Bebside Wood

Wood, Forest in Northumberland

England

Bebside Wood

West Front Street, Bedlington Front Street, part of the A193, forms the spine of this old market town that also has a rich industrial history. This view shows the junction with Vulcan Place. — West Front Street, Bedlington Credit: Stephen McKay

Bebside Wood is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Northumberland, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 hectares, it is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

The woodland is primarily composed of native broadleaf trees, including oak, ash, and birch, which create a rich and diverse ecosystem. These trees provide a habitat for a wide range of wildlife, including birds, mammals, and insects. It is not uncommon to spot species such as red squirrels, roe deer, and various bird species, including woodpeckers and owls.

The wood is crisscrossed by a network of footpaths and trails, making it easily accessible for visitors to explore. These paths wind through the dense vegetation, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the tranquility of nature. The woodland is particularly beautiful in the spring when the forest floor is carpeted with bluebells and other wildflowers.

In addition to its natural beauty, Bebside Wood also has historical significance. It has been used as a timber resource for centuries, and remnants of old charcoal platforms and sawpits can still be seen within the woodland. These remnants serve as a reminder of the area's past and provide an insight into the traditional methods of wood extraction.

Overall, Bebside Wood is a stunning natural haven that offers a peaceful retreat for those seeking solace in nature. Its combination of diverse flora and fauna, well-maintained paths, and historical significance make it a must-visit destination for anyone exploring the Northumberland countryside.

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Bebside Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.129848/-1.5773775 or Grid Reference NZ2781. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

West Front Street, Bedlington

Front Street, part of the A193, forms the spine of this old market town that also has a rich industrial history. This view shows the junction with Vulcan Place.

Stephen McKay

West Front Street, Bedlington

This is the heart f this small market town with a history of iron production and coal mining stretched along the A193. Rook Matthews Sayer on the right is an estate agent's in a building that was previously a bank; to the right of that is the Market Café.

Stephen McKay

Mood, Bedlington

'Mood' is described as a steakhouse and bar, opening in its present form in spring 2022.

Stephen McKay

Netherton Road, Bedlington

Richard Webb

Front Street East, Bedlington

Richard Webb

Front Street East, Bedlington

Taken from outside a hairdresser for dogs, looking towards Blyth.

Richard Webb

Power cables over the River Wansbeck

They run from the North Sea Link Converter Station at East Sleekburn.

Eirian Evans

Former Manager's House, Spring View, Bedlington

This house, which is a Grade II Listed building, was once the home of the Manager of the Bedlington Iron Works which lay approximately 1 kilometre down stream. It was built in the early part of the 19th century of tooled-and-margined stone with a Welsh slate roof. It sits high above the River Blyth with excellent views eastwards.

Geoff Holland

Victorian-Built Stone Terrace, Front Street East, Bedlington

Whilst alterations have been made over time to this stretch of Front Street East, not least to the house nearest to the photographer which appears to have originally been a shop, the terrace retains much of its original charm.

Geoff Holland

Post Box, Front Street East, Bedlington

This wall mounted box dating from the early part of the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901) is one of the oldest post boxes in Northumberland, and Bedlington is an important part of British postal history. The first adhesive stamp, the Penny Black, and the official stationery, the Mulready wrapper, came into official use on 6 May 1840, but had gone on sale on 1 May. On 2 May, a letter was sent to an A. W. Blenkinsop at the Bedlington Iron Works using a Mulready wrapper, making it the earliest known use of a pre-paid adhesive stamp in Britain. Ironically, Mr Blenkinsop had died 9 years earlier so the letter was forwarded, with a 4 May postmark to his family in Carlisle. Mulready stationery describes the postal stationery letter sheets and envelopes that were introduced as part of the British Post Office postal reforms of 1840. The Mulready name arises from the fact that William Mulready, a well-known artist of the time, was commissioned to illustrate the part of the letter sheets and envelopes which corresponded with the face area. The plaque above the post box forms part of the Bedlington Heritage Trail.

Geoff Holland

'Gibson's', Front Street East, Bedlington

Due to their links with the Bedlington Iron Works, the Gibsons were well known in the town. They were nail makers and, at their peak in the late 18th century, up to 12 men would sit astride anvils, cutting split iron from the works to make nails. One of the women of the family would carry a sack of nails 5 miles to market in Morpeth. The Market Cross in the town is often referred to as the nail, both due to its shape and in recognition of the importance of that this trade was to the town. Later, the Gibson’s dealt in hardware and even banking. Parts of the smart shopfronts, some of which have been converted for housing, survive in this sand-built terrace.

Geoff Holland

Plaque, The former Gardener 's Arms, Front Street East, Bedlington

This plaque, which forms part of the Bedlington Heritage Trail, is affixed to the building that was once the Gardener's Arms. The town of Bedlington is known the world over for the breed of terrier that bears its name. They were first bred here in the early 1800s, and were popular for sport. By the mid 20th century, the terriers were the sixth most popular dog in the USA. The Gardener’s Arms was at one time owned by a Ned Metcalf, who was a famed Bedlington Terrier breeder and, ironically, the property is currently occupied by Robson & Prescott Veterinary Surgeons.

Geoff Holland

The Old Vicarage, Bedlington

This fine former three-bay vicarage, which is a Grade II Listed building, was built in 1835 with an earlier 18th Century predecessor retained but relegated to use as service wing. It stands slightly to the east of the Church of St. Cuthbert.

Geoff Holland

Former Barclays Bank, Bedlington

Formerly Barclays Bank, this fine brick-built building was originally a house. Dating from the late 18th Century it is a Grade II Listed building and is currently occupied by a firm of Lawyers.

Geoff Holland

Market Cross, Market Place, Bedlington

At an overall height of 4 metres, this Grade II Listed market cross makes its presence felt in Bedlington Market Place. The Cross, which is constructed of squared stone, is thought to have been erected in 1782, and in Victorian times it was a gathering place for public speakers. Protesters also made their mark with the radical working-class Chartists rallying support at the Cross in the 1830s against the so-called ‘despot’ of the Bedlington Iron Works, Michael Longridge. The Cross was nearly demolished in the 1970s, but luckily it was saved, and eventually restored in 2010.

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The Sun Public House, Bedlington

This public house will be forever remembered as the infamous scene of a triple murder. On 15 April 1913, the publican, John Vickers Amos, was not best pleased at being asked to vacate the premises, and therefore barricaded himself in armed with a Winchester rifle. Tension grew all day as the stand-off continued and, by sundown, he had shot dead Sgt. Andrew Barton and P. C. George Mussell of the local constabulary, as well as a Mrs Grice, the wife of the publican due to replace him. Despite escaping to the fields behind the pub, John Vickers Amos was caught the following day. Despite popular support, including a 60,000-strong petition, he was hanged in 22 July that year.

Geoff Holland

The Grapes Public House, Front Street West, Bedlington

This smart house dating from the early 18th Century, which is a Grade II Listed building, was the boyhood home of Sir Daniel Gooch (1816-1889), famed railway locomotive and transatlantic cable engineer. He was the first Superintendent of Locomotive Engines on the Great Western Railway from 1837 to 1864 and its chairman from 1865 until his death. This house eventually became a pub and although it had several names, including The King’s Arms, it was commonly known as The Grapes due to the big brewery sign which hung outside for many years.

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The Laird's House, Front Street West, Bedlington

This prominent Georgian building bears, on the stone door lintel, the date 1777 and the initials of George Marshall who farmed much of the land to the north. It is now, "an independently owned and family run, vintage designed hotel".

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Bebside Wood is located at Grid Ref: NZ2781 (Lat: 55.129848, Lng: -1.5773775)

Unitary Authority: Northumberland

Police Authority: Northumbria