Haltwhistle, Main Street c.1960
Photo ref: H344046
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The market town of Haltwhistle straddles the present-day A69 a few miles from the border with Cumbria. Featured here is the Red Lion Hotel, a rare example of an urban tower house built for defence against Scots and Border raiders, though it does not have a vaulted basement.

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