Blackwell

Settlement in Durham

England

Blackwell

A repair train seen from Darlington railway station Credit: habiloid

Blackwell is a small village located in County Durham, in the northeast of England. Situated on the outskirts of the city of Durham, Blackwell is known for its picturesque setting and serene atmosphere. The village is nestled in the Wear Valley, surrounded by rolling green hills and countryside, providing residents and visitors with stunning views and a tranquil environment.

Blackwell itself is a close-knit community with a population of around 500 people. It is a predominantly residential area, characterized by traditional stone-built homes and charming cottages. The village maintains a sense of history and heritage, with some of the buildings dating back to the 18th century.

Despite its small size, Blackwell offers a range of amenities to its residents. There is a local church, village hall, and a primary school, providing essential services and a sense of community spirit. For more extensive amenities, residents can easily access nearby Durham City, which offers a variety of shops, restaurants, and leisure facilities.

The surrounding natural beauty of Blackwell provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities. The village is situated near the River Wear, allowing residents to enjoy riverside walks and fishing. Additionally, the nearby countryside offers numerous trails for hiking and cycling enthusiasts.

Overall, Blackwell is a charming village that offers a peaceful and idyllic lifestyle to its residents. Its proximity to Durham City ensures that residents have easy access to urban amenities while enjoying the tranquility of a rural setting.

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Blackwell Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.510224/-1.575073 or Grid Reference NZ2712. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A repair train seen from Darlington railway station

habiloid

A66 near Darlington

Steven Brown

ROBEL Mobile Maintenance Train - units 3 and 2

This one is at Darlington. Network Rail have eight around their system. They are self-propelled and each consists of three units Link

and for a video see Link

. They allow track maintenance to take place in a protected environment. This image shows two of the three units; another image shows the third NZ2913 : ROBEL Mobile Maintenance Train - unit 1. Their identification seems complex, with at least three different sets of numbers e.g., the left-hand unit of this one is:- 69-70 ROBEL Mobile Maintenance Train, and 69-60 Mobile Maintenance Unit DR 97804 99 70 9580 504-8 The right-hand [middle] unit also has id, but not readable in the photo. In the other image, which shows the right-hand of the three units, DR97604 is just visible, and then for the right-hand end of the train, the equivalent is :- 69-70 ROBEL Mobile Maintenance Train, and 69-40 Traction and Supply Unit DR97504 99 70 9481 004-8 All very complex!

M J Richardson

Darlington - Blackwellgate

Colin Park

Blackwell Bridge Cottage, Blackwell Bridge, A66

Ex Toll House on the bridge over the River Tees. Originally serving the Darlington to Middleton Tyas Turnpike Trust. Milestone Society National ID: YN.STA

Hilary Jones

Old Milestone by A67, Conniscliffe Road, Broken Brae carpark, near pumping station

The Milestone is located on grass verge on the South of the road. Parish of Low Coniscliffe And Merrybent (Darlington District). Carved stone post, BC/D stone design, erected by the Stockton & Barnard Castle turnpike trust in the 18th Century, part buried underground. An earlier photograph can be found here: Link Inscription reads:- BC / (14) : : D / (2) Milestone Society National ID: DU_DABC02

Hilary Jones

A rare sight

For the benefit of our younger readers this is a "department store", a retail outlet containing a wide mixture of goods offered in room settings or browsable display. It does not require an internet connection, and if purchased in an instant you can take the goods with you. This is the only remaining Binns store. Although the House of Frser purchased the chain in 1953, many retained the original branding. But now this is the last one.

Bob Harvey