The
northernmost
county in
England,
Northumberland (formerly the
Kingdom of
Northumbria) is a mostly
rural area on the eastern
coast.
Northumberland is the site of
Hadrian's Wall, a
fortification which dates to the time of the
Roman Empire.
Northumberland is also the home of Earl Grey, for whom a classic blend of tea was named.
SOURCE: http://www.northumberland.gov.uk/