Maggie/915

An interesting observation Wilma! Everyone's views are important and where people seek to achieve the moral high ground, they loose the argument, in my opinion. Thatcher is history now and even having a pint of cider with her name on the product can cause a reaction! The facts speak for themselves. We have no longer many major manufacturers in the global market. (Ship building, cars, etc not to mention the coal industry) We have allowed, even our chocolate firms to be bought out. Thatcher beat the unions because she closed the industries they represented. There is a fantastic song called 'Raise your banners high' which represents what we used to have. A fair minded society where people helped others because it was the decent thing to do. Not because they were motivated by money. What did Harry Enfield's character say 'Loads of money'

Good to hear.

Make sure you park in the Red Lion car park. It may cause a stir! After all it has much more character than others. I guess that could be said of its owner too.

He was around in the Andy Cole era. Sang songs that were so bad they were good! I believe he got a little depressed because no one took him seriously. I have a tape of his somewhere, if you are unlucky I may try and find it. He did a song about baked beans which was very funny. Then there was Norman the inspector on the Metro. All in the best possible taste as Kenny Everett would say

Exciting end to the season, as long as the right team stay up. Where is Harry Palmer with a song when you need him! Who can remember him and his songs I wonder!

Someone said there was an application for a deep mine at Widdrington. Maybe coal mining is not dead!

Just watched The Spirit of 45 trailer. Now wished I had seen the film, thank you for posting the trailer SNRG.

Have a great day! Age is measured by time but defined by spirit!

Anyone ever said 'I was licked for what to say' or 'slappy lug'! I am listening to The Bonny Gateshead Lass' by Bob Fox and Stu Luckley

It's Grim up North or is it?

What the NE means to me? I am sure some people could write more!

This maybe of interest to those who are living in exile.

Well done Adam and Malcolm together you beat the opposition. No contest

Two people in the milk business in Bedlington.

Just get out and vote! You do not need to read this thread.

Maybe of interest

Extra Extra Read all about it!

TSB about 1970, unfortunately I have lost the key. A time when bankers did not have another name! Maybe they even supported the toon.

Could the water behind the Red Lion be the clue here! Maybe in 1851 this was the location for a Fountain Hall. Anyone got some very old maps

Gold for full cream Silver for not a lot of cream And green maybe organic! Just guessing!

The company makes the feast me lad And music weaves her spell Song and story, pipes and fiddle, Friends we all know well And every act is noted From masterpiece to least Hard times here are yesterday The company makes the feast. From Mike Tickell on Kathryn Tickell's Northumbrian Voices.

We also found the Sun Inn Police grave.

This was my inspiration to post the topic!

My first babysitter is there, her dog died and at a young age I was the person to tell her. Her and I used to enjoy cream cakes from Barnes store. Later I would cycle to deliver them to the old folks homes in the Hartlands.

Before the Health and Safety strike, I wonder who and what we can record. Today is a birthday in the family and it seemed like a good day to remember all those who have gone before. The cemetery still provides echoes past and present. So many names there of people on the site.