Acomb Youth Hostel, Northumberland, in May 2005

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The photograph on this page of Acomb Youth Hostel, Northumberland, in May 2005 by John Martin as part of the Geograph project.

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Acomb Youth Hostel, Northumberland, in May 2005

Image: © John Martin Taken: 11 May 2005

Acomb Youth Hostel, near Hexham, opened in May 1933 in converted stable buildings and served for over 70 years, finally closing in 2006. Here it is looking spick and span, a credit to the voluntary wardens and others who cared for the little hostel.

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Image Location

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Latitude
54.994029
Longitude
-2.10344