Not an entirely random name for a blog, but close. I am not a goat herder - in the usual meaning of that word; nor does the Urban Dictionary definition apply to me either (for a decade at least): an extremely drunk male who having lost all self-respect and standards, loses his powers of discrimination when pulling females. It is said that Gateshead derives its name from a settlement near an early Tyne crossing where goats once roamed. The goats are long gone, but me - I like to roam these parts - or rather run - exploring new places, rediscovering old ones in and around Gateshead and Newcastle when I'm out jogging. This blog is a collection of my photos, thoughts, observations, rants, loves and hates about Newcastle and Gateshead.

Thursday, 5 September 2013

Pons Aelius

Pons Aelius- the original Latin name for an ancient crossing on the Tyne - and a name I considered for this blog. This bas relief on the side of the old BhS store on Northumberland Street has thankfully survived the redevelopment of the site for the Primark extension. Past his loads without paying much attention to it. Quite like it now.

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