NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | Tour of NEWCASTLE CITY CENTRE from St James' Park to Tyne Bridge

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  • @omar4804
    @omar4804 Рік тому +8

    I earned my PhD from Newcastle University and can say this city is so blessed with everything. I loved it so much and definitely would love so much to visit the UK againa and specially Newcastle ❤

  • @DefowAr2271
    @DefowAr2271 2 роки тому +25

    I don't know what's with Newcastle and I don't know anyone from there but there's always something in my heart which I don't know how to explain but it makes me love the place though I've never been there. I find Newcastle very friendly and the people are kind and welcoming. It's very laid back and I just love the vibes of being with Geordies, awesome people. I hope to go there one day and meet some new friends. Greetings and love from Iloilo, Philippines.✨

    • @tinlarga1112
      @tinlarga1112 Рік тому

      Hello, filipino here who recently moved to Newcastle after living in London for years. I can say what you posted above are true. Apart from the very kind and friendly people, this city has everything a place can offer. Hope you can visit this place one day!

    • @davyjones844
      @davyjones844 8 місяців тому

      Newcastle is City Of Kind People ❤

  • @nighatseema346
    @nighatseema346 2 роки тому +4

    This is very beautifull city. My younger brother live in this city. Very good video. From IslamAbad. Pakistan.

  • @mariaclark9751
    @mariaclark9751 3 роки тому +30

    Thanks for showing Newcastle at its best I wouldn’t live anywhere els. We have the city then we have beautiful beaches and our country side especially Northumberland is stunning what more do you want. Thanks again loved it.🇬🇧😜😍😍😍😍

    • @GimbalWalkTV
      @GimbalWalkTV  3 роки тому +1

      Our pleasure! What a great city Maria!

    • @conorsmith8551
      @conorsmith8551 2 роки тому

      For a newcomer to Newcastle from Dublin , where are nice areas to move to for renters do you know ? I’d love to move here soon, the city centre just looks beautiful, this video does it justice 😎

    • @mellowmarkable
      @mellowmarkable 2 роки тому +1

      @@conorsmith8551
      Jesmond or Heaton.

    • @roppa789
      @roppa789 2 роки тому

      You ask ‘what more do you want?’….. 3°+ warmer and no North Sea breeze would be nice

    • @chrisdawson6156
      @chrisdawson6156 Рік тому

      Hi Maria yep newcastle is a lovely city been there 7 times

  • @willowbrooke1215
    @willowbrooke1215 2 роки тому +7

    Seeing all these beautiful buildings are a huge treat for me coming from NZ. I love walking through these towns and cities.

  • @kayllazhang4646
    @kayllazhang4646 3 роки тому +3

    thanks for your sharing. It has been 3 yrs since graduated from this fantastic city. miss the days in Newcastle so so much

  • @davidmarshall9765
    @davidmarshall9765 3 місяці тому

    This is the best walking videos I've seen, it really shows the beauty of this wonderful city, thank you.

  • @thewealduk9802
    @thewealduk9802 2 роки тому +8

    Coming from the South, I adore Northumberland. I have passed Newcastle many times thinking the whole area looked grim. Your video is a revelation, the historic core could hold its own with any city.

  • @candlelight1325
    @candlelight1325 3 роки тому +6

    Wonderful video reminds me when I was walking in these street 18 years ago.

  • @艺术人生
    @艺术人生 2 роки тому +1

    omg, this video is the best I've ever seen on youtube about Newcastle, where I spent only one year doing my master's more than a decade ago. I came here quite a number of times and went to a concert at Sage Gateshead. oh dear, I miss Newcastle so much now.

  • @shaunparker5410
    @shaunparker5410 Рік тому +1

    Awesome dude, Newcastle is my most favourite city in the whole world, my wife and I just love it. The people are the friendliest that we have ever met. It’s just AWESOME.

  • @Lewzz-t4d
    @Lewzz-t4d 3 роки тому +10

    I'm from Newcastle. It looks amazing in that golden sunshine 🌞

  • @Yoel-dr
    @Yoel-dr 2 роки тому +24

    Newcastle is one of the great cities of the UK. It retains most of its Georgian architecture because it was largely unaffected during the Nazi air raids of WW2.
    Great city. 💕

    • @GimbalWalkTV
      @GimbalWalkTV  2 роки тому +2

      So true - a really great city!

    • @mostafah1188
      @mostafah1188 2 роки тому +2

      is it safe to live there?

    • @gerardmackay8909
      @gerardmackay8909 2 роки тому +1

      @@mostafah1188 seriously strange question. Where exactly do YOU live?

    • @mostafah1188
      @mostafah1188 2 роки тому +2

      @@gerardmackay8909 why it’s a strange question? We hear about stabbing crimes everyday. I live in Copenhagen.

    • @gerardmackay8909
      @gerardmackay8909 2 роки тому +2

      @@mostafah1188 stabbing crimes in Newcastle? (maybe it sometimes happens if you’re in your teens in a gang) otherwise if you feel safe in Copenhagen you will feel safe in Newcastle. Random serious violence is extremely rare in both places.

  • @spoilthatsong2544
    @spoilthatsong2544 3 роки тому +10

    My home city. You captured it beautifully!

  • @Stephenlightley
    @Stephenlightley 3 роки тому +13

    Thank you for showcasing our amazing city, we often get tarred with the ‘run down unemployed’ area. We live in one of the best cities in the world it has everything. The coast is hard to beat too. Thank you

  • @kuanzhang4294
    @kuanzhang4294 3 роки тому +4

    Miss this city so much!

  • @cloudnineballoonsuk4059
    @cloudnineballoonsuk4059 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful I love Newcastle upon Tyne! Thanks for sharing

  • @dinar12351
    @dinar12351 3 роки тому +4

    Very beautiful city my elder brother lives in this city he praised alot about this city love from Bangladesh ❤️

  • @nazankargun
    @nazankargun Рік тому

    I had the pleasure to see this beautiful city in this weekend. I am mesmerised by its beauty. An amazing video by the way.

  • @BykerTheBoy
    @BykerTheBoy Рік тому

    Newcastle is an absolutely beautiful city, and the locals are the friendliest.

  • @martinholroyd7605
    @martinholroyd7605 3 роки тому +23

    Quality vlog of a great city with it's stunning architecture & I'm not a Geordie....👏👏👏

    • @GimbalWalkTV
      @GimbalWalkTV  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you - it’s such a great city as you say!

  • @GeeB1
    @GeeB1 2 роки тому +1

    WOW! Beautiful city!

  • @sarribel
    @sarribel 3 роки тому +5

    Absolutely awesome city. THX

  • @sepposinerva
    @sepposinerva 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you! What a beautiful street was this Grey Street. And the river bank is a totally different world. This city really has many sides. It is obvious that you love your city.

    • @GimbalWalkTV
      @GimbalWalkTV  2 роки тому

      I love Newcastle but I've never actually lived there!

  • @benjames2790
    @benjames2790 2 роки тому +8

    I'm a Southerner who's been to over 100 countries and many of the world's best cities. I honestly couldn't believe my eyes when I saw this video. Apparently Southerners have no idea how beautiful Newcastle is. I thought it would be all concrete tower blocks and pound shops!.

    • @GimbalWalkTV
      @GimbalWalkTV  2 роки тому +2

      Fab isn’t it
      Great city

    • @samanthashakespeare6187
      @samanthashakespeare6187 2 роки тому +1

      Well I hope other Southerners like yourself have the same new opinion when they've seen Newcastle.
      It is a beautiful city with lots of things to do not just going to pound shops lol.

  • @alexbraid8700
    @alexbraid8700 2 роки тому

    I have loads of memories back in the early 90s. It's a great place

  • @christianfischer9971
    @christianfischer9971 2 роки тому +3

    Loved the video! Thank you for sharing! I’m from the US and would love to visit. My ancestors are from there, and eventually migrated to Hamilton, Edinburgh, Ayrshire, among other places, before migrating to the US. I’m related to Finwick’s, Hamilton’s, Wilson’s, and Armstrong’s. Looks like a beautiful country!

  • @crispinalanrobinson4515
    @crispinalanrobinson4515 3 роки тому +2

    Can't wait to go back one day

  • @DLT100
    @DLT100 3 роки тому +6

    Grey st is fantastic beautiful buildings
    pity most people have their head down looking at mobiles
    rather than looking at what was built in the past
    another r stunningly video trip in my beloved city
    thanks again, you need to get down the Big market at night though : )

  • @samanthashakespeare6187
    @samanthashakespeare6187 3 роки тому +4

    Thanks for showing off our beautiful city one of the oldest cities in the UK.

    • @darkwave9345
      @darkwave9345 3 роки тому

      as a geordie...you might want to look that up

    • @samanthashakespeare6187
      @samanthashakespeare6187 3 роки тому

      @@darkwave9345 look what up?

    • @gerardmackay8909
      @gerardmackay8909 2 роки тому +2

      Yes it was granted its City charter in the year 1080 ( I was at school there in 1980 and there was a big ‘Newcastle 900’ festival).

  • @shahsheikh541
    @shahsheikh541 Рік тому +1

    I live in Australia….looking at this video,I must say you have a interesting and beautiful city, this really is a jewel compared to southern English cities I could mention.

  • @AndreaBahen
    @AndreaBahen 3 роки тому +10

    Wonderful walk! 🤩🤗 Love Newcastle! Thanks for the lovely tour!

  • @joanbailey7055
    @joanbailey7055 3 роки тому +1

    Fabulous tour. Thank you for reminding me how lovely our city is

  • @johnledingham852
    @johnledingham852 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for a great tour of Newcastle-On-Tyne. It is obviously a beautiful city. Must put it on my bucket list to visit, if I have
    time before I'm measured up for my last journey in the polished pine box.

    • @GimbalWalkTV
      @GimbalWalkTV  3 місяці тому

      Definitely do - it's such a great city to visit!

  • @Yet_Another_Steve
    @Yet_Another_Steve 3 роки тому +8

    The stream Lort Burn runs under modern-day Dean Street and Side, which used to be the historical site of the city butchers. They threw the offal into the burn to travel down into the Tyne, the smell was reportedly 'something else'. The Crown Posada was shown, which is one of the oldest surviving pubs in the city (although it was refaced during the Grainger Town renovations), beaten by The Old George at the top of Cloth Market which dates from 1582.

  • @talismandaniels
    @talismandaniels 2 роки тому +3

    I never knew Newcastle was this beautiful😳

  • @treywilson3680
    @treywilson3680 3 роки тому +14

    After your last Newcastle video I said how proud I was to live here, as a Newcastle season ticket holder I'm even more proud you started this one at st James' park! Great video thank you for doing our lovely city justice!

    • @GimbalWalkTV
      @GimbalWalkTV  3 роки тому +3

      Ah thank you - can’t fail in such a great city like Newcastle!

    • @martinholroyd7605
      @martinholroyd7605 3 роки тому

      My favourite city after my hometown of Leeds...Been up many of times whether it's been for the football or the RL Magic weekend @ St James and allways had a blast with those fine drinking establishments in the city centre....all the best for the season with the exception when you play Leeds...

    • @treywilson3680
      @treywilson3680 3 роки тому

      @@martinholroyd7605 thanks I think we'll need it😁

    • @martinholroyd7605
      @martinholroyd7605 3 роки тому

      @@treywilson3680 ....you guy's still not like Bruce

    • @treywilson3680
      @treywilson3680 3 роки тому

      @@martinholroyd7605 I'm not one of those hate merchants having been a season ticket holder for 38 years (even tho I'm a girl😁) I've seen worse but generally the hatred here is off the scale!

  • @shehzanakausar790
    @shehzanakausar790 Рік тому

    Stunning

  • @mojisolaodusanwo2674
    @mojisolaodusanwo2674 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent perfect filming experience 👌 . It's such a beautiful 😍 place and seems peaceful ✌. Thanks for sharing 👌 this wonderful story of Newcastle Upon Tyne

  • @AndrewHetherington
    @AndrewHetherington 2 роки тому

    Beautiful place!

  • @vsaul55
    @vsaul55 3 роки тому +2

    I have lived in quite a number of cities around the UK and Europe and I can honestly say that Newcastle is the best.

  • @002lisamarie
    @002lisamarie Рік тому

    It looks lovely.

  • @bruffmeister1
    @bruffmeister1 2 роки тому +1

    My home town, love the Toon and the gorgeous countryside of Northumberland.

  • @EduardsStambrovskis
    @EduardsStambrovskis 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks you mate 🙏it is so amazing and stunning city 🙏I'm impressed by this

  • @DJ-jn3on
    @DJ-jn3on 3 роки тому +3

    Nice video. I've walked the city centre millions of times, and enjoyed it. :)

  • @bexhil7
    @bexhil7 3 роки тому +2

    Another great video of Newcastle!.

  • @joannicholl7020
    @joannicholl7020 2 роки тому +1

    Memory lane, thanks. Used to work on Grey Street and the whole video is so familiar yet strange too with all the modern uses of these wonderful buildings.

  • @stephensimeson3807
    @stephensimeson3807 3 роки тому +2

    So glad I live here

  • @miriamaguilar7977
    @miriamaguilar7977 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful history and architecture. I would love to take a river cruise.

  • @Yet_Another_Steve
    @Yet_Another_Steve 3 роки тому +6

    The cream Jacobean building opposite the Guildhall is Bessie Surtees House, Bessie is said to have climbed out of a window and eloped with John Scott, later Lord Eldon, Lord Chancellor of England.

  • @manishp8606
    @manishp8606 3 роки тому

    Mesmerizing city view

  • @eriklleshi8535
    @eriklleshi8535 2 роки тому

    This is actually my city and thank you so much for walking us

    • @GimbalWalkTV
      @GimbalWalkTV  2 роки тому

      What an amazing city it is 👍👍

  • @nataliesmith303
    @nataliesmith303 3 роки тому +5

    It seems a very interesting city with lots to see. Keep on walking 😀

  • @andrewcox2810
    @andrewcox2810 3 роки тому

    Brilliant a fantastic and wonderful looking city.

  • @johnhignett7707
    @johnhignett7707 2 роки тому +2

    by the momument what you asked what this is (25:02), its actule a vent for the metro, but covered in art. also when you looked at the original row of house for eldon square, one of those houses is actutual a vent for the metro, you can see the vent on the roof. Vents disguised in muct the same way the london tube does.

    • @GimbalWalkTV
      @GimbalWalkTV  2 роки тому +1

      Ahhh!! Thank you John! Great info!

  • @hyevamiller9332
    @hyevamiller9332 Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing,someday i'll go to newcastle 🙏

  • @robertbest3796
    @robertbest3796 Рік тому

    I have just had 4 days in the Toon. Even your 2 videos don't cover the whole of the city. Not shown on your video was the Parish Church near the roundabout described by John Betchamin as the prettiest church in England.
    Now on my hit list to return & discover more of this fascinating city. Thank you

    • @GimbalWalkTV
      @GimbalWalkTV  Рік тому

      Thank you!
      Was my first trip to newcastle so didnt' really know my way around!

  • @spiritualconnection6289
    @spiritualconnection6289 3 роки тому +2

    Beautiful newcastle well done why aye 👏

  • @glawlllar7320
    @glawlllar7320 Рік тому

    They have spent a lot of money around St James. I haven't been in Newcastle in 10 years when I lived there for 3 years. Going back tomorrow for a few days with the wife. Can't wait! Howay!.

  • @zoepatch3780
    @zoepatch3780 3 роки тому +5

    Blake's was the first coffee shop to open in Newcastle way back in the day.

    • @kevelliott
      @kevelliott 3 роки тому

      Pumphreys was around 100 years earlier than that!

  • @tomowen4650
    @tomowen4650 3 роки тому +4

    I love my city ❤️

    • @GimbalWalkTV
      @GimbalWalkTV  3 роки тому +1

      So you should it really is amazing 👍👍👍

  • @lorrainegriffiths554
    @lorrainegriffiths554 Рік тому

    I was born Newcastle still live there awesome city you done well:)

    • @chrisdawson6156
      @chrisdawson6156 Рік тому

      Hi Lorraine do you support Newcastle united I've been there 7 times there is so much to do

  • @Ayad719
    @Ayad719 2 роки тому

    beautiful.

  • @StartledNewt
    @StartledNewt 3 роки тому +1

    Grey Street is just awesome

    • @GimbalWalkTV
      @GimbalWalkTV  3 роки тому

      It’s perfect isn’t it - so magnificent

  • @andrewcox2810
    @andrewcox2810 3 роки тому

    Looks a fantastic City.I will go there,good people.

  • @johntotty4639
    @johntotty4639 2 роки тому

    Very good and informative video. Thank you.

  • @MatembeYams
    @MatembeYams 2 роки тому

    this was a very awesome video Iam a Geordie and Iam proud to live in such a wonderful city I really hope I can fly back some day.

    • @DaniClipz
      @DaniClipz 2 роки тому

      Where u move to?

    • @MatembeYams
      @MatembeYams 2 роки тому +1

      @@DaniClipz I moved to Melborne australia

  • @SushilSingh-bw4lp
    @SushilSingh-bw4lp 2 роки тому

    Very beautiful पलकें,like heaven on earth

  • @rumination608
    @rumination608 3 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing! Great video!

  • @binagarten4667
    @binagarten4667 Рік тому +1

    Canny place,one of the best bnny lad!

  • @panossolo909
    @panossolo909 2 роки тому

    Great place!

  • @Dede.Oluwatoyin
    @Dede.Oluwatoyin 2 роки тому

    Great video, it's so beautiful, thank you!
    Looking to go to school here.

  • @paulinefearnley9379
    @paulinefearnley9379 3 роки тому

    On e again another great informative video thank you and keep on walking 👍👍

  • @vasilikichristopoulou2605
    @vasilikichristopoulou2605 2 роки тому

    loved the video, very nice place

  • @robertharris8283
    @robertharris8283 3 роки тому +2

    Great video am off to Newcastle tomorrow for a mates birthday not been in years 🍻😀👍

    • @GimbalWalkTV
      @GimbalWalkTV  3 роки тому +1

      Ah awesome you're going to have a top time!

    • @robertharris8283
      @robertharris8283 3 роки тому +1

      Thanks seen your videos brings back some good memories keep up the great work 👍

    • @GimbalWalkTV
      @GimbalWalkTV  3 роки тому

      @@robertharris8283 Thank you Robert!

  • @hamishanderson6738
    @hamishanderson6738 3 роки тому +3

    Funny-- l asked for this in
    the Dead Mall comments!
    Your welcome pet

  • @zoepatch3780
    @zoepatch3780 3 роки тому +7

    It's an air vent for the metro underground system.

  • @Vshekar-cp1em
    @Vshekar-cp1em 2 роки тому

    Nice patience walk video 🙏

  • @zazaloom9978
    @zazaloom9978 3 роки тому

    The Best!!!

  • @majidbalouch6862
    @majidbalouch6862 3 роки тому

    Its amazing video

  • @PeaceDroneAerialVideo
    @PeaceDroneAerialVideo 3 роки тому

    Love this video.

  • @anglingsteve
    @anglingsteve 3 роки тому +1

    A great video I used to go to Newcastle when I worked on the railway also will you be doing a video around Hull it has history.

  • @renemarneau3885
    @renemarneau3885 Рік тому

    Thanks for you video. I and muy son will a make a trip there. Bye

  • @aliengaming.5456
    @aliengaming.5456 2 роки тому +1

    Can not wait to join Northumbria university in sep🥰

  • @charlesmcbride4097
    @charlesmcbride4097 2 роки тому +1

    Impressive city. How many beautiful days like this one do they have each month ?

  • @MrCrookadile
    @MrCrookadile 3 роки тому +3

    Love your videos. It would be great if you nipped up to Scotland. Edinburgh Stirling Glasgow etc.

    • @GimbalWalkTV
      @GimbalWalkTV  3 роки тому +1

      That’s definitely the plan!
      Was going to go to Edinburgh for the fringe / might try and get there

    • @supersurfer1
      @supersurfer1 3 роки тому

      @@GimbalWalkTV Edingburgh & glasgow would be great. Thanks

    • @GimbalWalkTV
      @GimbalWalkTV  3 роки тому

      @@supersurfer1 Coming up!

  • @DLT100
    @DLT100 3 роки тому +6

    tips when walking under the Tyne bridge run don't walk : )
    and if visiting the quayside on a Sunday there is a market
    that stretches the full length selling all sorts of stuff
    well worth a look plenty eateries there too

    • @Yoel-dr
      @Yoel-dr 2 роки тому +1

      Why should you run 🏃 on tyne bridge? Unsafe??

    • @joebloggs2352
      @joebloggs2352 2 роки тому

      @@Yoel-dr Bird droppings

  • @handel781
    @handel781 2 роки тому

    We Love UK from Iran 🇮🇷❤️🇬🇧

  • @House0fHoot
    @House0fHoot 3 роки тому

    Beautiful ⬛️⬜️⬛️⬜️⬛️

  • @Intovert572
    @Intovert572 Рік тому

    I call this place home. You can’t beat the ne postcode

  • @anglingsteve
    @anglingsteve 3 роки тому

    I have walked across the King Edward Bridge from gateshead loco depot to the station and the High level Bridge and the Tyne bridge

  • @seanhopkins1815
    @seanhopkins1815 2 роки тому

    I am off there Saturday

  • @russellipson7782
    @russellipson7782 2 роки тому

    Been years since l made that walk 1980 sounds right. Eldon Square used to be a mall if l remember right?

  • @whome5810
    @whome5810 2 роки тому

    Great video! I have never been to Newcastle, but I may be moving there soon for work. Can you tell me what day of the week and roughly what time of day you filmed this please? I am trying to get an idea of how busy it is. Thanks!

    • @gerardmackay8909
      @gerardmackay8909 2 роки тому

      In the absence of a reply to your question (I lived in Newcastle for many years) I’d say this was a weekday late evening (in June/July the Sun doesn’t set till almost 10pm). It’s definitely a quiet time of the day. During the middle part of the day those streets would be busier and at weekends VERY busy. Newcastle is certainly a well used bustling city centre with tons of shops, bars and restaurants (the Theatre Royal on Grey Street is Sir Ian Mckellen’s favourite theatre and I saw him play Romeo there way back in 1977 when I was a schoolboy)

    • @whome5810
      @whome5810 2 роки тому

      @@gerardmackay8909 Great thanks very much! It does look like a lovely city, I can't wait to go and check it out! :)

    • @gerardmackay8909
      @gerardmackay8909 2 роки тому

      @@whome5810 hope you have a great time and don’t forget to take the metro either to Tynemouth or South Shields (both have amazing beaches)

    • @whome5810
      @whome5810 2 роки тому

      @@gerardmackay8909 Thanks very much! :)

  • @knmm247
    @knmm247 2 роки тому +1

    I'm an Asian American. If planning to live in Newcastle, what should be my monthly for living expenses? Approx, how much. And how much is housing?

  • @Yet_Another_Steve
    @Yet_Another_Steve 3 роки тому +5

    You made reference to the first viable steam turbine-powered vessel, The Turbinia, which is on display in The Discovery Museum (free entry). The shot of Mosley Street shows Collingwood Street in the distance, now just known for nightclubs, but it was named after Lord Admiral Collingwood, whose family house was nearby and who was married in the cathedral at that location, he was second in command at the Battle of Trafalgar and took over command to lead the fleet to victory when Nelson was fatally injured.

  • @tayyabzaheer8335
    @tayyabzaheer8335 Рік тому

  • @TheUndercoverPubReviewer
    @TheUndercoverPubReviewer 2 роки тому

    In the video I have noticed that the city is quite clean, is it really a clean city? One of the things I don't like about where I live at the moment is the litter and dirty everywhere. I plan to visit this coming summer and will consider moving there in the next few years. I'm fed up with the incivility of some people.

  • @muiscnight
    @muiscnight 2 роки тому

    Maximo Park is from here

  • @AdedamolaE
    @AdedamolaE 2 роки тому

    Hello! is Newcastle in Northumberland?

    • @gerardmackay8909
      @gerardmackay8909 2 роки тому +1

      It used to be until 1974 when the county of ‘Tyne and Wear’ was formed amalgamating the heavily populated parts of Durham and Northumberland centred around the rivers Tyne (Newcastle) and Wear (Sunderland). Northumberland proper begins just a couple of miles to the north and is an absolutely beautiful county with gorgeous beaches, countryside and castles everywhere.

    • @AdedamolaE
      @AdedamolaE 2 роки тому

      @@gerardmackay8909 thanks so much.

    • @stephenvarty191
      @stephenvarty191 3 місяці тому

      Newcastle became a county in its own right in 1400 therefore ceased to be part of Northumberland at same time