Time at last for the final instalment of my Hadrians Wall trip, with a final selection of photos from Newcastle.Despite all the regeneration of the city which has seen Victorian buildings transformed into boutique hotels, swanky bars and city-centre apartments full of original features, there are still some untouched corners of Newcastle that seem stuck in a time warp.
Grainger Market is a relic from the days when brands were for cattle and chains were for guard dogs. The shops here in an old-fashioned market hall at first glance seem to have more provisions for pensioners instead of yuppies.
Root around though and you'll find a terrific book stall, lots of tasty food (chewy stottie cakes are a Newcastle tradition), a stall selling a huge range of coffee beans and plenty of fresh produce.
The Weigh House is not for your fruit and veg, but for housewives! Pay 20p and you can see how your grapefruit diet is working.
What's this amongst all the independents, a Marks & Spencer? Actually, it's the original frontage from one of their earliest stalls long before they became one of the country's most successful food and clothing retailers.
Lots of interesting signs!
And old advertising slogans too!
Well folks, I hoped you enjoyed this little tour of the far north of England. Time for a nice cuppa tea!
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