Tone G Photography

26/08/2026

Couple from down Seaham beach..

13/08/2026

13/07/2026

27/06/2026

A few from day out.

24/05/2026

Cragside is a famous Victorian country house near Rothbury in Northumberland, built as the home of industrialist and inventor William Armstrong in the 1860s.

Armstrong made his fortune through engineering and armaments, and he turned Cragside into a showcase for the latest technology of the time. The house became world-famous because it was one of the first homes in the world powered by hydroelectricity. Water from the estate’s lakes and streams was used to generate electricity, which powered lights, lifts, and other machinery long before this became common in homes.

The estate itself was transformed dramatically. What had originally been rough moorland was planted with millions of trees, creating the large wooded landscape seen today. Armstrong also added lakes, bridges, and innovative water systems throughout the grounds.

Inside the house, visitors could see many Victorian inventions and luxuries, including early electric lighting, central heating ideas, and sophisticated mechanical devices. Cragside reflected Armstrong’s belief that engineering and nature could work together.

Today, Cragside is owned by the National Trust and is one of the most visited historic houses in northern England. It is known for its dramatic architecture, huge gardens, and importance in the history of electricity and engineering.

03/01/2026

Winter at Kielder

31/12/2025

Tone G Photography would like to wish you all the very best for 2026.