Postbox by Tom Oliphant
A bit about this site
I came to live near Hunstanworth seven years ago from Newcastle upon Tyne, and became fascinated by its history, the people who have lived and worked here and the heritage they have left behind them.
I've been collecting information and photographs from all kinds of people, living locally and half way around the world. I want to share the information I've collected, and am hoping that others with past links with Hunstanworth and the surrounding area will find it interesting - and perhaps want to contribute their own stories and photographs.
Because Hunstanworth and Blanchland are just two miles apart, many of their stories overlap and intertwine, and for that reason the two history websites share some common pages. Choosing certain pages, you might find yourself whisked off to the Blanchland website; to return to the Hunstanworth site, simply use your 'Back' button or click on the 'Hunstanworth' button in the top right corner of the screen.
The site is intended to develop slowly over time; I'd welcome any constructive comments from people looking in!
Hunstanworth is 2.5 miles south-west of Blanchland close to the border of Northumberland and County Durham.
Here's a map
Situated within the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the parish of Hunstanworth is made up of the village itself, the hamlets of Townfield and Ramshaw and several outlying farms and cottages.
