Steve Ellwood
@tynesnapper.bsky.social
Retired, Local Historian, Snapper, Newcastle City Guide. Author of Newcastle in 50 Buildings, River Tyne, 50 Gems of Northumberland by Amberley Publishing.
#NorthGosforfth #NewcastleUponTyne Sacred Heart Church North Gosforth, St Mark and St Matthew Window photographed 18th September 2026.
St Mark was designed by Sir Edward Burne-Jones (St. Mark) and St. Matthew by Ford Madox Brown. Manufactured and installed by Morris & Co between 1872 and 1875.
St Mark was designed by Sir Edward Burne-Jones (St. Mark) and St. Matthew by Ford Madox Brown. Manufactured and installed by Morris & Co between 1872 and 1875.
October 3, 2026 at 12:14 PM
#NorthGosforfth #NewcastleUponTyne Sacred Heart Church North Gosforth, St Mark and St Matthew Window photographed 18th September 2026.
St Mark was designed by Sir Edward Burne-Jones (St. Mark) and St. Matthew by Ford Madox Brown. Manufactured and installed by Morris & Co between 1872 and 1875.
St Mark was designed by Sir Edward Burne-Jones (St. Mark) and St. Matthew by Ford Madox Brown. Manufactured and installed by Morris & Co between 1872 and 1875.
#Benton #NewcastleUponTyne Two brothers who served and gave their lives in the First World War, Trooper Norman Henry Carlyon and Private Philip Richards Carlyon, buried in St Bartholomew’s Church Benton. Photographed 20th September 2026.
October 3, 2026 at 11:23 AM
#Benton #NewcastleUponTyne Two brothers who served and gave their lives in the First World War, Trooper Norman Henry Carlyon and Private Philip Richards Carlyon, buried in St Bartholomew’s Church Benton. Photographed 20th September 2026.
#Southampton The general cargo ship Arklow Clipper IMO 9757137 inbound to the Port of Southampton 18th July 2026.
October 2, 2026 at 2:41 PM
#Southampton The general cargo ship Arklow Clipper IMO 9757137 inbound to the Port of Southampton 18th July 2026.
#SantaCruz #Tenerife #Spain Berthed in Port of Santa Cruz Tenerife the bulk carrier Queen Bee IMO 9407512, photographed 24th July 2026.
October 2, 2026 at 2:24 PM
#SantaCruz #Tenerife #Spain Berthed in Port of Santa Cruz Tenerife the bulk carrier Queen Bee IMO 9407512, photographed 24th July 2026.
#LasPalmas #GranCanaria #Spain The Spanish Navy Meteoro-class offshore patrol vessel
Relámpago P43 in the Las Palmas Naval Base, Port of Las Palmas Gran Canaria Spain photographed 25th July 2026.
Relámpago P43 in the Las Palmas Naval Base, Port of Las Palmas Gran Canaria Spain photographed 25th July 2026.
October 2, 2026 at 2:08 PM
#LasPalmas #GranCanaria #Spain The Spanish Navy Meteoro-class offshore patrol vessel
Relámpago P43 in the Las Palmas Naval Base, Port of Las Palmas Gran Canaria Spain photographed 25th July 2026.
Relámpago P43 in the Las Palmas Naval Base, Port of Las Palmas Gran Canaria Spain photographed 25th July 2026.
#Wallington #Northumberland William bell Scott's Renaissance style medallion portrait of Admiral Lord Collingwood circa 1865 in the central hall of Wallington Hall Northumberland, photographed 14th September 2026.
October 2, 2026 at 12:39 PM
#Wallington #Northumberland William bell Scott's Renaissance style medallion portrait of Admiral Lord Collingwood circa 1865 in the central hall of Wallington Hall Northumberland, photographed 14th September 2026.
#NorthGosforth #NewcastleUponTyne Photographed 18th September 2026 in Sacred Heart Church North Gosforth Newcastle upon Tyne the Chancel Organ
In a space previously occupied by the high altar the 1865 organ was relocated as part of the reordering of the church
More @ www.flickr.com/photos/steve...
In a space previously occupied by the high altar the 1865 organ was relocated as part of the reordering of the church
More @ www.flickr.com/photos/steve...
October 2, 2026 at 11:43 AM
#NorthGosforth #NewcastleUponTyne Photographed 18th September 2026 in Sacred Heart Church North Gosforth Newcastle upon Tyne the Chancel Organ
In a space previously occupied by the high altar the 1865 organ was relocated as part of the reordering of the church
More @ www.flickr.com/photos/steve...
In a space previously occupied by the high altar the 1865 organ was relocated as part of the reordering of the church
More @ www.flickr.com/photos/steve...
#Benton #ForestHall Photographed 20th September 2026, the resting place and memorial to Private John Connor in the churchyard of St Bartholomew's Benton
Born in Felling he was a miner living in Forest Hall when he enlisted 2nd November 1914 joining A Company 24th Northumberland Fusiliers
Born in Felling he was a miner living in Forest Hall when he enlisted 2nd November 1914 joining A Company 24th Northumberland Fusiliers
October 2, 2026 at 11:06 AM
#Benton #ForestHall Photographed 20th September 2026, the resting place and memorial to Private John Connor in the churchyard of St Bartholomew's Benton
Born in Felling he was a miner living in Forest Hall when he enlisted 2nd November 1914 joining A Company 24th Northumberland Fusiliers
Born in Felling he was a miner living in Forest Hall when he enlisted 2nd November 1914 joining A Company 24th Northumberland Fusiliers
#SouthShields #Port_of_Tyne The Pilot House, Lawe Top, South Shields on this day 13th May 2001. Now a residential property, image from 2nd October 2014 showing conversion work.
October 2, 2026 at 10:16 AM
#SouthShields #Port_of_Tyne The Pilot House, Lawe Top, South Shields on this day 13th May 2001. Now a residential property, image from 2nd October 2014 showing conversion work.
#Jarrow Photographed on this day 2nd October 2014 Grade II Listed Jarrow Bridge which used to be the link to St Paul's Monastery.
Repaired 1781-3 by Wm Allison, mason; widened 1826 for turnpike. Ashlar sandstone. Single arch over river, 1 small flood arch on south.
Repaired 1781-3 by Wm Allison, mason; widened 1826 for turnpike. Ashlar sandstone. Single arch over river, 1 small flood arch on south.
October 2, 2026 at 10:14 AM
#Jarrow Photographed on this day 2nd October 2014 Grade II Listed Jarrow Bridge which used to be the link to St Paul's Monastery.
Repaired 1781-3 by Wm Allison, mason; widened 1826 for turnpike. Ashlar sandstone. Single arch over river, 1 small flood arch on south.
Repaired 1781-3 by Wm Allison, mason; widened 1826 for turnpike. Ashlar sandstone. Single arch over river, 1 small flood arch on south.
#Port_of_Tyne #NorthShields HMS Archer P264 passing through the locks at Royal Quays Marina, North Shields on this day 2nd October 2008. Launched in June 1986.
October 2, 2026 at 10:11 AM
#Port_of_Tyne #NorthShields HMS Archer P264 passing through the locks at Royal Quays Marina, North Shields on this day 2nd October 2008. Launched in June 1986.
#NewcastleUponTyne Cate Watkinson - Wakenshaw Memorial Window, taken on this day 1st October 2015 at St Mary's Cathedral, Newcastle upon Tyne.
October 1, 2026 at 10:59 AM
#NewcastleUponTyne Cate Watkinson - Wakenshaw Memorial Window, taken on this day 1st October 2015 at St Mary's Cathedral, Newcastle upon Tyne.
#NewcastleUponTyne Smokey Joe 2nd hand shop on Pilgrim Street Newcastle upon Tyne - empty on this day 1st October 2015 but now a convenience store.
October 1, 2026 at 10:55 AM
#NewcastleUponTyne Smokey Joe 2nd hand shop on Pilgrim Street Newcastle upon Tyne - empty on this day 1st October 2015 but now a convenience store.
#NewcastleUponTyne Photographed 12th September 2026 in St John the Baptist Church Newcastle upon Tyne the 13th century Anchorite Squint.
This is all that remains of an anchorite's cell the squint or hagioscope in the chancel wall allowed the Anchorite (a religious recluse) to see the high altar.
This is all that remains of an anchorite's cell the squint or hagioscope in the chancel wall allowed the Anchorite (a religious recluse) to see the high altar.
October 1, 2026 at 10:33 AM
#NewcastleUponTyne Photographed 12th September 2026 in St John the Baptist Church Newcastle upon Tyne the 13th century Anchorite Squint.
This is all that remains of an anchorite's cell the squint or hagioscope in the chancel wall allowed the Anchorite (a religious recluse) to see the high altar.
This is all that remains of an anchorite's cell the squint or hagioscope in the chancel wall allowed the Anchorite (a religious recluse) to see the high altar.
Reposted by Steve Ellwood
What a fascinating piece of local history. It’s amazing how places like this can preserve the stories of people who lived generations ago.
September 30, 2026 at 2:39 PM
What a fascinating piece of local history. It’s amazing how places like this can preserve the stories of people who lived generations ago.
#NewcastleUponTyne #Elswick St Agnes Window in St Michael's RC Church Newcastle upon Tyne, a memorial to Hannah Williamson Gilbert Window who died 7th January 1909 aged 47.
Photographed 12th September 2026.
Details of funeral Evening Chronicle 12th January 1909.
Photographed 12th September 2026.
Details of funeral Evening Chronicle 12th January 1909.
October 1, 2026 at 10:03 AM
#NewcastleUponTyne #Elswick St Agnes Window in St Michael's RC Church Newcastle upon Tyne, a memorial to Hannah Williamson Gilbert Window who died 7th January 1909 aged 47.
Photographed 12th September 2026.
Details of funeral Evening Chronicle 12th January 1909.
Photographed 12th September 2026.
Details of funeral Evening Chronicle 12th January 1909.
#Wallington #Northumberland The Civilisation Sculpture by Thomas Woolmer (1825–1892) in Wallington Hall Northumberland photographed 14th September 2026.
Sculptured during 1856 and 1867 and represents a mother teaching her child how to pray.
Sculptured during 1856 and 1867 and represents a mother teaching her child how to pray.
October 1, 2026 at 9:47 AM
#Wallington #Northumberland The Civilisation Sculpture by Thomas Woolmer (1825–1892) in Wallington Hall Northumberland photographed 14th September 2026.
Sculptured during 1856 and 1867 and represents a mother teaching her child how to pray.
Sculptured during 1856 and 1867 and represents a mother teaching her child how to pray.
#Earsdon #SeatonDelaval Charles Squires grave in St Alban's Churchyard, Earsdon, North Tyneside, photographed 30th September 2013. He died aged 26 at Seaton Delaval Hall being employed as a servant to Lord Hastings.
September 30, 2026 at 2:25 PM
#Earsdon #SeatonDelaval Charles Squires grave in St Alban's Churchyard, Earsdon, North Tyneside, photographed 30th September 2013. He died aged 26 at Seaton Delaval Hall being employed as a servant to Lord Hastings.
#Wallsend A visit to the Swan Hunter Wallsend Shipyard on this day 30th September 2011. More @ flic.kr/s/aHsmWMLARM
September 30, 2026 at 2:17 PM
#Wallsend A visit to the Swan Hunter Wallsend Shipyard on this day 30th September 2011. More @ flic.kr/s/aHsmWMLARM
September 30, 2026 at 1:54 PM
#Benton #NewcastleUponTyne Memorial to Private Archibald Coulter in St Bartholomew's Churchyard Benton Newcastle upon Tyne photographed 20th September 20026.
Joining the 5th Northumberland Fusiliers he was medically discharged in 1915 and became a Railway Porter.
Joining the 5th Northumberland Fusiliers he was medically discharged in 1915 and became a Railway Porter.
September 30, 2026 at 1:02 PM
#Benton #NewcastleUponTyne Memorial to Private Archibald Coulter in St Bartholomew's Churchyard Benton Newcastle upon Tyne photographed 20th September 20026.
Joining the 5th Northumberland Fusiliers he was medically discharged in 1915 and became a Railway Porter.
Joining the 5th Northumberland Fusiliers he was medically discharged in 1915 and became a Railway Porter.