The Monkey Statue at Hartlepool Marina (Why Is It There?)
If you ever visit Hartlepool Marina, you may notice a metal statue of a monkey sitting on a platform over the water near the lock gates. When you do, Read More…
A Writer's Journey
If you ever visit Hartlepool Marina, you may notice a metal statue of a monkey sitting on a platform over the water near the lock gates. When you do, Read More…
Lucifers is the smallest pub in Stockton-on-Tees. The town has several micropubs but none of the others are as tiny as Lucifers. It a cosy establishmeRead More…
The Middlesbrough Transporter bridge is an impressive Grade II* listed structure and local landmark that towers above the River Tees. More commonly knRead More…
The Stockton Flyer is an unusual mechanical sculpture that pays homage to the first steam locomotive ever to haul a train with passengers on a public Read More…
If you are planning to visit Yarm and looking for things to see and do, you may have seen Google Maps shows a castle. It’s possible, the fact that theRead More…
Earlier this year I bought a second-hand Raleigh Firefly bike. I’m glad I did. It’s helping me retain a sense of freedom during the lockdown. When yoRead More…
Occasionally, when you are travelling, you find yourself in the right place at the right time and discover something interesting is happening. SometimRead More…
There are two towns in Britain called Richmond. One is in south-west London, the other is in North Yorkshire. I know it well. It’s the Yorkshire town Read More…
Stay European is a campaign for British people who don’t want to lose their European citizenship because of Brexit. I was born in Britain and have noRead More…
If you ever visit the UK, dandelion and burdock is a traditional British soft drink you may want to try. A lot of people love it but there are also plRead More…