Lord Armstrong, the Victorian industrialist who gifted Jesmond Dene to the people of Newcastle, built Cragside, near Rothbury.
There will be a Heritage Open Day at Cragside on 10th September, to which anyone with an Armstrong connection is invited to attend.
More info http://www.journallive.co.uk/lifestyle-news/newcastle-features/2011/07/25/victorian-children-revealed-61634-29111652/
You may be aware that some nine years ago a new pond was dug in Jesmond Dene Nature Area, across the river from Pets Corner. The new pond was provided with a dipping platform to allow parties of children to dip for pond creatures. The supporting framework of the platform was made from recycled plastic, which has the advantage of not rotting, but is expensive compared to wood. The decking for the platform was made from wooden planks that we happened to have available at the time.
Happy birthday to us! 40 years young. And to celebrate, here’s the latest newsletter, packed with current and historical information.
