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Category: Newcastle upon Tyne
Then I must make your portrait…
I told this story a few days ago on my favourite social medium, Instagram. It received a great response, so I thought I’d tell it…
Portrait of a Roundabout
Swan, Billy Mill and Cowgate — when strung together, these names could perhaps be mistaken for the title of an obscure new advertising agency. Instead, if you…
Chasing Shadows
We find ourselves in the midst of an extremely topical Northern Lights season once again, with comparisons potentially being made to The Great Solar Storm…
Chapter Two: New Beginnings
A few weeks ago, I mentioned that this video clip had a new relevance for me. I’ve been asking myself some pretty straight questions recently.…
Great North Humanity
Until a couple of years ago, like Charlie Brooker, I would never have dreamed that I’d become a runner. I’d watch the London Marathon on…
Bridge Gazing
Wandering in the lower reaches of the Ouseburn Valley here in Newcastle, it’s impossible to miss one of my favourite locations — a spot where…
Snow Business
Today, the sun’s been shining and the snowy weather is fast becoming a distant memory. Some scenes captured over the last few weeks as I…
The Jazz Café, Newcastle’s Parisian Corner
Following on from my post last week, you are now among the first to be able to view Duncan Davis’ tribute to his old mate…
Crombie’s Last Stand
I didn’t know Keith Crombie. I’d been to his famous Jazz Café once, a long time go. If nothing else, I gleaned this much about him…