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.

REV JUDY GLOVER AND PARISHONERS AT ST MARY THE VIRGIN, HOLYSTONE Photo: JC

PERCY HUNT NEW YEAR'S DAY MEET AT ALNWICK CASTLE Photo: JC

WARKWORTH IN BLOOM COMMITTEE AND NORTHUMBRIA IN BLOOM TROPHY. Photo: JC

ALNWICK CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 2004 Photo: JC

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