This photo from the Journal's photographic archives shows Birches Nook, Stocksfield, in March 1977, struggling with a heavy snowfall.

We dip into the Journal's archives to get into the festive spirit with some Christmas images from Northumberland's recent past.

Send your seasonal images of the county to northumberland@ncjmedia.co.uk if you would like to share them on our community sites.

History goes back a long way in Corbridge as the tens of thousands of annual visitors to the Northumberland village's extensive Roman remains will testify.

But a momentous day in the village's annals had slipped away before being rescued by Newcastle United historians Paul Joannou and Alan Candlish.

As football gained a foothold in the North East in the 1870s, Corbridge emerged as one of the stronger sides.

And in November 1880, Corbridge became the first visiting side to win at St James' Park in Newcastle, then the home of one of the city's first clubs, called Rangers, by a 2- 1 scoreline.

This week's nostalgia gallery is focusing on Riding Mill, and there are some interesting snapshots of moments in the village's recent history.

This week's dip into The Journal's archives focusses on Stocksfield and the surrounding area.

As Slaley Show prepares to celebrate its 150th year, we take a look back at some photos from the last 50 years of the event. Some of the photos and the old programmes are from Slaley resident Pat Wilson, who is compiling a "vast collection" of related old items. Read related story »

Pat Wilson's Slaley roots go deep.

At least 10 generations of her father's family have lived in the village.

Pat was born in Slaley and in between moves to other parts of the country, the village has been her home for 32 years.

New research has lifted the lid on the history of a Northumberland village show which this year celebrates its 150th event.

Dr Greg Finch, treasurer of Hexham Local History Society, has been delving into the past of Slaley Show.

Slaley Show chairman Albert Weir

The event began life in 1845 as the Slaley and Hexhamshire Floral and Horticultural Society Show although it did not take place under its current name until 1852.

Corbridge is the latest village to get a look into its past through The Journal's photographic archives.

With the sunny weather here at last, summers past are remembered in the picture of a road through the village on a lazy day in July 1961.

Thirteen years earlier, members of Tyneside Electric Cycling Club are clearly enjoying an outing in Corbridge in 1948. The picture was taken by Norman Sinclair.

The history of a Northumberland parish may soon be brought into the 21st century.

Residents of Healey and the surrounding area marked the Millennium with a book entitled People of Healy and Minsteracres 2000, but now the publication's editor, Jamie Warde-Aldam, pictured, wants to take things one step further and launch a dedicated website for all to enjoy.