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A flowing river with vibrant autumn foliage along its banks, leading to an old stone building with a mossy roof hidden in dense trees.

History · 10 JuneBlood on the Devil's Water: How the 1464 Battle of Hexham Broke the LancastriansRead the story →

A silver car is parked in a cobblestone lot next to a historic building with pillars, while other cars are parked further back and a large building covered in scaffolding is visible in the background.

History · 3 June'Gang to Hexham': How a Northumberland Town Became a Border Euphemism for Hell

The Golden Gate Bridge spans across a body of water with hills in the background under a soft, twilight sky.

History · 3 JuneEngland's First Purpose-Built Prison: Inside Hexham's 14th-Century Old Gaol

Detailed view of an ancient wall with carved geometric patterns and textured stone surfaces, possibly in an archaeological site.

History · 3 JuneInside Hexham Abbey: The Surviving 7th-Century Crypt and Its Roman Stones

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