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.

WORK PROGRESSING ON THE TREEHOUSE AT THE ALNWICK GARDEN Photo: JC

NIGEL TURNER AND ANGUS HUTTON FROM THE RAILWAY HOTEL IN ROTHBURY WITH PROCEEDS OF SPONSORED HEAD SHAVE. Photo: JC

ALNWICK ROTARY CLUB, GEORGE STOKOE, PETER MCILROY AND NEW MEMBERS Photo: JC

AMBLE RNLI LADIES FUNDRAISERS, MICHELLE FANNON, KIM WINGFIELD, VAL CONNELL AND ELEANOR CASSIDY. Photo: JC

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