Hello Bernard, this request may seem unusual but I’ve just read The Last Kingdom ‘ & in the historical notes right at the end you make reference to the fact that a family with Uhtred name held Bamburgh Castle later in the Anglo Saxon period & that family are your ancestors. As an exiled Northumbrian & also someone who has an interest in the history of the area I find this quite interesting.How did you manage to trace your roots back so far? Although I lived for many years just outside London I have always retained a special fondness for my homeland & indeed our honeymoon was celebrated close to Bamburgh & our family have returned many times since. I’m curious as to your links with the area? Kind regards John ( & Jean ) Walton