Maggie/915
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Austin Ambassador Y Reg is a song by John Shuttleworth He was famous for another song in the 70s Jilted John Worth checking out if you need a laugh. Another is the House of the Rising Sun by John Otway with chorus
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It would be great if our main street was thriving. Shops that people could browse, a place like Morpeth that people wanted to drive a distance to shop. We have a wide main street that is unusual and an asset. We have a history that is exceptional. We have amazing walks. Let us hope things change before it is to late.
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Part of Bedlington for so long. Cars petrol and more. Last remaining Garage. When it closes will the last person switch out the lights.. I am not saying it is going to close. I hope it does not
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Listening to Northumbrian Voices reminds me that our dialect is not so very different from up country. Guess the rise of the coal industry and before that the Iron Works shaped our way of speaking. Pitmatic may have started of as a term of abuse but it is now seen as important. It is just the way we speak.
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Local lad, Amble, Johney Dickenson has been ill and a collection of artists have compiled a cd to download. It is not expensive, only a fiver. John Renbourn has even been involved Look him up on the Internet. Very interesting
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I was going to say no more,but being 'gobby', here goes. My opinion Parking up on the Blagdon Road in the car park past the Snowy Owl Pub! You then walk through a woody glade. When the full impact of the Lady is visible, you cannot fail to be impressed. If you are flying into Newcastle you will see it. Anyone hiring a hot air balloon please invite a certain person from the site. Once again my opinion, in 1998 I was considered an oddity for saying I liked the Angel. An early life here taught me to value everyone's opinion, whilst keeping my own. Debating society Westridge.
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Anyone remember the folk club in Ashington. I like the Unthanks too. They are good to see live.
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There is even mention of a Barty Potts and three goals scored in the Northumberland Minor Cup. Kathryn was asked to write a piece of music for the occasion. Try to get this particular cd it is so much more than the music.
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Another female Kathryn Tickell did a series of shows last year. The double cd is relevant to us in Bedlington because of the Language used. The tales are spell binding. You do not need a hot air balloon or to be scared of ghosts.
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I would like to pay tribute to a local lady who made a difference in so many ways. She lived in Bedlington and was involved in local history groups and the Northumberland County Council. The record office at Meldon Park even named the local history search room after her.
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What did you think of the Angel of the North and what do you think of it now? Burial Mounds, history and a talking point. What more can art do, but inspire controversy. The open cast, the form of a lady, a viewing platform for all the area, bringing tourists to the area, I love the whole thing controversy included It is a good thing to have democracy where we can disagree
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Great pictures. Those were the days! No thoughts of Britain's Got Talent. Just get on with your life and enjoy
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Back to the topic. Not that Bond movies are not important. The house was amazing to go around. Still would be if we had access. The grounds, the garden going down to the river would all have made a great National Trust property experience. Once again unique Bedlington.
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Whatever it was originally for, it is an asset to the town. Our history makes Bedlington unique. The St Cuthbert connection and a market cross being erected could be a talking point this year as The Lindisfarne Gospels return to Durham for a period of time. It is my opinion the Gospels should be permanently at Durham, that was where St Cuthbert's body was taken for safe keeping. The British Library is not an impressive building when compared to Durham Cathedral. Bedlington is part of that history, and unique. We were part of the Durham Diocese for a considerable time.
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Memories are strange. 1960 and going to the Olympic Games was special but I forgot that a few of us got lost in the Colliseum and simply made our way back to the place we were staying. Evidently we got into trouble but it made no impact on me. If there is a problem you just solve it. Get the bus home! Maybe a bit far for you at the moment. There is also the question of where is home. There is a film called the Glory Days where three girls follow Spurs in 1960. One girl is sentenced to make a dirndl skirt by a teacher. Strangely I enjoyed school dinners but that is a whole new topic. The communal aspect seemed a good way to do things and the food could be a little different. Maybe Jamie Oliver would have approved. Biology prize won by a certain person. School can define us. Good or bad! Maybe another topic. Teacher be aware! Mind there are always people who refuse to be pigeonholed. Sweetness and light.
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What about taking a term to make a skirt by hand! While you guys could enjoy woodwork and metalwork. The teacher was also the Guide Leader.
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There was a local rhyme Hartley Pans for Sailers Bedlington for nailers Think that was how it went!
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Oh Dear I have every respect for all miners, particularly if they were at Hartford Hall. You did not say the miners or your brother were scared Keith. I said they would not be scared. I am sorry you have misunderstood. Miners did have lots of superstitions, but given the job, which needed skill and bravery, that was very understandable. Please accept my apology.
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What about standing on top to get the full benefit of the steam.Pollution was not seen as a problem. Train journeys to Blyth and Whitley Bay. The Hotspur, I think and the Fat Ox!
