Very interesting video Eddy. I always feel proud to be a Geordie, and love the history of our home city. When my Dad was in the RAF and we moved all over the country, my grandparents would bring me back for Christmas, and I was always thrilled to see the Tyne Bridge. I always thought I'd come back home. Keep up the good work sir.
Glad you enjoyed the video 😊👍🏻 I used to love coming back home on leave too and seeing those magnificent bridges. My Uk tours were RAF Lyneham, Brize Norton and Odiham where I did 2 years on the Chinook helicopters. Did you get to any of these?
Oh no, but I'm not sure if my Dad did his basic training at Brize Norton? We were posted to Turnhouse, Finningley, Cranwell and finally Boulmer. We were going to be sent to Cyprus in the 70's, but the trouble kicked off there,so that was cancelled. I've always regretted it,not joining the military, but still collect a lot of books on the people who served the Queen and country. :)
Yes, please continue, there's so much more to tell. The pilgrim route through Pilgrim St, the butchers of Lort Burn throwing their offal into the burn which is now under Grey St & Dean St, the first Swan incandescent street lights in the world on Mosley St, Lord Admiral Collingwood, see if you can get down under the now-closed Pilgrim St Police & Fire Stations to the old Bridewell cells (there are definitely 'ghosts' of the past down there), MLK's visit, the history of the Grainger Market, Exhibition Park with the only remaining exhibition building now a brewery (former military museum), the High Level Bridge, the Tyne Bridge. The Turbinia. Let's just say there's a lot to do... 😊
Eddie mate I was in the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers for 22 years - 1978 - 2000 - loved that you mentioned our Regimental March - superb video - more more more please
Always interesting stuff on your channel. I’d love to see more stuff like this as well as the footy. So many great parts to our city. I particularly love the architecture so lots of options for further ‘ did you know’s?’ Well done 👍🏻
Excellent production Eddie. I don't know where the pub 'The Strawberry' got it's name from, same for 'The Cooperage' in a 'Cave' on the River Tyne side (under a bridge?), Where did 'The Leazears Park' derive it's name from - and how much of 'Hadrians Wall' still exists in Newcastle, between 'the West End' and 'Wallsend' (and one from me is there any booklet etc on the locations used in 'When The Boat Comes In' - by far the best period drama to be on TV, plus was there ever a stage production of the fantastic show?). Keep your productions flowing - put Newcastle Upon Tyne back on the map (I had relations working down the pits at Greenside, where the Metro Centre is Now - an item on the pits around Newcastle would be most welcome too). Great work.
Great message William! I did a video about The Strawberry and the name dates back to the 1700’s when the nuns of St Bartholemews in Newgate tended the strawberry gardens. I’ve got plans for loads more history videos with links to newcastle United. I also did some earlier videos of Hadrian’s wall when I walked sections of them. Check them out. Thanks again 🙏🏻
Enjoyed the history lesson Ed .I knew about the ghost in the old George, but that's all .Great stuff mate .Roll on Saturday,do you fancy our chances?We need that first win, let it be Arsenal.
Just happened on this channel. Fantastic and fascinating stuff. Really interesting stuff brilliantly presented. I've always loved Newcastle and the surrounding areas and will be back again for NYE, can't wait and I imagine I'll get quite emotional as the train crosses the Tyne. Despite having (as far as I know) no links whatsoever to Newcastle, it always feels a bit like coming "home". Was even on the verge of planning to move up there in the next few years, until circumstances sadly changed somewhat.
I've always wanted to ask a Scott or a Geordie this question. Is there an affinity shared between the Scotts and the Geordies more than the rest of England? If so, is it only geographical?
@@Chez114 My love of the toon was from the entertaining football on display in the early 90's when I was in high school. My dad is a Man U fan so It was not due to any sort of affinity nor due to geographical location. It being closer to home and not as far to travel was just an added bonus for me. The welcome I received from the Geordies I met in the Strawberry when I attended my first ever game will always be remembered for me too. Just a magical club with magical fans. If I was to move house to any other city in the UK it would only be Newcastle. HWTL
Great video Eddy, I'm sure the photo on the left at 1:05 is Coffee Johnny (John Oliver) with the big hat who was a blacksmith in Winlaton, bare Knuckle boxer and Trumpeter for Winlatons brass band.
I believe there to be 25 (remaining) invder mosaics in and around Newcastle, including a few on the gateshead side. My fave is Donkey Kong on the Tyne bridge leg Lombard Street side. There is an app you can get to hunt them down. Manchester and London are the only 2 other cities in mainland Britain to have them
I knew there’d be a space invader geek out there somewhere 👊🏻 😀 we have the French Banksy invading our city 😀 Thanks for getting in touch and sharing that James 👊🏻
Really enjoyed this one Eddy. Love the history content. Very interesting for everyone who loves the city of Newcastle. Look forward to the next episode 👌
Great video thanks for creating - always wondered about those space invaders - there is one near the Baltic overlooking the river. All the best pal and look forward to seeing more of your content
Another cracking vid....made me chuckle when you mentioned Hong Kong...that was on my over seas posting wish list when I was in the mob....got Gib instead which was my 3rd choice...😉. Keep up the good work
Great video. I'll have to check out the old George. I don't drink anymore but I'd still love to check it out. I always thought the Crown Pasada was the oldest pub. And Gallowgate, the gallows! It makes sense now. Great little tale that one.
Just watched your video on the Quayside Sunday Market, Quayside looking great, however Eddy, look totally different when I used to go down in the early 1970. Keep the good work up Eddy 👍
This is an exceptionally interesting video!! I’m a Southerner but I’ve been to Newcastle upon Tyne a few times. Newcastle is an amazing city and everyone should visit it at least once!
Really enjoyed your history vlog, keep them coming. Mind you Newcastle has changed since I worked at a dress factory on Duke St in early 70s walking from Haymarket to work passing the Newcastle brewery crossing Westgate Road and down what is now St James. There used to be an old pub down there but can't remember name.
Excellent piece, interestingand entertaining. . I'm not a geordie but I worked in Newcastle and the surrounding area for many years and it's still one of my top 3 cities to visit.
When I worked for the Metro myself and another guy (Andy Bell) were given the job of escorting that French artist to Gateshead Station to put one of his mozaics up ,I think beside the barriers , can't remember if he put any in any of the other stations. He gave us little vinyl stickers of one of his Invaders as a thank-you (and no we weren't checkies) the 1st question you were asked when you told anyone where you worked.
@@TynesideLife Nah m8 just the sticker but he seemed like a decent guy ( for a Frenchman lol just kidding) if a little flaky. I lost the sticker when I lost my wallet, it was only a few inches square.
Thanks for that, enjoyed it. A former RAF fellow who had a posting in HK eh ! Reminded me of my posting to HK after a 'hardship' posting back in 1974. :( Cancelled due to establishment review Sense of humour is still intact though. Regards Mike in County Durham
Cheers Mike 👊🏻 yes still have that piercingly brutal sense of humour when it’s allowed out to play 😆 HK was fantastic! Thanks for watching the video bud and all the best 🎄
You say how parts of the City Centre needs refurbishment but they do have character. There is so much about our own towns and cities that we don't know about and maybe if we learnt we might appreciate them more. Very interesting.
@@TynesideLife I had a walk around when we visited you on the good Friday game a few years ago. I found it very interesting and we ended up in the Tiger Tiger Bar. You Lads know how to have a good time.
Love this video, currently living in Manchester but I’m a Geordie born and bred and miss it more than ever. Brilliant production and great factual information please provide more videos like this 👍🏼
@@TynesideLife I can’t believe you’re from Wardley! Seen you out and about walking the dogs before will hopefully bump into you when I’m home for Christmas 👍🏼
And not forgetting St John Church on Pilgrim Street plus Ah got two black eyes and a brokken nose drinking in the George. I was attacked from behind and the assailant bore a striking resemblance to Charles 1st😂. These videos are so important both now and in the future-love them!
How long did you do in RAF? I was in for 20 years and loved it, came out on a medical in 87 but would go back in today if they took 70 year olds, love the vids keep up the good work
Hi Andy, I did 11 years in the regulars, stupidly bought myself out and then did three in the auxiliaries. Tours in Belize, Ascension Island, Falklands, Hong Kong, Lyneham, Odiham on the chinooks and Brize Norton. Loved it!
I love my history eddy and my father has told me a lot of history about the Toon . But there was a lot there I didn't know especially the old George I use that pub a lot love the real ale. Keep them coming fantastic 👏 👌 👍👍👍👍⚽️⚽️⚽️
Greetings from a former RM to a Crab Fat. 😉. I'm a Geordie exiled to Perth Australia, and your content really takes me back. Keep up the great work. FYI the union Jack is only called that onboard a HM war ship, on land it's the union flag. 👍
Cheers Kevin 👊🏻👍🏻 I’ve done some digging re the Union Jack reference and its naval usage. Apparently this term was dismissed by the Flag Institution in 2013 after historical investigations?
@@TynesideLife Perth is a wonderful place to raise a family with a great climate. I miss the pubs and not having to talk slowly to be understood in conversations. In the UK I lived in Montague estate, Wallsend, Waterloo St (NE1), and Cullercoats. My grandparents lived in Cruddas Park when I was a bairn, which looks very run down these days from your video. I got my kids to watch it so they know where they come from. Thank you for your great work.
I knew that the words were on the seating in the Bigg market if you go down by the Tyne Theatre and on to Waterloo Street they have a metal plate that runs down the side of the pavement with text messages on that people sent in for fun, the are loads of messages so obviously it doesn't make any sense, some of the messages are straight forward "love you" messages but some have weird symbols and stuff 🤗
Hello Eddy. Decent watch this.. nice one. I’ve spotted an “invader” install in Gateshead Metro station. Could you possibly tell me where the others you mention are located? Thinking of taking pics of all of em and framing in a collage for a family member for Xmas ( she an artist/designer) and thought would make a cool gift for Xmas... any info be appreciated... good on ya whatever tho
Always love these, and always appreciate the diversity of the history of Newc/Heed. I'm from Crook in County Durham and all our history is either about bandits or highwayman... nowt's changed!
Bigg market was featured in series 2 of Auf Wiedersehen Pet. When Dennis picks up Vicky. Great video. Interesting stuff 😃👍 by the way, what is a stottie cake
@@TynesideLife me too. Still binge watch it now. The bus stop by the Tyne Bridge was featured in it too. I think it helped put geordies in the public eye a bit more.
Know a bloke who used to run the old George. The lights used to go off at random times whenever he was closing down the pub after the punters left lol.
Very few towns & villages have a famous song named after them. It's a shame then that successive councils never saw fit to preserve Blaydon and celebrate it's rich history. Instead it was demolished in the 1970's - how many towns do you know that were completely trashed?
Be interesting to see how the refurbishment of Balmbra's turns out. I worked there from 1989-91, and loved that place. I remember the large back room with the balcony at the back that also housed the DJ stand. We had a DJ called Ayrton who was a bit of a dick, and loved himself too much. And the manager was a really nice Turkish fella called Attilla, believe it or not. Balmbra's had the best disco lights and lasers, smoke machines etc, which was unusual for a pub. And the sound system was amazing, as were the acoustics. And it was always jam packed over the weekend. I worked in Presidents (later KISS) before I worked at Balmbra's, then after Balmbra's, I worked in Macey's in the Groat Market. Loved the music in Macey's, a lot of Disco and early 80's soul. Happy times!
@@TynesideLife They are great memories, they were much happier times, and people had a lot more freedoms than they do now, no thanks to the PC WOKE brigade.
Great video thank you. Holy Jesus Hospital is often forgotten. A Knights Templar Hospitalier refuge for the sick and god alone knows what else. And Dog leap stairs. I remember going up and down it before it got revamped. The steps were abut 9 inches thick originally but worn by foot traffic on two sides down to half their depth. It was great with small shops on the left hand side going down
just a side note in the late 60s the big building in the middle of the groat and cloth market was a ZOO .THE WINTER ZOO IT WAS CALLED . NOT MANY FOLK NAR THAT.
