Here’s some photo’s I took when the Tall ships race came to the Tyne about 1986 I think. regards prattman.
Great shots of the Tyne Kev as you know its one of my fave places, My old Grandad took me there when I was a boy, Looking at the Sage Glasswork I wonder how the window cleaners get up there Eh, They most likely have to have an Induction course too, Regards Larry.
here’s a photo of one of Beamish’s DAF with the River Tyne as a backdrop taken in 2002/03. regards prattman.
Lawrence Dunbar:
Youngers Garage to the left of the picture before Jonnie Baxter bought it when he started up again in the 50s (Denationalisation), Regards Larry.0
The photo is an ex Royal Navy Flower Class Corvette,hence the name GERANIUM.These small ships that grossed less than 1000 tons where the back bone of ww2 convoy escorts,crossing the Atlantic in the worst winter storms guarding the convoys.
Here’s a photo of a 7.5 tonner belonging to London General Sales (LGS) who I worked for in the early 90’s taken opposite St Peters Quay.regards prattman.
The Tyne at night, Regards Larry.
Hi,Larry,watched that program about mini coopers with brian [AC\DC bloke],good shot of the Tyne with Baltic mills in shot,ta,Pete
pete smith:
Hi,Larry,watched that program about mini coopers with brian [AC\DC bloke],good shot of the Tyne with Baltic mills in shot,ta,Pete
Hi Larry and Pete, a connection with thanks to Gregory Wake of Newcastle for sharing his photos.
Oily
oiltreader:
pete smith:
Hi,Larry,watched that program about mini coopers with brian [AC\DC bloke],good shot of the Tyne with Baltic mills in shot,ta,PeteHi Larry and Pete, a connection with thanks to Gregory Wake of Newcastle for sharing his photos.
Oily
Cheers for that Oily,nice to see a bit of history saved instead of being destroyed,ta,Pete
