Northumberland: the story of Norham Castle

About this episode

This episode explores the history and community of Norham Castle, highlighting its significance in Anglo-Scottish relations.

On the banks of the River Tweed, where England meets Scotland, Norham Castle has stood watch over one of Britain’s most contested landscapes for centuries. But beyond the sieges, treaties and shifting borders lies a more human story. In this episode, Amy Matthews explores a world of fishermen casting nets below the castle walls and soldiers bracing for attack. Historian Dr Will Wyeth and Norham local Jim Gibson explain how Norham has always been a working community as well as a strategic stronghold in the grand backdrop of Anglo-Scottish relations. Don’t forget to follow this podcast and leave a review if you love the show. Join English Heritage: ⁠https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/join/⁠ Podcast listeners can get 20% off the first year of an annual membership. Use code POD20 at checkout.* Support our work: ⁠https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/support-us/⁠ The English Heritage Trust is a charity, no. 1140351, and a limited company, no. 07447221, registered in England and Wales. *Offer is available through the use of this code and valid for new memberships by annual Direct Debit only. It cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotion, on life memberships or renewals…

People in this episode

Host: Amy Matthews

Guests: Dr Will Wyeth, Jim Gibson

Topics covered

• Norham Castle
• Anglo-Scottish relations
• historical community
• military history
• local stories

Keywords

• Norham Castle
• River Tweed
• Anglo-Scottish relations
• historian
• local community

Sponsors

English Heritage

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: English Heritage

Places: Norham Castle, River Tweed, England, Scotland

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