Phil and I went into Newcastle today, and of course a camera came too. I can’t believe I’ve never noticed this building facade in Northumberland Street before!
Going clockwise from the top left, the statues are of Thomas Bewick (1755 – 1828) who was a world renowned wood engraver, ornithologist and artist.
Harry Hotspur (1366 – 1403) which was a nickname given due to his bravery in battle, particularly against the Scots and the French. His real name was Sir Henry Percy and he died fighting in a rebellion against Henry IV.
Roger Thornton (?-1429) became Newcastle’s mayor on three occasions as well as an MP. He made his fortune as a merchant in spite of coming from a poor background.
Sir John Marley (1590 – 1673) Royalist Mayor of Newcastle who defended the city against an invading Scottish army in 1644 and remained as Mayor after the English Civil War.
Can’t resist the wonderful architecture of Central Station so that’s the daily today! Also that clock’s wrong 😀
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Wow! The architecture of Central Station is breathtaking! I love it! And of course your picture but that shouldn’t really come as a surprise now should it? 🤔😊
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Ah thanks Michel 😘
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Oh my gosh! That photo is so crisp and clear!☺️
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I know! Surprised meself there!! Cheers Kim 😘
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Fancy having a clock wrong in a station of all places! 🙂
I read a lot about Hotspur when I was doing English exams. he features heavily in the Henry IV plays.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I missed out ‘by Shakespeare’.
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I knew that 😊
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I think it’s always been stuck at that time, must find my other pics of it and check.
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Like the old joke, it’s right twice a day! 🙂 🙂
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🙄🤣
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Is it a good place to shop? I really like the lines of the ceiling.
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Newcastle is a great place to shop, Central Station only good for train tickets and newsagents 🙂
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It’s amazing how many people (who’ve lived in the area for yonks) don’t know about those statues!! Mind..I didn’t know who they were..I do know.
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*now grrr
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I got there 😊
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Haha we learn something everyday! 😊
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I do…but forget twice as much as I learn.
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Some lovely architecture at the station. A rather dodgy interpretation of the Middle Ages in the statues. That’s the Victorians for you.
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They had to add their own spin on it I suppose, bit like Hollywood!
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Wasn’t that Percy bloke in Blackadder 🙂 Love the station.
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Haha should have been!
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