There’s also a cannon next to the battery which was captured from the Russians at Sevastopol during the Crimean War presented to the town.

We went to visit the Heugh Battery on the last day they are open this year, apart from December 16, the anniversary of the bombardment of Hartlepool in 1914. 112 people were killed

Obviously I couldn’t!

We also found his parents’ grave in Montford.

Plus a delightful corrugated iron house just down the road.

Good to bump into you Simon - glad you were enjoying your holiday - lovely little station and viaduct. You never who you might meet in the Highlands!

They are very proud of what they have achieved and their trophy cabinet shows that off well.

It’s perhaps best known as Frank Hornby’s home station, but now it’s worth visiting for the coffee shop which was very busy when Inwas there