Newcastle is an historic city with a turbulent past. On Friday, I followed a fascinating trail that took me across the Tyne from Gateshead to several historic sites. Close to the Quayside are narrow lanes and steep steps set into the city walls. Despite the modernisation of today, it doesn't take much imagination to conjure up scenes of Victorian times; the hustle and bustle of boats unloading cargo on the wharfs, shady deals being struck by unshaven sailors in the shadows, barefoot raggedy children scurrying behind elegant carriages hoping to scrounge a penny. Times have changed and for the better
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