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Alnwick, The Gatehouse c.1955
Photo ref: A223010
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The 11th-century castle was extended by the Percy family following its purchase by them in 1309. The shell keep was rebuilt by Henry de Percy, and the second Earl is thought to have built the barbican and gatehouse around 1440. As we can see here, two square towers flank the archway, and these are in turn supported by a pair of octagonal towers. Between the two sets of towers there was once a moat spanned by a drawbridge.

An extract from Northumberland Tyne and Wear Photographic Memories.

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Memories of Alnwick, the Gatehouse c1955

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. These memories are of Alnwick, The Gatehouse c.1955

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Hi Pete, we still have, in our family, a much loved painting of Dunstanburgh Castle which we bought from you for 7 pounds one night in the Birdcage ! You won't remember me but I married David from the Nags Head! Found this site when looking for paintings by you. Missed one at auction recently. The Dunstanburgh one has always been treasured. Happy days !!! Sue