Steve Ellwood
@tynesnapper.bsky.social
Retired, Local Historian, Snapper, Newcastle City Guide. Author of Newcastle in 50 Buildings, River Tyne, 50 Gems of Northumberland by Amberley Publishing.
Reposted by Steve Ellwood
Every year I hear people complaining Fenwicks' window is not as good as in the past. I've no idea what's in their memory, but I think it's great, and I'm 70.
December 5, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Every year I hear people complaining Fenwicks' window is not as good as in the past. I've no idea what's in their memory, but I think it's great, and I'm 70.
#Tynemouth A 'High Warning Day', Tynemouth on this day 5th December 2013.
December 5, 2025 at 2:42 PM
#Tynemouth A 'High Warning Day', Tynemouth on this day 5th December 2013.
#NewcastleUponTyne Fenwick's Christmas Window 2025 Northumberland Street Newcastle upon Tyne, based on Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol.
Photographed 2nd December 2025 on a bright day led to problem with reflection from the glass windows. Intend to go back for some night shots
Photographed 2nd December 2025 on a bright day led to problem with reflection from the glass windows. Intend to go back for some night shots
December 5, 2025 at 1:15 PM
#NewcastleUponTyne Fenwick's Christmas Window 2025 Northumberland Street Newcastle upon Tyne, based on Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol.
Photographed 2nd December 2025 on a bright day led to problem with reflection from the glass windows. Intend to go back for some night shots
Photographed 2nd December 2025 on a bright day led to problem with reflection from the glass windows. Intend to go back for some night shots
#NewcastleUponTyne Emerson Chambers, Blackett Street Newcastle upon Tyne undergoing restoration 2nd December 2025.
Does Santa really shop at Fenwick?
Does Santa really shop at Fenwick?
December 4, 2025 at 2:37 PM
#NewcastleUponTyne Emerson Chambers, Blackett Street Newcastle upon Tyne undergoing restoration 2nd December 2025.
Does Santa really shop at Fenwick?
Does Santa really shop at Fenwick?
#NewcastleUponTyne A few snaps of the Newcastle Christmas Market taken 2nd December 2025.
December 4, 2025 at 2:17 PM
#NewcastleUponTyne A few snaps of the Newcastle Christmas Market taken 2nd December 2025.
#NUFC #NedwcastleUponTyne This mural painted on the Northumberland Place elevation of the Scotts shop by Marcus Reed, photographed on this day 4th December 2017. Commissioned by the shop as a 'talking point'. Removed when the shop closed.
December 4, 2025 at 1:57 PM
#NUFC #NedwcastleUponTyne This mural painted on the Northumberland Place elevation of the Scotts shop by Marcus Reed, photographed on this day 4th December 2017. Commissioned by the shop as a 'talking point'. Removed when the shop closed.
#NewcastleUponTyne New mosaic signage at the Grainger Market Newcastle upon Tyne, photographed 2nd December 2025.
December 3, 2025 at 2:49 PM
#NewcastleUponTyne New mosaic signage at the Grainger Market Newcastle upon Tyne, photographed 2nd December 2025.
#Matfen #Northumberland Grade II Listed Standing Stone at Matfen, Northumberland, photographed on this day 3rd December 2017. House. c.1700 and later C18.
December 3, 2025 at 1:53 PM
#Matfen #Northumberland Grade II Listed Standing Stone at Matfen, Northumberland, photographed on this day 3rd December 2017. House. c.1700 and later C18.
#Matfen Lieutenant Frederick Arthur Blackett Memorial Plaque in Holy Trinity, Matfen, Northumberland photographed on this day 3rd December 2017. Lost at sea 1880 with 280 others when the training ship HMS Atalanta (former HMS Juno) disappeared in the Bermuda Triangle.
December 3, 2025 at 1:49 PM
#Matfen Lieutenant Frederick Arthur Blackett Memorial Plaque in Holy Trinity, Matfen, Northumberland photographed on this day 3rd December 2017. Lost at sea 1880 with 280 others when the training ship HMS Atalanta (former HMS Juno) disappeared in the Bermuda Triangle.
#Newcastl;eUponTyne General Soup Kitchen, Manors, Newcastle upon Tyne reopening according to this piece in the Newcastle Weekly Courant of 2nd December 1842.
December 2, 2025 at 1:49 PM
#Newcastl;eUponTyne General Soup Kitchen, Manors, Newcastle upon Tyne reopening according to this piece in the Newcastle Weekly Courant of 2nd December 1842.
#NewcastleUponTyne I see that Harkers hairdressers have moved from 2 to 5 Morden Street Newcastle upon Tyne with their former premises now being a launderette - The Laundry Worx, photographed 30th November 2025.
December 1, 2025 at 2:30 PM
#NewcastleUponTyne I see that Harkers hairdressers have moved from 2 to 5 Morden Street Newcastle upon Tyne with their former premises now being a launderette - The Laundry Worx, photographed 30th November 2025.
#NewcasatleUponTyne Former Woolworth store at 15-21 Northumberland Street Newcastle upon Tyne now a Lloyds Bank at ground level, photographed 30th November 2025.
The building has had a number of occupants since it's Woolies days.
The building has had a number of occupants since it's Woolies days.
December 1, 2025 at 1:44 PM
#NewcasatleUponTyne Former Woolworth store at 15-21 Northumberland Street Newcastle upon Tyne now a Lloyds Bank at ground level, photographed 30th November 2025.
The building has had a number of occupants since it's Woolies days.
The building has had a number of occupants since it's Woolies days.
#NewcastleUponTyne While since I was in the town so interested to see the progress of the changes to Northumberland Street. Pavement blocks create quite an attractive design and I noticed that in a certain light they sparkle.
December 1, 2025 at 1:11 PM
#NewcastleUponTyne While since I was in the town so interested to see the progress of the changes to Northumberland Street. Pavement blocks create quite an attractive design and I noticed that in a certain light they sparkle.
#Ponteland Photographed 17th October 2016, the Memorial Tablet of Anne Byne in St Mary's Church Ponteland.
Died 10th April 1769 aged 80-years, widow of the Vicar of Ponteland Reverend Henry Byne.
Died 10th April 1769 aged 80-years, widow of the Vicar of Ponteland Reverend Henry Byne.
December 1, 2025 at 12:35 PM
#Ponteland Photographed 17th October 2016, the Memorial Tablet of Anne Byne in St Mary's Church Ponteland.
Died 10th April 1769 aged 80-years, widow of the Vicar of Ponteland Reverend Henry Byne.
Died 10th April 1769 aged 80-years, widow of the Vicar of Ponteland Reverend Henry Byne.
#StPeterPort #Guernsey Queen Victoria and Prince Albert Memorial St Peter Port Guernsey photographed 25th August 2025.
The royal couple visited St Peter Port for the first time in August 1846, landing at the slipway where the memorial stone is located.
The royal couple visited St Peter Port for the first time in August 1846, landing at the slipway where the memorial stone is located.
November 29, 2025 at 1:42 PM
#StPeterPort #Guernsey Queen Victoria and Prince Albert Memorial St Peter Port Guernsey photographed 25th August 2025.
The royal couple visited St Peter Port for the first time in August 1846, landing at the slipway where the memorial stone is located.
The royal couple visited St Peter Port for the first time in August 1846, landing at the slipway where the memorial stone is located.
#Hexham #Northumberland Caught my eye - Crooked Cottage Hallgate Hexham Northumberland photographed 16th January 2025.
Is a little crooked if you look at it long enough.
Is a little crooked if you look at it long enough.
November 28, 2025 at 4:54 PM
#Hexham #Northumberland Caught my eye - Crooked Cottage Hallgate Hexham Northumberland photographed 16th January 2025.
Is a little crooked if you look at it long enough.
Is a little crooked if you look at it long enough.
#NewcastleUponTyne Newcastle upon Tyne 28th November 1861, One of the most audacious garotte robberies was perpetrated, report from Thomas Fordyce.
November 28, 2025 at 12:21 PM
#NewcastleUponTyne Newcastle upon Tyne 28th November 1861, One of the most audacious garotte robberies was perpetrated, report from Thomas Fordyce.
#Antigua Memorial honouring the devotion and missionary work of Moravian Bishop George Wall Westerby and was erected in 1892 and designates the original arrival and departure point for visitors to Antigua. Photographed in St John's, Antigua, on this day 28th November 2005.
November 28, 2025 at 12:15 PM
#Antigua Memorial honouring the devotion and missionary work of Moravian Bishop George Wall Westerby and was erected in 1892 and designates the original arrival and departure point for visitors to Antigua. Photographed in St John's, Antigua, on this day 28th November 2005.
