Sunday, April 23, 2006

Tyneside Journey

A sentimental journey with the Matriarch and younger daughter to the Homeland this weekend:

Which direction?



The Matriarch surveys the quayside, at and near which several relatives from earlier generations worked and lived:



These shirts can be seen everywhere in the city:



Local Hero:



The old family home:



And on this St George's Day, memories of a gentle man whose birthday is remembered.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

two of my favourite men

Frances Uku said...

such beautiful photos. i must admit i am very partial to destinations 'oop narth' myself, having been delightfully-swamped by a throng of Newcastle supporters on a 2002 British Rail trip from the in-laws in Leeds en route to a wedding in Glasgow...

jafabrit said...

Was nice to find your blog entry and pics. I can't wait to go home later on this year and hear geordie and see my home.