Location: Sipton
Allenheads - Circa 1915
Private Gilbert Graham of Allenheads served in theĀ 30th Northumberland Fusiliers. Gilbert was born at Sipton Shield as one of ten siblings. He died at the Somme and is commemorated on the Thiepval monument. Also pictured in Hexham Courant, 22 July 1916
Allenheads - Circa 1916
John Henry Reed (1897-1979) served in the Great War. Born in Sipton, near Allenheads (see also 0005026)
Sipton - Circa 1965
Sipton lead mine.This photo was taken from Tedham Green, looking towards the Allendale road with Sipton Terrace in the distance. In the foreground is the River Allen. Also see 0002162