Wor Netties
Wor Netties (Trans: Our outdoor earth closets)
In Weardale the last netties, or earth closets, were replaced by…
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Morris Dancing In Rookhope
Despite the greyness of the sky, there was plenty of colour and joy outside the Rookhope Inn. Several teams of…
Barrington Schools
After 1066 William the Conqueror struggled to bring peace to his new kingdom. His arrival with his army was…
Rookhope Borehole
Leaving behind the Rookhope Inn, where you have doubtless well imbibed, head along the Allenheads road for 50 yards…
Revolution in The Weardale
Hello, In 1818 times were hard in Weardale as the price for lead was low in the markets and so the wages the lead…
Rookhope’s Yesterday
Rookhope along with much of the Weardale was once a major industrial centre. At this time the mining of lead, iron…
Rookhope's Yesterday
Rookhope along with much of the Weardale was once a major industrial centre. At this time the mining of lead, iron…
Ceilidh Club
Do you know how to Strip the Willow or do the Dosey Doe? Have you ever fancied meeting the Gay Gordon’s and tying…
Rookhope Accommodation
Rookhope is situated on the C2C cycle route which means that for most of the year, there are many cyclists passing…
Carrs Top
Stanhope Walk: Carrs Top (the Easy Way)
Length: 3.5 miles Ascent: 530 feet Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Map: Explorer…