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Steve Ellwood @tynesnapper.bsky.social · 16h

#NewcastleUponTyne On this day, 3rd October 2009 when naval vessels still had a run ashore in Newcastle upon Tyne. BNS Crocus - M917.Tripartite Mine Hunter of the Belgian Navy.

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Steve Ellwood @tynesnapper.bsky.social · 16h

#SouthShields Herd Groyne Lighthouse, South Shields on this day 3rd October 2003. Red and white livery has now changed to red only.

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Steve Ellwood @tynesnapper.bsky.social · 16h

#SouthShields MV Fitzcarraldo berthed at South Shields on this day 3rd October 2003. Built in Norway as a ferry it was later purchased by the Walk the Plank (theatre company) as a touring theatre ship. Sold in 2010 to Dutch owners who planned to turn it into a floating nightspot.

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Steve Ellwood @tynesnapper.bsky.social · 16h

#Elsdon #Northumberland The pulpit of St Cuthbert's Church Elsdon Northumberland photographed on this day 3rd October 2017. Carved from Caen stone and imported cream-white limestone from Normandy, France.

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Steve Ellwood @tynesnapper.bsky.social · 17h

#Cadiz #Spain Torm Titan IMO 9712319, Oil Tanker photographed 28th July 2026 in the Port of Cadiz Spain.

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Steve Ellwood @tynesnapper.bsky.social · 17h

#Cadiz #Spain Cadiz Spain this Carousel between the Cathedral de Cádiz and the Church of Santiago Apostol photographed 20th July 2026.

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Steve Ellwood @tynesnapper.bsky.social · 17h

#Wallington #Northumberland Wallington Hall Northumberland the 1930's furnished Kitchen photographed 14th September 2026. More @ www.flickr.com/photos/steve...

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Steve Ellwood @tynesnapper.bsky.social · 18h

#NorthGosforfth #NewcastleUponTyne Sacred Heart Church North Gosforth, St Mark and St Matthew Window photographed 18th September 2026. St Mark was designed by Sir Edward Burne-Jones (St. Mark) and St. Matthew by Ford Madox Brown. Manufactured and installed by Morris & Co between 1872 and 1875.

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Steve Ellwood @tynesnapper.bsky.social · 19h

#Benton #NewcastleUponTyne Two brothers who served and gave their lives in the First World War, Trooper Norman Henry Carlyon and Private Philip Richards Carlyon, buried in St Bartholomew’s Church Benton. Photographed 20th September 2026.

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Steve Ellwood @tynesnapper.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

#Southampton The general cargo ship Arklow Clipper IMO 9757137 inbound to the Port of Southampton 18th July 2026.

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Steve Ellwood @tynesnapper.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

#SantaCruz #Tenerife #Spain Berthed in Port of Santa Cruz Tenerife the bulk carrier Queen Bee IMO 9407512, photographed 24th July 2026.

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Steve Ellwood @tynesnapper.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

#LasPalmas #GranCanaria #Spain The Spanish Navy Meteoro-class offshore patrol vessel Relámpago P43 in the Las Palmas Naval Base, Port of Las Palmas Gran Canaria Spain photographed 25th July 2026.

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Steve Ellwood @tynesnapper.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

#Cadiz #Spain Photographed 28th July 2026 in the Port of Cadiz Spain Tarifa Primero a specialised mobile caisson dock/plant or floating platform used in major maritime civil engineering projects, At the time under contract to Dragados.

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Steve Ellwood @tynesnapper.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

#Cadiz #Spain Photographed 28th July 2026 in Cadiz Spain the school Colegio Público Campo del Sur on Calle Concepción Arenal. Built between 1930 and 1938 based on designs by municipal architect Antonio Sánchez Esteve. The school is public and is for children from 3 to 12.

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Steve Ellwood @tynesnapper.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

#Wallington #Northumberland William bell Scott's Renaissance style medallion portrait of Admiral Lord Collingwood circa 1865 in the central hall of Wallington Hall Northumberland, photographed 14th September 2026.

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Steve Ellwood @tynesnapper.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

#NorthGosforth #NewcastleUponTyne Photographed 18th September 2026 in Sacred Heart Church North Gosforth Newcastle upon Tyne the Chancel Organ In a space previously occupied by the high altar the 1865 organ was relocated as part of the reordering of the church More @ www.flickr.com/photos/steve...

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Steve Ellwood @tynesnapper.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

#Benton #ForestHall Photographed 20th September 2026, the resting place and memorial to Private John Connor in the churchyard of St Bartholomew's Benton Born in Felling he was a miner living in Forest Hall when he enlisted 2nd November 1914 joining A Company 24th Northumberland Fusiliers

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Steve Ellwood @tynesnapper.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

#SouthShields #Port_of_Tyne The Pilot House, Lawe Top, South Shields on this day 13th May 2001. Now a residential property, image from 2nd October 2014 showing conversion work.

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Steve Ellwood @tynesnapper.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

#Jarrow Photographed on this day 2nd October 2014 Grade II Listed Jarrow Bridge which used to be the link to St Paul's Monastery. Repaired 1781-3 by Wm Allison, mason; widened 1826 for turnpike. Ashlar sandstone. Single arch over river, 1 small flood arch on south.

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Steve Ellwood @tynesnapper.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

#Port_of_Tyne #NorthShields HMS Archer P264 passing through the locks at Royal Quays Marina, North Shields on this day 2nd October 2008. Launched in June 1986.

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Steve Ellwood @tynesnapper.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

#Cadiz #Spain 13th century medieval gateway that connects the Plaza de la Catedral with the historic Barrio del Pópulo in Cadiz Spain, photographed 28th July 2026. Named after Virgen de la Rosa which stood next to the gate but is no longer in existence.

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Steve Ellwood @tynesnapper.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

#NewcastleUponTyne Cate Watkinson - Wakenshaw Memorial Window, taken on this day 1st October 2015 at St Mary's Cathedral, Newcastle upon Tyne.

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Steve Ellwood @tynesnapper.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

#NewcastleUponTyne Smokey Joe 2nd hand shop on Pilgrim Street Newcastle upon Tyne - empty on this day 1st October 2015 but now a convenience store.

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Steve Ellwood @tynesnapper.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

#NewcastleUponTyne Photographed 12th September 2026 in St John the Baptist Church Newcastle upon Tyne the 13th century Anchorite Squint. This is all that remains of an anchorite's cell the squint or hagioscope in the chancel wall allowed the Anchorite (a religious recluse) to see the high altar.

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Aimi @qingnishuoshuokan.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

What a fascinating piece of local history. It’s amazing how places like this can preserve the stories of people who lived generations ago.

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Steve Ellwood @tynesnapper.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

#NewcastleUponTyne #Elswick St Agnes Window in St Michael's RC Church Newcastle upon Tyne, a memorial to Hannah Williamson Gilbert Window who died 7th January 1909 aged 47. Photographed 12th September 2026. Details of funeral Evening Chronicle 12th January 1909.

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Steve Ellwood @tynesnapper.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

#Wallington #Northumberland The Civilisation Sculpture by Thomas Woolmer (1825–1892) in Wallington Hall Northumberland photographed 14th September 2026. Sculptured during 1856 and 1867 and represents a mother teaching her child how to pray.

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Steve Ellwood @tynesnapper.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

#Earsdon #SeatonDelaval Charles Squires grave in St Alban's Churchyard, Earsdon, North Tyneside, photographed 30th September 2013. He died aged 26 at Seaton Delaval Hall being employed as a servant to Lord Hastings.

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Steve Ellwood @tynesnapper.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

#Wallsend A visit to the Swan Hunter Wallsend Shipyard on this day 30th September 2011. More @ flic.kr/s/aHsmWMLARM

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Steve Ellwood @tynesnapper.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

#Lisbon #Portugal The resting place of Almeida Garrett 1799-1854 in Lisbon National Pantheon Portugal, photographed 29th September 2026. Portuguese poet, orator, playwright, novelist, journalist, politician, and a peer of the realm.

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Steve Ellwood @tynesnapper.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

#Portugal #Lisbon Lisbon Portuguese Military Museum Gateway photographed 29th July 2026.

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Steve Ellwood @tynesnapper.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

#Benton #NewcastleUponTyne Memorial to Private Archibald Coulter in St Bartholomew's Churchyard Benton Newcastle upon Tyne photographed 20th September 20026. Joining the 5th Northumberland Fusiliers he was medically discharged in 1915 and became a Railway Porter.

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Steve Ellwood @tynesnapper.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

#NewcastleUponTyne Memorial window by Atkinson of Newcastle in St John the Baptist Church Newcastle upon Tyne photographed 12th September 2026. In honour of Catherine Almond Robinson of Holmside Place Heaton who died 28th February 1935 and Rosa Emily Jackson of Westgate Hill who died 21st May 1945.

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Steve Ellwood @tynesnapper.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

#NewcastleUponTyne The undated Mowbray, Wardle, Birch Memorial Tablet in St John the Baptist Newcastle upon Tyne. Photographed 12th September 2026 Two loving sisters, Ann and Mary Birch, daughters of William and Jane Birch, wives of Craster Michael Mowbray and Richard Wardle.

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Steve Ellwood @tynesnapper.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

#Elswick #NewcastleUponTyne Photographed 12th September 2026 in St Michael's RC Church Newcastle upon Tyne the Lily Stobart Window. For 32 years she taught at St Michael's School Elswick and died in 1940.

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Steve Ellwood @tynesnapper.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

#NorthGosforth #NewcastleUponTyne Photographed 18th September 2026 in Sacred Heart Church North Gosforth the Altar Ceiling consisting of twenty-five painted ceiling tiles by artist Paul Drummond and installed in 1997.

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Steve Ellwood @tynesnapper.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

#WhitleyBay 29th September 2026 the signage for The Greek on the Beach is up. A soon to be restaurant and bar on South Parade Whitley Bay. Former Olive Grove, Hairy Lemon, Bar 42, Parade, Ghost Nightclub and Ghost Bar.

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Steve Ellwood @tynesnapper.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

#Benton #NewcastleUponTyne Private John Emery Dalgarno headstone and inclusion on the war memorial at St Bartholomew's Churchyard Benton photographed 20th September 2026. He was born in North Shields 1887 and died 23rd April 1920 aged 34.

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Steve Ellwood @tynesnapper.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

#NewcastleUponTyne #Gatesheadf Prospectus for the building of the High Level Bridge in the Newcastle Weekly Courant on this day 29th September 1843

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Steve Ellwood @tynesnapper.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

#NewcastleUponTyne Odd the things that suddenly 'creep up' behind you. I wasn't expecting to see the Red Arrows when they screamed over Newcastle Quayside on this day 29th September 2007. Don't think they fly that low over crowds these days.

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Steve Ellwood @tynesnapper.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

#NewHartley #Northumberland On this day 29th September 2015 had a stroll along the Memorial Pathway at the Hartley Memorial Park. By Russ Coleman and Rob Walton (2012) the pathway remembers those lost in the Hartley (Hester) Pit Disaster. More @ flickr.com/photos/steve...

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Steve Ellwood @tynesnapper.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

#Ovingham #Northumberland On this day 29th September 2016, Grade II Listed Bewick Family Grave, St Mary the Virgin Church Ovingham. This is the resting place of the great wood engraver Thomas Bewick and his wife Isabella. More @ flickr.com/photos/steve...

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Steve Ellwood @tynesnapper.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

#Ovingham Ovingham Bridge(s) Northumberland photographed on this day 29th September 2016.

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Steve Ellwood @tynesnapper.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

#Prudhoe The Grade II Listed footbridge at Prudhoe Railway Station photographed on this day 29th September 2016. "Later C19. Iron." Prudhoe Railway Station #flickr flic.kr/s/aHskKKFaTY

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Steve Ellwood @tynesnapper.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

#Blaydon Morbid piece from the Northern Echo of 1st October 1880 concerning the discovery of a skeleton in Stargate Pit, Stella on this day 29th September 1880. The remains of a worker known as Rodham perished in an underground flood in 1823, found 57 years later.

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Steve Ellwood @tynesnapper.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

#Wallington #Northumberland The Study at Wallington Hall Northumberland photographed 14th September 2026. Up until 1740 this was a staircase to the upper floors. The brother of Lady Trevelyan, Thomas Babington Macaulay wrote his book The History of England at this desk.

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Steve Ellwood @tynesnapper.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

#NorthGosforth #NewcastleUponTyne Photographed 18th September 2026 the St Luke and St John Window in Sacred Heart Church North Gosforth Newcastle upon Tyne. Dating between 1872 and 1875 by William Morris and Ford Madox Brown.

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Steve Ellwood @tynesnapper.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

#NewcastleUponTyne On this day 28th September 2011. High Level Bridge pier - who was/is Jean ❓

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Steve Ellwood @tynesnapper.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

#NewcastleUponTyne Something that doesn't seem to get mentioned are the lampposts on the Swing Bridge - one of its attractions in my book. Photographed on this day 28th September 2011.

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Steve Ellwood @tynesnapper.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

#NewcastleUponTyne 'We are not amused' - Queen Victoria passed through Newcastle on this day 28th September 1849 and 'condescended' to receive an address from the town's officers. She did receive a 21 gun salute from the Castle though - Journal on this day 29th September 1849.

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