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- ‘Amid the Hills of Redesdale’ community radio play released!
- A Fantastic Year for Redesdale!
- Archaeological Excavation report produced for Bellshiel
- Archaeological Excavation report produced for Yatesfield enclosed settlement
- Archaeological Survey Report Published For Ancient Settlement At Rattenraw
The Lay of the Reedwater Minstrel
April 1, 2020
Did you know the beautiful landscape of Redesdale has inspired several poets? One of the most famous pieces, ‘The Lay of the Reedwater Minstrel’, was written by Robert Roxby in 1809.
Andy Curtis, a seasoned Revitalising Redesdale volunteer, has written a blog post about this poem and Robert Roxby. It is a fascinating insight into Redesdale’s colourful and turbulent past.
Read the post here: http://heddonhistory.weebly.com/blog/the-reedwater-minstrel
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