https://northernnewsnetwork.co.uk/A close read of northern places and the stories held in their landscapes.enhttps://northernnewsnetwork.co.uk/why-rivers-make-persistent-edges-on-a-map/https://northernnewsnetwork.co.uk/why-rivers-make-persistent-edges-on-a-map/Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:10:00 +0000BoundariesWhy rivers make persistent edges on a map: understand how river boundaries shape regional identity and what a mapped dividing line can—and cannot—tell you.https://northernnewsnetwork.co.uk/a-crossing-or-a-ridge-two-ways-to-place-a-village/https://northernnewsnetwork.co.uk/a-crossing-or-a-ridge-two-ways-to-place-a-village/Sun, 01 Nov 2026 10:40:00 +0000SettlementsCompare a village at a crossing with one along a ridge to see how slopes, water, and routes shape its layout and the choices that connect it to nearby places.https://northernnewsnetwork.co.uk/the-old-road-beneath-the-new-route/https://northernnewsnetwork.co.uk/the-old-road-beneath-the-new-route/Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0000RoutesTrace an old road beneath a newer route by comparing dated maps, surviving boundaries, and place names to separate documented alignments from informed guesses.https://northernnewsnetwork.co.uk/why-a-direct-map-route-may-not-be-a-usable-shortcut/https://northernnewsnetwork.co.uk/why-a-direct-map-route-may-not-be-a-usable-shortcut/Sat, 24 Oct 2026 17:50:00 +0000LandformsA direct map route can conceal steep slopes, wet ground, or missing crossings. Learn how to assess its terrain and continuity before choosing a path.https://northernnewsnetwork.co.uk/a-slow-walk-for-collecting-place-names/https://northernnewsnetwork.co.uk/a-slow-walk-for-collecting-place-names/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:10:00 +0000Place NamesA slow walk for collecting place names helps you map clusters and gaps, preserve local spellings, and build useful notes without guessing at origins.