Retired, Local Historian, Snapper. Author of Newcastle in 50 Buildings, River Tyne, 50 Gems of Northumberland by Amberley Publishing.
Whitley Bay, England
Joined December 2010
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River Tyne, Author: Steve Ellwood. River Tyne - Amberley Publishing (amberley-books.com) Published 2015. A trip down the North and South Tyne and onwards to the North Sea.
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I wouldn't have minded seeing the priannas in a tank. I think it's usually pretty busy, I don't think I have ever been when it's been quiet
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Beautiful place and glad it's had so much restoration.
Me and my wife were recently talking to one of the volunteers who was telling us how the church roof had been repaired by a specialist company to spec as it would have been hundreds of years back. Costly stuff.
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Ahh I have been in there a few times with a guy I look after. (I'm a carer) And I know it gets busy with kids. As long as your 7 year old enjoyed it
#WhitleyBay Stripping out of the former Havana Nightclub 34-36 South Parade Whitley Bay, photographed 27th October 2026.
Nothing on the North Tyneside Council web site for any planning application indicating future use.
#NewcastleUponTyne The 8 metre long Greggs Ta-Pastry tapestry in the Hancock Museum - Great North Museum Newcastle upon Tyne photographed 26th October 2026.
Six chapters chart the Sausage Roll’s journey through decades of cultural change and quiet consistency:
I: Ortus Primus: Founder John Gregg riding through Newcastle on his trusty delivery bike, with the Tyne Bridge looming proudly in the background.
II: Fabricatio Lucanicae Crusulo: Post-war bakers perfecting the art of rolling golden, savoury comfort for a rebuilding nation.
III: Rotulus Omnia Aevia Perdurat: The Sausage Roll remaining an unshakeable constant through decades of national triumphs, from '66 to 2012.
IV: Magna Divisio: The headline-grabbing 2019 media storm sparked when a live TV tasting split the public over the Vegan Sausage Roll.
V: Legenda Nova: The rise of 2020s brand fandom, immortalising super-fans wearing blue-and-gold streetwear and sporting sausage roll haircuts.
VI: Victor Mundi: A global success story celebrating a bake now enjoyed over a million times every single day.
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I've covered the story here also: penbal.uk/the-wreck-of-the-b…
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V class submarine HMSM Voracious (P 78): Laid down at Vickers Armstrong Newcastle-on-Tyne, England 27.10.42.
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Bidders have the opportunity to own a piece of Durham Cathedral. Newcastle auctioneers Anderson & Garland will sell furnishings on behalf of the cathedral on November 3 including 27 pews, oak uplighters, and 19th century clerk's desks and lectern.
In Cultured North East.
#Amsterdam Historical research, honestly - The Streets of Amsterdam, on this day 27th October 2022.
#Tynemouth This piece from the Newcastle Weekly Courant on this day 27th October 1894. Stormy weather and a ship wrecked at Tynemouth.
#SeatonDelaval A wander around the Grade I Listed Seaton Delaval Hall on this day 27th October 2012. Country house, 1718-29 by Sir John Vanbrugh for Admiral George Delaval.
#NewcastleUponTyne Restoration 1866-1867 plaque in St Andrew's Church Newcastle upon Tyne photographed 22nd October 2026.
Report from the Journal of 7th January 1867 commenting on the re-opening.
#NewcastleUponTyne Valentine and Elizabeth Hutchinson memorial tablet in St Andrew's Church Newcastle upon Tyne, photographed 22nd October 2026.
Valentine was a ship owner and an Elder Brethren of Trinity House, he died at St John's Lane 7th January 1830 aged 56. His wife died 8th January 1842 aged 52.
#NewcastleUponTyne Lieutenant George James Best Dove memorial tablet in St Andrew's Church Newcastle upon Tyne, photographed 22nd October 2026.
He died in Saint Servan France 30th January 1830 aged 44 years.
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Spuggy ( or Lark ) pie......with quantities given for rooks to, if those are to hand.
New followers attracted by maps may be wondering what's going on. Wait still I start talking about turnips !
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Jesmond Dene - Jim Edwards
Fortunately the autumn leaves haven’t been completely blown away with the recent winds. This autumnal one of Jesmond Dene is available as a ltd edition print from 57 Lime Street Studio.
Closed Friday & Saturday this week.
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