We had a day out in Tynemouth yesterday and 'sat in the shadow of Admiral Collingwood' - or at least the shadow of his memorial.
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There's a nice set of pictures (including Google Earth - zoom in on the plus sign) here -
http://newcastlephotos.blogspot.co.uk/2 ... ument.html
(Some scenes in a tv episode of 'Vera' were filmed on the steps here)
I've said elsewhere on this forum that Collingwood is a top Geordie and one of my favorites.
He well deserves this tribute - overlooking the mouth of the Tyne and out to sea.
Cheers, MTS