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John Martin

1789 ~ 1854 GETTING TO HAYDON BRIDGE

A 1 John Martin Northumberland A National Park 6 Born in Haydon Bridge, John Martin became the most 8 Heritage Trail popular artist of his day. His paintings are frequently ll Ponteland s Wa rian’ based on biblical stories, reflecting his religious Had Haydon Newcastle to Carlisle Bridge A69 upbringing. They are set in dramatic landscapes, possibly & M6 upon Tyne Haltwhistle Hexham inspired by the countryside of his youth. Allendale

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Martin: East Land Ends Cottage where he was born; the 6 Alston 8 churches where he worshipped, Haydon Old Church and St. Cuthbert’s; Shaftoe School where he was a pupil; Langley Castle, Allen Banks and Staward Gorge. By road John Martin left Haydon Bridge when he was fourteen to A69 from A1 at Newcastle 24 miles. work in Newcastle and he then moved to London. He A69 from M6 at Carlisle 29 miles. died in Douglas, on the Isle of Man, where he is buried. By rail John Martin’s paintings can be seen in the Laing Gallery, Newcastle – Carlisle service calls at Haydon Bridge Newcastle and in the Tate Gallery, London. (check timetables). For further information about John Martin visit By bus www.wojm.org.uk . 685 service Newcastle – Carlisle (hourly during the day) A waymarked trail through By air Newcastle Airport – direct flights from many UK and the beautiful Tyne Valley European cities. around Haydon Bridge Other attractions Haydon Bridge is an ideal centre for visiting: • Tynedale • Hadrian’s Wall and Northumberland National Park • North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty • Tyneside: Newcastle, Metro Centre, Baltic and Sage Arts Centres • Historic Carlisle • Durham Cathedral • Northern Lake District Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah 1852 John Martin www.visit-haydon-bridge.co.uk Laing Art Gallery (Tyne and Wear Museums) Cover: Clytie 1814 Design: Marcus Byron John Martin Reprint 04/09 4000 Laing Art Gallery (Tyne and Wear Museums) 1 Start here John Martin Heritage Trail 0 ⁄2 1 mile From the Information Panel follow Church Street towards Southern Section 0 0.5 1 km N Ratcliffe Road. Go through the subway, across the old bridge i then turn right into Shaftoe Street. From Shaftoe Street turn South Tyne valley near Tedcastle Farm right into Land Ends Road and follow the way markers. .

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n hazardous, especially for children. e Curlew ll • Please observe warning signs A r e and supervise children carefully iv R especially near cliff edges, on steep paths and by the river. i • The River Allen can be particularly dangerous when in flood and high winds can bring Langley Castle down trees and branches. West • After rain the paths through Deanraw the gorge can be very muddy. The Bard 1817 John Martin Plankey Mill Laing Art Gallery (Tyne and Wear Museums)

From this point there is a choice of routes, both are way marked. *• The direct route to Staward Pele is steep and Langley Castle reveals the dramatic position of the pele but can be very slippery after rain. • The alternative route continues on the riverside Please respect the countryside : path, with gorge scenery similar to that seen in • Protect trees, plants, wildlife and farm stock. Figures on a stile 1840 some of Martin’s paintings, before rising through • Leave things as you find them; take nothing away. the trees to join the path from Staward Pele. John Martin Laing Art Gallery (Tyne and Wear Museums) To visit the pele turn left along the ridge and • Keep dogs under proper control and on a short lead then retrace your steps to continue the trail. near farm animals. • Don’t damage buildings, walls, fences, hedges or signs. The John Martin Heritage Trail was developed as part of a Harsondale • Leave no litter. community project in 2004, celebrating the life and work of • Keep to the way marked footpaths. John Martin. It was officially opened in April 2006. The trail is now funded and managed by Haydon Parish Council. The Council thank The National Trust for their continued Staward Pele help and support in managing the trail through their Allen Banks and Staward Gorge Estates.

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