We step out at Sandhill on Newcastle’s Quayside in July 1978, taking in a striking view of the Tyne Bridge with Gateshead on the opposite side of the river. Somewhat down at heel during a time ...
The four Tyne Dock arches had carried the coal trains ... South Shields from Jarrow Road - with a lengthy diversion along Newcastle Road, John Reid Road and Sunderland Road - had been agreed.
From the Tyne Bridge: heading north on A167 take 4th ... before 2nd set of traffic lights turn left into BBC car park. From Newcastle Airport: follow A696, then A167 towards Newcastle city centre.