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Images from our visit (in July, 2021) to Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland, England.
(Shot raw and processed using: DxO PhotoLab Elite/ ViewPoint, Adobe Lightroom Classic/ Photoshop with Tony Kuyper TK-9 Panels and Topaz Labs Photo AI).
You can find out more about Bamburgh Castle by clicking Here.
Phil and Karen
1. Originally the site of a Celtic Brittonic fort, known as Din Guarie, control passed between the Britons and Anglo-Saxons several times before the fort was destroyed by the Vikings in 993. The Normans later built a new castle on the site, which now forms the basis of the present structure.
2. Having become the property of the English Monarch, financial difficulties led to the castle deteriorating until 1894 when Victorian-era industrialist William Armstrong bought and restored it. Seen here is The Keep, the oldest surviving part of the castle (the front walls are 11 feet thick).
3. Visionary inventor and philanthropist, William George Armstrong used his wealth to transform Bamburgh into his vision of the archetypal castle. It now houses his unique collection of artwork, ceramics and objets d’art.
4. The castle remains in the ownership of the Armstrong family. Seen here is part of the State Rooms, with ‘The Card Players’ by Theodoor Rombouts c. 1630, which sits at one end of the Kings Hall (originally the medieval Great Hall).
5. With continual occupation for thousands of years, Bamburgh enjoys more than its fair share of ghost stories, legends and myths. It is also believed to be the site of Sir Lancelot’s fictitious castle, Joyous Garde. (Getting there early is recommended - particularly during busy periods).
6. In addition to appearing as itself, Bamburgh Castle has been used as a location for many TV and movie projects such as ‘The Last Kingdom’ series and ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’.
(Sources: Bamburgh Castle, Wikipedia).
(Shot raw and processed using: DxO PhotoLab Elite/ ViewPoint, Adobe Lightroom Classic/ Photoshop with Tony Kuyper TK-9 Panels and Topaz Labs Photo AI).
You can find out more about Bamburgh Castle by clicking Here.
Phil and Karen
1. Originally the site of a Celtic Brittonic fort, known as Din Guarie, control passed between the Britons and Anglo-Saxons several times before the fort was destroyed by the Vikings in 993. The Normans later built a new castle on the site, which now forms the basis of the present structure.
2. Having become the property of the English Monarch, financial difficulties led to the castle deteriorating until 1894 when Victorian-era industrialist William Armstrong bought and restored it. Seen here is The Keep, the oldest surviving part of the castle (the front walls are 11 feet thick).
3. Visionary inventor and philanthropist, William George Armstrong used his wealth to transform Bamburgh into his vision of the archetypal castle. It now houses his unique collection of artwork, ceramics and objets d’art.
4. The castle remains in the ownership of the Armstrong family. Seen here is part of the State Rooms, with ‘The Card Players’ by Theodoor Rombouts c. 1630, which sits at one end of the Kings Hall (originally the medieval Great Hall).
5. With continual occupation for thousands of years, Bamburgh enjoys more than its fair share of ghost stories, legends and myths. It is also believed to be the site of Sir Lancelot’s fictitious castle, Joyous Garde. (Getting there early is recommended - particularly during busy periods).
6. In addition to appearing as itself, Bamburgh Castle has been used as a location for many TV and movie projects such as ‘The Last Kingdom’ series and ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’.
(Sources: Bamburgh Castle, Wikipedia).
