The town of Jarrow on Tyneside has a long history dating back to the Romans, Vikings and the beginnings of early Christianity. But it’s perhaps most famous for the Jarrow Crusade of 1936 when 200 men marched from Jarrow to London in protest against mass unemployment. I was […]
North Shields is the town where I started my first job 30 years ago… it seems like the Stone Age when I look back. Back then, much of North Shields’ waterfront was derelict or rotting away and the town was looking grim. Since then, there has been a […]
‘Fred’s Shed’ is a remarkable hidden gem on the River Tyne. Tucked away down a back street with unexpectedly dramatic views down the riverfront, this is the last traditional boatyard in North East England. ‘Fred’s’, as it is affectionately known, is not your average shed. Once inside, 300 […]
What I love most about the seaside is that there’s always something unexpected to be discovered. A weekend trip to South Shields saw me stumbling across a group of 22 strange sculptures close to Littlehaven Beach. Juan Muñoz’s Conversation Piece greets bemused visitors and families as they head down to the beach with their buckets and spades. […]
Everyone loves otters. These gorgeous creatures are a delight to watch in the wild, if you’re lucky enough to spot them. But if you can’t get see these elusive animals in the countryside, why not take a trip to the Washington Wetlands’ otter enclosure, a great example of conservation […]
It’s astonishing news that my home city of Newcastle upon Tyne has been voted top travel city in the UK by readers of The Guardian and Observer newspapers. Many people were shocked that Newcastle beat better known cities like Edinburgh, London and Bath but it’s no surprise to locals who […]
Light and colour radiate from artist Daniel Buren’s illuminating show at The Baltic in Gateshead. What a thrill to be bathed in a rainbow of colours as you walk through the gallery’s spaces. Before arriving at the exhibition, you’re in for a sensory treat with a wall of colour on […]
I love the sound of breaking glass- and I’ve discovered that I also have a passion for blowing it. I know it sounds crazy but glass blowing is addictive, fun and deeply satisfying. Perhaps it’s something to do with the elemental quality of fire? Fiery furnaces, glowing flames and […]
Summer wildlife watching is a bigger treat than usual this year because the season has been so late in arriving in its full glory. This year’s wet and cold spring has meant that summer has been slow to pick up momentum. So my weekend trip to Washington Wetlands […]
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