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.

FRED CALVERT, AMBLE AND WARKWORTH ROTARY CLUB, PRESENTATION OF CHEQUES Photo: JC

DUCHESS OF NORTHUMBERLAND AT TOPPING OUT CEREMONY AT BELFORD RESOURCE CENTRE WITH BUILDER NEIL JEFFERSON. Photo: JC

INSTALLATION OF NEW ALNWICK FREEMEN. Photo: JC

ALNWICK IN BLOOM CHILDREN'S PAINTING COMPETITION WINNERS. Photo: JC

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