River Don
GNR_20202021-02-15T13:49:49+00:00The Yorkshire Don is not to be confused with its more photogenic namesake near Aberdeen. That said, de-industrialisation and concerted efforts by environmental groups...
RAF Wittering
GNR_20202025-04-29T14:19:41+00:00RAF Wittering is located just south of Stamford, Lincolnshire. It was the “Home of the Harrier” and for several decades has been marked by a Harrier Jump Jet anchored...
River Great Ouse
GNR_20202024-01-15T16:19:20+00:00At 143 miles the Great Ouse is Britain's 4th longest river after the Severn, Thames and Trent. It has a catchment area of over 5000 sq miles. The modern A1 crosses...
River Swale
GNR_20202024-01-16T10:02:40+00:00The Swale is crossed by the Great North Road at Catterick Bridge. The old bridge dates from the 1420s and was the primary crossing until the A1 was upgraded in...
John Nevison – Highwayman
GNR_20202023-06-27T17:24:38+00:00John Nevison was one of the most infamous highwaymen operating along the Great North Road. His gang of outlaws met at the Talbot Inn at Newark and robbed...
Roman Catterick – Cataractonium
GNR_20202025-09-16T13:12:23+00:00Roman Catterick, or Cataractonium, was a fort and settlement which was established just south of the crossing point of the River Swale. Until other military centres were...
Stilton Cheese
GNR_20202025-05-23T11:20:24+00:00King of Cheeses. Stilton is recognised across the world as a unique and special variety. Its initial commercial success was the direct result of its popularity with coach...
River Wear
GNR_20202024-01-16T10:19:10+00:00The River Wear used to be crossed three times by the Great North Road; twice where the river forms a meander around Durham and once a few miles.....
River Trent
GNR_20202024-01-15T17:11:20+00:00The River Trent at Newark marks where you cross from north to south, or vice versa, on the Great North Road. Well, that’s my view though some.....