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Retail Stores in the North East: A Woolworths Pictorial around the UK

Though I can’t claim to make a habit of visiting six old Woolies stores in the same day (including Whitley Bay, above), I have managed to build up a pretty good collection of former Woolworths pics over the last year or so – snapping them as I spot them,
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Newcastle upon Tyne Events December and Christmas 2009 – What’s On in Newcastle UK

Howay in a Manger: a North East Christmas!

Yuletime on Tyne and Wear!

Christmas in Newcastle is best enjoyed with a local twist. Christmas dinner, presents, stockings, tree and jingle bells should still all be part of it, sure, but to add spice and flavour to your Christmas in this great city don’t reach for the cinnamon, simply look local.

Newcastle has a great heritage of stories, food and drink all passionately produced (and consumed) locally.

This rich tradition also feeds into the spectacle of Christmas time on Tyneside.
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Days Out Near Newcastle: Blue Reef Aquarium

The Blue Reef Aquarium in Tynemouth is a wonderful underwater adventure where old and young alike can discover the glory of underwater creatures.

The Blue Reef Aquarium gives visitors special access to an underwater world that they would never normally have the chance to see,
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Discover Tynemouth

Tynemouth is located in Tyne and Wear and is a well-known historical resort that resides at the mouth of the River Tyne, from where it gets its name.

Tynemouth is managed by the borough of North Tyneside and is sandwiched between the areas of North Shields and Whitley Bay.

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