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Article: Gad fly - On the trail of the first Penny Black
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- The Northern Echo
- Article date:
- October 10, 2007
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Bedlington's claim to fame is being the first destination of the
famous Penny Black postage stamp.A heritage trail marks the post box
from where it was forwardedAND so to Bedlington. Not the column's
usual stamping ground - the term may prove appropriate - but a
lovely Saturday afternoon, 90 minutes until kick-off and the chance
to enjoy a bit of a dander.Originally Saxon, the town's in
midNorthumberland, best known for its perky little terriers - 50
years ago America's sixth-favourite family dog - but with several
other claims to fame, or to notoriety.There's even a heritage trail,
places of interest marked by a blue plaque. Every town should have
one.One's outside the childhood home of ...