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Cragside's trail-blazing power system upgraded

The former home of Lord Armstrong has been given a modern upgrade.

in 1878, his house at Cragside Hall in Northumberland became the first in the world to use hydro-electricity.

A new hydro system has been installed to power the house and is being switched on this evening (July 29).

Cragside's trail-blazing hydro power system has been revamped. Credit: ITV Tyne Tees