Category Archives: Newcastle upon Tyne

Hadrian’s Wall Exploration – Animated altars

Posted on May 27, 2022 by admin

Before we moved south I walked the Wall and explored various other sites – click on the category of “Hadrian’s Wall Walk” on the right of the screen to find them all. In January 2022 we were on one of … Continue reading →

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A Personal Pause – Harry and Sarah’s Wedding

Posted on October 26, 2019 by admin

Back in the North East for Harry and Sarah’s wedding at Newcastle Civic Centre on Saturday 21 September 2019. Here is me wearing a tie (and needing to lose some weight), Julie looking decidedly elf-like, Hannah (the one who works … Continue reading →

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northernvicarwalks – Beside the Tyne to Dunston Staithes

Posted on February 5, 2019 by admin

After a morning in Newcastle we crossed the Tyne and had a late lunch at the Sage. Then Julie sat with a book, and I went for a walk. I did about 5 miles west along the river to Dunston … Continue reading →

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Newcastle upon Tyne – St Andrew

Posted on February 3, 2019 by admin

Friday 18 January. We drove into Newcastle and I went for a walk while Julie and our friend Katie spent a happy few hours in Waterstone’s. I went to J&M Sewing Services to buy new clerical shirts – they have … Continue reading →

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Northernvicar Walks – July and August 2018

Posted on September 28, 2018 by admin

July – 43 miles. Not much of any excitement – walking in Norfolk, which was recorded with the churches I visited, and a trip to the Deanery BBQ in Mickleover. August started much better. A 6 mile walk to the Cathedral … Continue reading →

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Northernvicar walks – Northumberland, May 2018

Posted on June 25, 2018 by admin

Julie and I had a week in Northumberland in the middle of May. We went chased across Gosforth park by a young lady I married a couple of years ago, spent too much at Cogito Books in Hexham – website … Continue reading →

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Hadrian’s Wall Exploration 12 – The Wall in western Newcastle

Posted on July 15, 2016 by admin

When walking the Hadrian’s Wall National Trail (did I mention I have walked the Wall?) you leave the line of the Wall at Heddon and head to Wallsend along the River. The Wall did not go that way. You can … Continue reading →

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Hadrian’s Wall Exploration 8 – Wallsend, Segedunum

Posted on June 27, 2016 by admin

Before I move South to Derby, I want to put various other Hadrian’s Wall sites on my blog. On Saturday 18 June we arranged to meet our friends at Segedunum Roman Fort in Wallsend – website. This is where I … Continue reading →

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Hadrian’s Wall Exploration 7 – Newcastle Castle

Posted on June 16, 2016 by admin

My Monday walk (see the last blog) continued as I walked beside the Tyne and then climbed up to All Saints Church. It was built between 1786-89 and the spire was added in 1796. The architect was David Stephenson of … Continue reading →

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Hadrian’s Wall Exploration 6 – Great North Museum

Posted on June 11, 2016 by admin

On Monday 6 June Hannah and Julie wanted to hit the shops. I left them in Eldon Gardens and walked up to the Great North Museum. The  Armstrong statue outside is quite impressive. In the Museum, which was known as … Continue reading →

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