Random thoughts and photos of my journey through life…
Filed under Heritage, Holidays, Newcastle 2013
From Bridges on the Tyne:
The Swing Bridge has always been one of the most interesting bridges on the Tyne, as until the Gateshead Millennium Bridge came along, it was the only one that moved. Opened in 1876, it was necessary to replace the old Georgian Bridge in almost the same location which [...]
7 Comments CherryPie on Apr 6th 2013
Filed under Holidays, Nottingham
I invite you to join me at Vision & Verb where I relay the tale of my hectic Easter Weekend.
2 Comments CherryPie on Apr 5th 2013
Filed under Art, Holidays, Newcastle 2013
…is the Vampire Rabbit of Amen Corner!
The rabbit (or is it a hare?) sits atop a very ornate doorway which is the entrance to an office. Although there are many theories nobody seems to know the meaning of the strange creature…
Bloody fanged Hares used in 1900 architecture
Strange Creature
14 Comments CherryPie on Apr 2nd 2013
Filed under Anecdotes, Faith Foundations, Holidays, Newcastle 2013
…information on my hectic Easter weekend and yet another mini break. I would like to say I am going back to work for a rest tomorrow, but somehow I think it will be busy there too!
For now I am continuing with photos from my mini break to Newcastle. Here is a picture of the [...]
12 Comments CherryPie on Apr 1st 2013
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The Cathedral Church of St Nicholas started out as a humble parish church. It has only been a cathedral since 25th July 1882 when due to the rapid growth of the industrial population Newcastle separated from ancient diocese of Durham.
14 Comments CherryPie on Mar 30th 2013
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The morning after the night before.
18 Comments CherryPie on Mar 28th 2013
