Flashback to 2004 with 24 fantastic pictures - and plenty of familiar faces - from around Northumberland

By Ian Smith

Published 23rd Oct 2026, 17:00 BST

Northumberland has many strengths but perhaps none more so than its sense of community spirit.

We’ve taken a delve into our archives to bring you this selection of great pictures from 2004 which show why it’s such a great county to live in.

OPENING OF LESBURY BRIDGE BY COUNCILLOR JOHN MORRIS AND CHILDREN FROM HIPSBURN FIRST SCHOOL. Photo: JC

DUKES MIDDLE SCHOOL, PRIZEDAY 2004 Photo: JC

ALNWICK LIONS COLLECTING BRAS FOR CHARITY Photo: JC

CHILLINGHAM CASTLE, CELEBRITY GHOST HUNT, INCLUDING KEITH CHEGWIN, JULIE GOODYEAR, LINDA ROBSON, GARY BUSHELL, TERRY NUTKINS. Photo: JC

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