Take a birds eye view of Blyth beach and the Harbour as I fly my drone along the beautiful coastline.
Blyth in Northumberland has a rich history, including the development of its port, coal mining, and shipbuilding:
The name Blyth comes from the Old English word blīðe, which means "gentle" or "merry". The first recorded reference to the area was in 1130 as Blida.
The Port of Blyth dates back to the 12th century. The first recorded use of the port was in 1138, when monks from Newminster Abbey exported salt from the pans on the north side of the River Blyth. Coal shipping began in the 14th century. It served as a Royal Navy submarine base in WWII.
Blyth Battery is the remnants of a World War One coastal artillery battery that was upgraded and re-fitted for use in World War Two. It is the most intact and accessible coastal defence battery left on the North East and Yorkshire coastline. The World War I battery at Blyth is in excellent condition and retains the full range of features that are characteristic of a "Defended Port Battery".
Blyth is famous for its maritime heritage and historic port and beautiful beach with it's long, wide, golden stretch of sandy beach, backed by a system of sand dunes which are a haven for wildlife and a designated area of Special Nature Conservation.
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