History nut - esp. concerning the Newcastle & NE England. 7 Books on Newcastle's & NE's history now available on Amazon (see below). Profits to charity.
Morpeth, Northumberland
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Blackfriars in Newcastle. One of the city’s oldest surviving buildings. The friars wearing black cloaks lived, prayed & studied from 13th C.
Nearly demolished but then saved and restored in the 1970s.
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Cannon balls from the civil war in 1644. Found in 1960 in St Andrew’s church Newcastle.
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In the book I wrote about the complicated geography of NE football allegiances, so here’s my attempt to map it out as if Tyne and Wear were in the Balkans. Views welcome from both sides!
The watershed of the two rivers is a key faultline for both accents - the way you say “beetroot” reveals all - and club loyalties.
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Tonight's free Patreon post! The ecclesiastical north star of Newcastle's city centre, replacing an ancient medieval chapel and inextricably linked to the welfare and wellbeing of the town.
A piece on St Thomas the Martyr on the link below.
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I haven't posted this for a while. Yes, there was a PoW camp at Darras Hall - that may come as a shock to some of the more recent residents. 🤣. I have a Christmas card somewhere from Hans, sent in the 1950's. I will post in December if I manage to find it!
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@Lfchistorical Our new article about Tom Watson
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Ever wondered what 1980s Yugoslavia thought about UK place names?
Another map for @JHCPAL
From Sarajevo 80s Museum
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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.
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A fitting tribute to a true Newcastle legend 🖤🤍
Kevin Keegan is set to be posthumously awarded Newcastle’s highest civic honour, the Freedom of the City, recognising his outstanding contribution to our city, Newcastle United and fans #NUFC
For more orlo.uk/HEMzx
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The Northumberland Arms, Darn Crook, Rosie's Bar. Need I say more?
Free to read on the ol Patreon.
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Good read from @HistoryMick #nufc fans
100 years ago NUFC were on their way to their 4th and final League title. Read all about it via my blog at newcastle-history.blogspot.c… #NUFC #Newcastle #NewcastleUponTyne #football
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#NewcastleUponTyne Shame to see that the Mark Toney café on Percy Street Newcastle upon Tyne has closed down along with its's sister premises on Grainger Street, photographed this morning 22nd October 2026.
Appears the sign saying they were having electrical problems is from a couple of weeks ago.
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#NewcastleUponTyne This mid C19 stone built drinking fountain stands in a rather forlorn condition in Framlington Place, partially obscured by a tree. Photographed on this day 17th October 2018.
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A trip down Newcastle's Mosley St., Collingwood St. and Neville Street... with a difference.
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#Elswick #NewcastleuponTyne #SundaySermons Photographed 12th September 2026 in St Michael's RC Church Elswick Newcastle upon Tyne the Pulpit, possibly by Ralph Hedley.
