning Portal

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20/01882/FULES

Demolition of existing Berwick Infirmary and erection of new Community Hospital (Use Class C2) with integrated healthcare and clinical facilities including a GP surgery (Use Class D1), together with associated hard and soft landscaping, access arrangements, servicing and retention of existing Bell Tower

Berwick Infirmary Well Close Square Berwick-Upon-Tweed TD15 1LT

Application Validated - Tue 23 Jun 2020

Status - Registered


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New £25m hospital to replace Berwick Infirmary, Well Close Square, Berwick-Upon-Tweed - Approval of scheme

BBC News Tyne & Wear website from 02/12/20

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New £25m hospital to replace Berwick Infirmary

Plans for a £25m hospital to replace a 19th Century infirmary in Northumberland have been approved.

Northumbria Healthcare Trust said 295 jobs would be created during the building of the new Berwick Infirmary.

The trust had originally planned to build a new hospital and leisure centre at a different site but scrapped the move after public opposition.

Northumberland County Council's planning committee gave the go-ahead for the hospital, due to open in 2022.

Full article on New £25m hospital to replace Berwick Infirmary

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Plans for new Berwick Community hospital at Berwick Infirmary, Well Close Square, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, - Planning Approved

From the Northumberland County Council Planning Portal on 03/12/20 this in respect of above application 20/01882/FULES

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Decision - Application Permitted

Decision Issued Date - Thu 03 Dec 2020


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Changes to Hoarding for work to historic Grade 1 Listed Old Bridge over River Tweed bring festive cheer to Berwick nursing home

Northumberland County Council news website article from 22/12/20

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Hoarding changes bring festive cheer to Berwick nursing home

Staff and residents at Tweedmouth House lost their usual inspiring view looking out across the River Tweed to Berwick when work got underway to restore and refurbish Berwick’s historic Old Bridge at the end of October.

They were left facing several months looking out over plain wooden hoardings – until a request from management found its way to the council.

Now the usual plain hoardings have been transformed, with a stonework effect background and iconic views of the town and north Northumberland landmarks.

The residents and staff at Tweedmouth House nursing and residential care home said: “The hoardings have been covered beautifully and both the residents and staff are really enjoying them.

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The bridge work is the latest phase is a £800,000 project that will involve waterproofing and repairs to the masonry parapets and has required scheduled ancient monument consent from Historic England as the bridge is a listed Grade 1 structure and of historic importance.

Full article on Northumberland County Council - Hoarding changes bring festive cheer to Berwick nursing home

More articles about the Berwick Old Bridge

From Engineering Timelines - Berwick Bridge

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Berwick Bridge, River Tweed, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, UK

Also known as Old Bridge, the 15-arch red sandstone Berwick Bridge is the most venerable of the three bridges crossing the River Tweed at Berwick on the Scottish-English border. It was the only bridge at this point for 300 years or so, and is now a Grade 1 listed structure and Scheduled Ancient Monument.

Berwick Bridge was the largest bridge constructed in the UK in the 17th century. It carried the main road from London to Edinburgh until 1928 when the Royal Border Bridge was opened. It is 355m long and 5m wide and its segmental arches increase in height up to 14m at the north end. The longest span is 22.9m. The piers have cutwaters and refuges and are adorned with smooth engaged columns.

Berwick Bridge is still open, and carries a minor road.

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From Northumberland County Council - Work due to start on next phase of Berwick Old Bridge restoration from 07/10/20

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The iconic 15-arch structure was built between 1611 and 1634 by James Burrell out of red sandstone. The bridge was almost complete in 1621, but severe flooding caused damage which put back its completion by several years.

This work on the bridge will build on the £250,000 funding already invested in its repair over the past year.

During the work on the Old Bridge there will be insufficient space to safely accommodate members of the public, and the bridge will therefore be closed to all users from this month until Spring 2021.

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Union Chain Bridge over River Tweed near Horncliffe work hits milestone as Border crossing cut

Northumberland County Council news website article from 10/03/21

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Bridge work hits milestone as Border crossing cut

A symbolic stage has been reached on works at the famous Union Chain Bridge - with the physical connection between England and Scotland being cut at the site for the first time in centuries.

In 1820, the bridge near Horncliffe united communities on both sides of the border and has been a key crossing and landmark ever since.

In September 2019 plans to fully restore the bridge received £3.14million from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Full restoration of the structure got underway last October and now work is starting on the final stage of its removal – to take down the main chains of the bridge which supported the deck.

The 12 chains, which in total are around 2,000 metres long, will be taken down over the course of six weeks, leaving nothing but the River Tweed separating the two countries.

The painstaking work to refurbish the bridge will then begin as it slowly starts to take shape again. It’s due to re-open early next year.

Full article on Northumberland County Council - Bridge work hits milestone as Border crossing cut

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"Berwick-upon-Tweed Town Centre Walk | Let's Walk 2020", You tube video

On 19/03/21 came across this You Tube video Berwick-upon-Tweed Town Centre Walk | Let's Walk 2020, approx 38 minutes long, published by Let's Walk! on 24/10/20

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Berwick-upon-Tweed is the most northerly town in all of England, and is home to some of the country's most fascinating history. Located just two and a half miles shy of the Scottish border, this small town was a constant battleground for centuries between England and Scotland, and as a result has a unique mixed culture and identity.

So, join me on this fascinating walk of Berwick town centre. Along the way, we pass many interesting landmarks, including the Royal Border Bridge, Royal Tweed Bridge, Berwick Bridge, the old A1 road, Marygate, Berwick Town Hall and Gaol, Berwick Town Walls, Coxon's Tower, Berwick Pier, the Elizabethan Ramparts, Berwick Barracks, scenes from sketches by LS Lowry, Berwick Parish Church, the Former Church of St. Mary, Coronation Park and Berwick Castle.

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Work nearing completion on Berwick's Old Bridge over River Tweed

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From Northumberland County Council news website on 14/05/21

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Work nearing completion on Berwick's Old Bridge

Since last autumn teams have been working on a £900,000 project involving waterproofing and repairs to the masonry parapets which has required scheduled ancient monument consent from Historic England as the bridge is a listed Grade 1 structure and of historic importance. New LED lighting has also been installed.

The current refurbishment scheme is now nearly complete, although delays to the re-proofing of the bridge deck, partly caused by severe weather over the winter have put the completion date back slightly.

The bridge is currently planned to be opened to pedestrians by mid-June with vehicle traffic being permitted in July.

The final phase of refurbishment works will target improvements to the masonry work on the arches, piers, cutwaters and abutments. The work will take place over three further phases over the next three years with the first starting later this year.

Full article on Northumberland County Council - Work nearing completion on Berwick's Old Bridge

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Grade 1 listed Berwick Old Bridge, Berwick upon Tweed re-opens to traffic after refurbishment works

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From Northumberland County Council news website on 22/06/21

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Berwick Old Bridge re-opens to traffic

Both traffic and pedestrians can now cross the Tweed on the bridge, ahead of the previous scheduled opening in July.

The opening date was brought forward as the good weather has enabled an improved rate of progress to be achieved - while the council was also aware of the concerns of local traders as the summer season gets nearer.

There will still be a need for a further short temporary closure for pedestrians and traffic towards the end of July, to allow for the application of a high quality ‘Rocbinda’ surface treatment on the concrete footways to provide a hard wearing and durable finish with a superior visual appearance.

This closure will be for five days, from 8am to 4pm each day, with the bridge opened again each evening.

Teams have been working since last autumn on a £900,000 project to waterproof the bridge deck, relay the road surface and footways, repair the masonry parapets and install new LED Lighting. This phase of work has been crucial in waterproofing the bridge to prevent water ingress and further deterioration. This work has followed £250,000 funding already invested in its repair over the past two years.

The iconic 15-arch structure was built between 1611 and 1634 by James Burrell out of red sandstone. The bridge was almost complete in 1621, but severe flooding caused damage which put back its completion by several years.

It is a listed Grade 1 structure and of historic importance, and its restoration has required scheduled ancient monument consent from Historic England.

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Further phases of refurbishment works are being planned over the next three years, with the first phase starting later this year. These final phases of work will target improvements to the masonry on the arches, piers, cutwaters and abutments to ensure the whole structure is fully refurbished to benefit current and future generations.

Full article on Northumberland County Council - Berwick Old Bridge re-opens to traffic

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Cultural organisations launch consultation on new vision for Berwick Barracks, at Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland

Northumberland County Council news website article from 10/08/21 about the future of the built between 1717 and 1721 Berwick Barracks at Berwick-upon-Tweed - also known as Ravensdowne Barracks

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Cultural organisations launch consultation on new vision for Berwick Barracks

Heritage and cultural organisations in Berwick-upon-Tweed have teamed up to launch a consultation on a positive new vision for the future of the town’s 18th century barrack buildings.

The Group are seeking the views of the wider community on how the property can continue to play a central role at the heart of community life in the town. On Saturday, 14 August local residents will be able to visit the barracks to see the proposals and discuss these with the partners of Berwick Barracks.

The vision sees the members of the Berwick Barracks Partnership working together to develop the buildings as a thriving cultural hub for the town, bringing empty buildings and spaces back into use in a way which supports tourism and the local economy. Over the last five years, English Heritage Trust, the Kings Own Scottish Borderers Trustees, the Maltings (Berwick) Trust, Northumberland County Council, Museums Northumberland and the Berwick Barracks Heritage Trust have been working together to develop the new vision for the future of the site.

As part of the plans, exhibition, gallery and cultural space on the site would be updated and improved, Northumberland County Council would work to relocate the Berwick Archives to the site - including new research rooms – and studio spaces would be developed for local artists.

Proposed plans can be viewed online at https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/berwick-upon-tweed-barracks-and-main-guard/new-vision-for-berwick-barracks/

The dedicated email address for feedback is [email protected]

Full article on Northumberland County Council - Cultural organisations launch consultation on new vision for Berwick Barracks

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Cross-border Union Chain Bridge across the River Tweed faces extended closure

BBC News Tyne and Wear website article from 22/12/21

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Cross-border bridge faces extended closure

Work started in October last year on a £10.5m overhaul of the Union Chain Bridge which links Scotland and England

Part of the programme includes the removal of the structure for repair before its restoration

It had been due to reopen in early 2022 but that has been put back to "late spring"

Full article on Union Chain Bridge faces extended closure for overhaul

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Berwick's landmark Royal Border Bridge over River Tweed set for major repairs

BBC News Tyne and Wear website article from 22/01/22

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Berwick's landmark border bridge set for major repairs

Repairs to a landmark bridge linking England and Scotland are due to begin in what Network Rail has described as a major feat of engineering.

The Royal Border Bridge, spanning the River Tweed at Berwick-upon-Tweed, was opened in 1850.

During the work, which will last until November, engineers will repair all 28 arches of the Grade I-listed structure.

The East Coast Main Line will stay open and an online event for people to find out more is being held on 27 January.

The 2,160ft (656m) long, 126ft (38m) high viaduct was designed by Robert Stephenson and the foundation stone laid in May 1847.

Full article on Berwick's landmark border bridge set for major repairs

Good Steve Ellwood pictures of the bridge to be seen on posts #2610 - 2611 on RAIL Transport - in Newcastle and the North East

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"BERWICK-UPON-TWEED | 4K Narrated Walking Tour | Let's Walk 2021" You Tube video published 23/01/22

You Tube video "BERWICK-UPON-TWEED | 4K Narrated Walking Tour | Let's Walk 2021", approx 44 minutes 30 seconds long, published by Let's Walk! on 23/01/22

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Join me for a walk around the historic heart of the northernmost town in England: Berwick-upon-Tweed! Located just two and a half miles shy of the Scottish border, this distinctive town has switched hands between England and Scotland around 14 times through history, and as such is home to a wealth of captivating and unique history, from its gorgeous bridges to its stunningly-preserved medieval defenses!

On our walk around Berwick-upon-Tweed, we pass a number of interesting landmarks, including Marygate, Berwick Town Hall, the old town stocks, the Buttermarket, Hill Hide, The Kings Arms Hotel, Sandgate, Shoregate, Berwick Town Walls, Berwick Bridge (The Old Bridge), old Custom House, The Main Guard, Coxon's Tower, the River Tweed, Berwick Elizabethan Ramparts, Berwick Barracks, Holy Trinity Church, St. Andrew's Wallace Green & Lowick Church, the old Berwick Advertiser building, The Leaping Salmon pub, the Royal Tweed Bridge, the statue of Lady Jerningham, the Royal Border Bridge, Bank Hill Victorian Public Toilet, Scots Gate, Castlegate, the former St. Mary's Church, Berwick War Memorial, Berwick-upon-Tweed Railway Station, Coronation Park and the ruins of Berwick Castle.

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