Map sources for Morpeth at grid reference NZ2085

Morpeth is a small market town in Northumberland, England. It is on the River Wansbeck, which flows east through the town. The town is a mile from the A1, which bypasses it. It is the administrative centre both of Castle Morpeth borough and of the County of Northumberland. In the 2001 census the town had a population of 13,833. However, the town itself is used by many people from across Southern Northumberland. Morpeth's two nightclubs have earned it the somewhat sarcastic moniker 'Party Capital of Northumberland'. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1802x2589, 189 KB) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1802x2589, 189 KB) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... The British national grid reference system is a system of geographic grid references commonly used in Great Britain, different from using latitude or longitude. ... For other places with this name, see Northumberland (disambiguation) Northumberland is a ceremonial and administrative county in northern England. ... Royal motto: Dieu et mon droit (French: God and my right) Englands location within the UK Official language English de facto Capital London de facto Largest city London Area  - Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population  - Total (2001)  - Density Ranked 1st UK 49,138,831 377/km² Ethnicity... The River Wansbeck runs through the Borough of Castle Morpeth in the County of Northumberland, England. ... Sign at Junction 1 of the A1(M) at South Mimms in Hertfordshire The A1, at 409 miles (658 km) long, is the longest numbered British road. ... Castle Morpeth is a local government district and borough in Northumberland, England. ...

The town prospered in the 12th century, when it was granted market status by King John. (11th century - 12th century - 13th century - other centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 12th century was that century which lasted from 1101 to 1200. ... John (December 24, 1166–October 18/19, 1216) reigned as King of England from April 6, 1199, until his death. ...

Today the town is a thriving local centre. It is a commuter town for Newcastle upon Tyne, and benefits from excellent transport links. The A1 provides a fast link to Edinburgh (2 hours) and Newcastle (twenty minutes), while its railway station has direct trains to London taking a little over three hours. The school facilities are also highly rated, with the local state school - King Edward VI High School - rated one of the top state schools in the region. This article is about a city in the United Kingdom. ... It has been suggested that Areas of Edinburgh be merged into this article or section. ... Categories: British railway stations | Rail stubs | Northumberland ... St. ...

Sport is popular in the town too - Morpeth RUFC, The cricket, hockey and tennis club, Morpeth Town Football Club and the golf club all play competitively. The Morpeth Harriers cater for those wishing to compete in athletics. The town also offers opportunities to play sport on a non-competitive basis through facilities such as Carlisle Park, the common and the leisure centre.

Tourism is growing. The town's Chantry Craft Centre houses a bagpipe Museum. Carlisle Gardens include the William Turner Physic Garden. There is a leisure centre, good sports facilties, and speciality shopping. A bagpipe performer in Amsterdam. ... William Turner (c. ...

grid reference NZ2085 The British national grid reference system is a system of geographic grid references commonly used in Great Britain, different from using latitude or longitude. ...