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Explore Longtown in United Kingdom
Longtown in the region of England is a place in United Kingdom - some 268 mi or ( 432 km ) North-West of London , the country's capital city .
Time in Longtown is now 07:11 AM (Monday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/London " with a UTC offset of 0 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Stirling, Stanwix, Sheffield, Scotby, and Scaleby. Since you are here already, consider visiting Stirling . We saw some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Longtown ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Various diesels on a day out at Carlisle 19-05-11.qt
Here is a selection of traffic through Carlisle on 19 May 2011. Quite a busy day! 1. DRS 66422 arrives on 4M44 Coatbridge to Daventry Intermodal for a driver change. 2. FL 66552 powers through on 4S11 ..
Sherlock Smith and the lost treasure of the Inca's. Episode one.
Episode one of three. Sherlock Smith and his long suffering sidekick Igor are on the trail of the lost treasure of the Inca's. An old map has lead the intrepid duo to Yorkshire. A strange place you mi ..
Fleeting Glimpse!
Viewed from onboard The Waverley 05:51 Liverpool-Edinburgh excursion headed by 6201 'Princess Eliabeth' we pass Carlilse Kingmoor depot and Class 92 No. 92009 'Elgar' which heads the 4S43 06:25 Rugby- ..
Some are called (Evangelical song)
About 18 months ago I dreamed we were singing a hymn to this tune in church. Unfortunately I wasn't paying attention to the words, but I (sort of) remembered the tune. However these words seem to fit ..
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River Esk, Dumfries and Galloway
The River Esk is a river in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, that flows into the Solway Firth. It also flows for a small way through the English county of Cumbria before entering the Solway. The river rises in the hills to the east of Moffat and its two main tributaries, the Black Esk and the White Esk, merge at the southern end of Castle O'er Forest. It flows south east through Eskdale past Langholm before merging with Liddel Water (which defines the border between Scotland and England.
Located at 54.98 -3.00 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
River Lyne
The River Lyne is a river of Cumbria in England. The river is formed near the hamlet of Stapleton by the confluence of the Black Lyne (moving from the north) and the White Lyne (from northeast). Both branches have sources in the remote north east of Cumbria in Kershope Forest close to the borders with Scotland and Northumberland, with the Black Lyne having its source at Blacklyne Common and the White Lyne at Whitelyne Common.
Located at 54.98 -3.00 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Arthuret
Arthuret is a civil parish in the Carlisle district of Cumbria, England. According to the 2001 census it had a population of 2,434. The parish includes the small town of Longtown and the village of Easton. It is bounded by the River Esk to the west and the River Lyne to the south.
Located at 55.02 -2.92 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Battle of Arfderydd
The Battle of Arfderydd (also known as Arderydd) was fought, according to the Annales Cambriae, in 573. The opposing armies are variously given in a number of Old Welsh sources, perhaps suggesting a number of allied armies were involved. The main adversaries appear to have been Gwenddoleu ap Ceidio and either the princely brothers, Peredur and Gwrgi, or King Riderch Hael of Strathclyde. Gwenddoleu was defeated and killed. His bard, Myrddin Wyllt, went mad and ran into the forest.
Located at 55.02 -2.92 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Glenzier
Glenzier is a village in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.
Located at 55.04 -2.97 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
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