Prudhoe: Coronation fair is town’s crowning glory
THE Chinese dragon arrived at noon, its body shimmering in the sunlight as it wound its way along Prudhoe’s Front Street to the clear appreciation of the crowds.
Morris dancers fly the flag for a fine English tradition
THEY followed in the footsteps of Prince Harry, but the reception they received was (almost) as rapturous.
Turning back the clock - Old Prudhoe
Kept safe since the 1960s by Riding Mill shopkeeper, Bobby Turner, the pictures have been brought out of hiding more than 100 years after many of them were taken.
After being used as toys by the children of Mr and Mrs Robson, the then agents for the Duke of Northumberland in Prudhoe, the postcards were given to Bobby to ensure they were looked after.
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Welcome to Prudhoe
Take a video tour of Prudhoe showing you the historic Prudhoe Castle, Town Centre and local leisure facilities
Visit Prudhoe, the gateway to beautiful and historic Tynedale and you’ll be made very welcome.
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Handy Links
- Hexham Courant
- Prudhoe Town Council
- Northumberland County Council
- Prudhoe Jubilee Party
- Prudhoe Allotment Association
- Prudhoe Community Partnership
- Prudhoe Community High School
- St Mary Magdalene Parish Church
- Prudhoe & District U3A
- Prudhoe Gleemen
- Prudhoe Dolphins Swimming Club
- Prudhoe Castle
- Prudhoe Golf Club
- Prudhoe Westworld gymnastics and trampolining
- Prudhoe Waterworld Leisure Centre
- Prudhoe Community Partnership
- Prudhoe Community Allotment
Quick links
- Turning back the clock - Old Prudhoe (11 comments)
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- Health unit will be centre of excellence
- Swimming pool opening times
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- Beekeepers create a buzz in Hexham
- Artful attempt to beat the vandals
- Plastic bags
