Dear Mr Cornwell

I have enjoyed all of your books and just finished the Last Kingdom series. One of the places mentioned in War Lord was Burgham. An unusual name and I am aware of only two places so called. One is a hamlet in East Sussex the other has been my home for forty four years. Originally a farm it is now a golf course. The name (Burgh and Ham) indicates a settlement but I can find no evidence of any history.

Situated in mid Northumberland it is not far from Bamburgh  and a lot of your story lines. Is there any reason you chose the name?

Any information and your views would be extremely welcome.

Regards

Keith McLean