Five things you probably didn’t know about Newcastle! Including Gallowgate’s sinister past 😱

From the secrets of the Bigg Market to Gallowgate’s chilling past. And who has been putting space invaders up around Newcastle?
This video is packed with stuff you probably didn’t know about Newcastle

[@prisonmike1139]

Caught me off guard when you spoke in Cantonese Eddie! I’m from Hong Kong and I support Newcastle. Good video as always

[@TynesideLife]

Haha! I can still remember a bit. I lived in Kowloon Tong and worked at Kai Tak Airport at the time. Glad you enjoy the videos 👍🏻

[@prisonmike1139]

@@TynesideLife haha brilliant to hear that. Sad state of affairs now since youse left I’ll be honest

[@TynesideLife]

@@prisonmike1139 do you still live there now? Yes I follow events and I feel for the Hong Kong people 😣

[@prisonmike1139]

@@TynesideLife yeah course. I just turned 18😂 Will probably move to the uk in the future tbh, hopefully Newcastle🤣 up the toooonnnnn

[@TynesideLife]

@@prisonmike1139 good lad! 👊🏻

[@lesleyke5666]

Loved this Eddy, very informative! I’m expecting to turn on the TV one of these days and see you presenting on Look North!

[@TynesideLife]

Thanks Lesley 🙏🏻

[@jamesmcleary1917]

Love your Geordie history lesson Eddie. Please keep it up to improve our Newcastle knowledge. Love it!

[@TynesideLife]

Will do James 👍🏻

[@mjchilds83]

Always love these, and always appreciate the diversity of the history of Newc/Heed. I'm from Crook in County Durham and all our history is either about bandits or highwayman... nowt's changed!

[@TynesideLife]

Glad you’re enjoying them Em 😊

[@brendanevins4713]

Really enjoyed this video Eddy. Loving the varied content😊😊x

[@TynesideLife]

Glad you enjoyed it Brenda 😁

[@markscott684]

Great seeing the channel grow . Content brilliant and well presented

[@TynesideLife]

Cheers Mark 🙏🏻

[@Winchester81]

Great video, looking forward to the next one!

[@TynesideLife]

Cheers 🙏🏻 Check out the Part II video 👍🏻

[@grahamskilling2147]

Great, thanks Eddie, really enjoying your efforts.

[@TynesideLife]

Glad you enjoyed it Graham 👊🏻

[@briankeenan5769]

Brilliant. Loving this channels content!

[@TynesideLife]

Cheers Brian! Spread the word 👊🏻

[@mickking5042]

Eddie mate I was in the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers for 22 years - 1978 - 2000 - loved that you mentioned our Regimental March - superb video - more more more please

[@TynesideLife]

Really glad you liked it Mick 👊🏻 I’m ex military so I understand what it means 👍🏻

[@janinebrown9067]

Always interesting stuff on your channel. I’d love to see more stuff like this as well as the footy. So many great parts to our city. I particularly love the architecture so lots of options for further ‘ did you know’s?’ Well done 👍🏻

[@TynesideLife]

More to come Jan!

[@Ge0rdiE_1892]

Excellent video, I really enjoy watching your content Eddy I find history so fascinating especially when it's about the local area.

[@TynesideLife]

Glad you enjoyed it Geordie, cheers 👊🏻

[@DJ-jn3on]

Very interesting video Eddy. I always feel proud to be a Geordie, and love the history of our home city. When my Dad was in the RAF and we moved all over the country, my grandparents would bring me back for Christmas, and I was always thrilled to see the Tyne Bridge. I always thought I'd come back home. Keep up the good work sir.

[@TynesideLife]

Glad you enjoyed the video 😊👍🏻 I used to love coming back home on leave too and seeing those magnificent bridges. My Uk tours were RAF Lyneham, Brize Norton and Odiham where I did 2 years on the Chinook helicopters. Did you get to any of these?

[@DJ-jn3on]

Oh no, but I'm not sure if my Dad did his basic training at Brize Norton? We were posted to Turnhouse, Finningley, Cranwell and finally Boulmer. We were going to be sent to Cyprus in the 70's, but the trouble kicked off there,so that was cancelled. I've always regretted it,not joining the military, but still collect a lot of books on the people who served the Queen and country. :)

[@Behappy62]

Same as when you come over the bridge on a train.👍

[@johnhornsby1771]

I have been to the matches because this is my home town so it’s nice to see people actually have recognising in such a impressive city it may be small but you never know how important newcastle is

[@TynesideLife]

I think Newcastle’s small city centre is one of its appeals. And you’re right, Newcastle is a hugely important city 👍🏻

[@terrybutler1096]

Your Videos are excellent Eddy. Lots of history explained. Great stuff.

[@TynesideLife]

Cheers Terry, much appreciated 🙏🏻

[@jimmibarr6433]

Loved it lad... my old man's from Newcastle moved to Australia when he was 19.. we lived in South shields and Durham for a few years when I was a wee Ben so this stuffs great to come across... (I'm 36 now) howay the lads.. keep up the great work mate lovin it

[@TynesideLife]

Thanks for reaching out Jimmi! I seem to have a growing Australia and NZ ex pat community base! Glad you’re enjoying the videos 👊🏻

[@Donna.M]

Didn't even see this channel toon here through and through. Gonna have a load to watch cheers for these.

[@TynesideLife]

Hope you enjoy them Donna 😊

[@jollyjollyme]

Great video thanks for creating - always wondered about those space invaders - there is one near the Baltic overlooking the river. All the best pal and look forward to seeing more of your content

[@TynesideLife]

Glad you like them and thank you very much 🙏🏻

[@deanetheridge4259]

Thanks Eddy I really enjoyed that, please do some more 👍

[@TynesideLife]

Your wish is my command Dean 👊🏻

[@cannyscott]

Another great video mate

[@TynesideLife]

Cheers bud 👊🏻

[@itchygooch3805]

Brilliant, very informative and always nice to hear a shoutout for the Gateshead lad’s 👌

[@TynesideLife]

Cheers bud 👊🏻

[@MattyBrad]

Beaut video. The Space Invader stuff is crazy. Fascinating.

[@TynesideLife]

Glad you enjoyed it Mathew 👊🏻

[@mariabrett6712]

Very interesting I enjoyed this thanks pet xx

[@williamhughes8592]

Great video mate William from Belfast love the toon and hope we stay up

[@TynesideLife]

Cheers William! 👊🏻 HWTL

[@leojames503]

Love this very interesting mate 👍

[@TynesideLife]

Cheers Leo 👊🏻

[@kevin4havis]

Great video Eddy. Love the history. Lots of interesting points I never new.

[@TynesideLife]

Cheers Kev 👍🏻

[@craigbloxham8328]

Really enjoyed this one Eddy. Love the history content. Very interesting for everyone who loves the city of Newcastle. Look forward to the next episode 👌

[@TynesideLife]

Cheers Craig! Glad you enjoyed it. I enjoyed making it and will do another one next Thursday 👊🏻

[@-zakariahj2968]

This is awesome, really interesting stuff and the invader artwork on Pink lane I've often wondered about. Please do more! cheers!

[@TynesideLife]

Your wish is my command 👊🏻

[@amandawinstanley9221]

Really interesting and informative. Great content.

[@TynesideLife]

Thank you Amanda 😁

[@robbieharbertson8407]

Class video mate love stuff like this

[@TynesideLife]

Cheers Robbie 👍🏻

[@liiisajarviiis]

brilliant :) I'm looking forward to more videos from you

[@TynesideLife]

Glad you enjoyed it Lisa thank you 🙏🏻

[@kaymorrice8141]

Quite fascinating! Thanks for that 😎

[@TynesideLife]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@justahappylittlebunny2656]

I love you looked for the history of stuff we just teck for granted X cheers from West Denton !

[@TynesideLife]

Glad you like the videos and I’m feeling the love 😆

[@raymondboakes]

Enjoyed the history lesson Ed .I knew about the ghost in the old George, but that's all .Great stuff mate .Roll on Saturday,do you fancy our chances?We need that first win, let it be Arsenal.

[@TynesideLife]

Glad you enjoyed it Raymond 👊🏻 No, I don’t think we’ll get anything but I think we’ll play well 😬

[@malcolmchaney5241]

Very interesting keep up this great content

[@TynesideLife]

Cheers Malcolm 🙏🏻

[@leetaylor7119]

Great video Eddy, you've got to experience something spooky to believe it's true I've experienced it a few times in Leazes Park.

[@TynesideLife]

Ghosts in Leazes Park 😲

[@helenstory9924]

Just found you, new subscriber. Great video, I’m from Newcastle originally but live away now. Really enjoyed this glimpse back to home.

[@TynesideLife]

Thanks Helen 😊 check out my Part II video and the one I’ve just released today too 👍🏻 Thanks for reaching out

[@Yet_Another_Steve]

Yes, please continue, there's so much more to tell. The pilgrim route through Pilgrim St, the butchers of Lort Burn throwing their offal into the burn which is now under Grey St & Dean St, the first Swan incandescent street lights in the world on Mosley St, Lord Admiral Collingwood, see if you can get down under the now-closed Pilgrim St Police & Fire Stations to the old Bridewell cells (there are definitely 'ghosts' of the past down there), MLK's visit, the history of the Grainger Market, Exhibition Park with the only remaining exhibition building now a brewery (former military museum), the High Level Bridge, the Tyne Bridge. The Turbinia. Let's just say there's a lot to do... 😊

[@TynesideLife]

I’m on it 😅

[@leslieburridge2087]

Absolutely brilliant video Eddy, especially the Bigg market bench. More of the same Eddy please, a massive 👍👍👍👍👍 from me.

[@TynesideLife]

Cheers Lee, glad you liked it 👍🏻👊🏻 there’ll be another one out next week

[@leslieburridge2087]

Just watched your video on the Quayside Sunday Market, Quayside looking great, however Eddy, look totally different when I used to go down in the early 1970. Keep the good work up Eddy 👍

[@TynesideLife]

@@leslieburridge2087 thanks for checking out my videos Lee 👍🏻 Yeah I remember being dragged around in the mid to late 70’s 😂

[@KoolDude100]

Awesome bonnie lad, keep it gannin

[@TynesideLife]

Haha! Cheers Jeffrey 👊🏻

[@andrewanderson737]

Love this Eddy more please!!!

[@TynesideLife]

👍🏻 will do haha

[@shamandruid5692]

Really interesting stuff !

[@markwilson6798]

As a expat missing my home town I’m loving your channel Eddy.

[@TynesideLife]

That’s great to hear Mark, cheers and there’s more to come 👊🏻

[@nicolarae4169]

Fascinating! Would love to see more history of Newcastle.

[@TynesideLife]

There’s more to come Nicola. Have you watched Part II?

[@AstromanJB]

As an exiled geordie living in the Midlands I love this stuff, keep it coming thanks

[@TynesideLife]

Will do Jim 👍🏻

[@alanbrown4050]

Another enjoyable video. 👍 👌

[@peterr11]

Very interesting Eddy, I'd like to see more videos like this.

[@TynesideLife]

Will do Peter 👍🏻

[@peterr11]

@@TynesideLife You thought of doing a video about Jesmond Dene ?

[@davehood1514]

Great video mate 👍

[@TynesideLife]

Glad you enjoyed it Dave 👍🏻

[@coachdhp1970]

Love this episode Eddy. The old George is my favourite pub in the whole of Newcastle mate !

[@TynesideLife]

Glad you liked it Coach! 👊🏻

[@conorsmith8551]

Stuck in the middle with you playing in the background for those with an astute ear 😃

[@bigearedmouse17]

Have Subbed, As i was born in Gateshead, And the Blade and Races was the first and only song my Dad taught me. This for me was a Great Upload Thankyou Brother. x

[@TynesideLife]

Thank you 🙏

[@williamanderson5437]

Excellent production Eddie. I don't know where the pub 'The Strawberry' got it's name from, same for 'The Cooperage' in a 'Cave' on the River Tyne side (under a bridge?), Where did 'The Leazears Park' derive it's name from - and how much of 'Hadrians Wall' still exists in Newcastle, between 'the West End' and 'Wallsend' (and one from me is there any booklet etc on the locations used in 'When The Boat Comes In' - by far the best period drama to be on TV, plus was there ever a stage production of the fantastic show?). Keep your productions flowing - put Newcastle Upon Tyne back on the map (I had relations working down the pits at Greenside, where the Metro Centre is Now - an item on the pits around Newcastle would be most welcome too). Great work.

[@TynesideLife]

Great message William! I did a video about The Strawberry and the name dates back to the 1700’s when the nuns of St Bartholemews in Newgate tended the strawberry gardens. I’ve got plans for loads more history videos with links to newcastle United. I also did some earlier videos of Hadrian’s wall when I walked sections of them. Check them out. Thanks again 🙏🏻

[@briancarrigan1982]

Just watched this, very entertaining. Should do more mate

[@TynesideLife]

👊🏻

[@zendit21]

Great video!

[@TynesideLife]

Cheers Daniel 🙏🏻

[@steviepee8624]

Another cracking vid....made me chuckle when you mentioned Hong Kong...that was on my over seas posting wish list when I was in the mob....got Gib instead which was my 3rd choice...😉. Keep up the good work

[@TynesideLife]

Cheers Stevie. It was an amazing three years!

[@ranahan2458]

Great vid eddy, cheers from whitley

[@TynesideLife]

Cheers bud 👊🏻

[@tramlad2]

Love Newcastle, i shall be moving there next year to be with my daughter, son in law and new baby grandson , the people are just different class, down to earth and honest, but super friendly, Gods own city.

[@TynesideLife]

Great move Billy 👊🏻 hope you enjoy living here 😊

[@peakerboo4310]

Absolutely awesome video, not being from Newcastle found it really informative. Would love to see more

[@TynesideLife]

Cheers bud. Check out my History and Culture playlist 👍🏻

[@thelastpilot4582]

Great Video (subscribed & Bell) looking forward to more.

[@TynesideLife]

Cheers bud 👍🏻

[@lillianheron601]

Keep up the good work .👍

[@TynesideLife]

Thanks Lillian 🙏🏻

[@steviemick8074]

Just happened on this channel. Fantastic and fascinating stuff. Really interesting stuff brilliantly presented. I've always loved Newcastle and the surrounding areas and will be back again for NYE, can't wait and I imagine I'll get quite emotional as the train crosses the Tyne. Despite having (as far as I know) no links whatsoever to Newcastle, it always feels a bit like coming "home". Was even on the verge of planning to move up there in the next few years, until circumstances sadly changed somewhat.

[@TynesideLife]

Cheers Stevie 🙏🏻 Where do you live?

[@steviemick8074]

@@TynesideLife I'm in Buxton, Derbyshire 👍

[@steviemick8074]

@@TynesideLife Ps originally I'm a proud Yorkshireman from Rotherham.

[@TynesideLife]

@@steviemick8074 thanks for reaching out Stevie 👍🏻

[@user-um7ny7cv7m]

Top draw Ed. Love ya vids bro 👌

[@TynesideLife]

👊🏻👍🏻

[@Bazza-dl6kq]

Great video Eddy, I'm sure the photo on the left at 1:05 is Coffee Johnny (John Oliver) with the big hat who was a blacksmith in Winlaton, bare Knuckle boxer and Trumpeter for Winlatons brass band.

[@TynesideLife]

Ahh! Thanks for pointing that out. Great local knowledge there! Love little nuggets of history cheers Bazza 👍🏻

[@hylkehoekstra4726]

Love your content Keep up the good work Well done!! Cant wait to go back Love it! From the cobblestones on high bridge were our regular hotel is Trough grey street dean street on to the beautiful sandhill up to quayside Cant beat that

[@TynesideLife]

Glad you enjoyed it 😀👊🏻

[@kevin4havis]

Interesting Eddy. Thanks

[@TynesideLife]

👊🏻

[@shielsy1]

Over from Ni on Tuesday for the game going to check out some of your previous recommendations, nice work m8. My dad is ex RAF he was based in Lossiemouth, Swindon and Bruggen.

[@TynesideLife]

That’s great mate! When you say Swindon, I’m assuming you mean RAF Lyneham? I was there for 5 years.

[@TheWelwyn21]

Bloody excellent information

[@TynesideLife]

🤛🏻

[@hibbeh]

As a Edinburgh lad that loves the toon this episode was really insightful. thanks for that Eddie.

[@TynesideLife]

Glad you enjoyed it bud 👍🏻

[@Chez114]

I've always wanted to ask a Scott or a Geordie this question. Is there an affinity shared between the Scotts and the Geordies more than the rest of England? If so, is it only geographical?

[@hibbeh]

@@Chez114 My love of the toon was from the entertaining football on display in the early 90's when I was in high school. My dad is a Man U fan so It was not due to any sort of affinity nor due to geographical location. It being closer to home and not as far to travel was just an added bonus for me. The welcome I received from the Geordies I met in the Strawberry when I attended my first ever game will always be remembered for me too. Just a magical club with magical fans. If I was to move house to any other city in the UK it would only be Newcastle. HWTL

[@JacobScott0000]

Great video. I'll have to check out the old George. I don't drink anymore but I'd still love to check it out. I always thought the Crown Pasada was the oldest pub. And Gallowgate, the gallows! It makes sense now. Great little tale that one.

[@TynesideLife]

Glad you enjoyed it mate! Another one next week 👍🏻

[@marktodd7397]

The Crown Pasada is apparently the second oldest pub in Newcastle thats what the manager there told me years ago

[@rossteasdale7037]

Another great video...informative and interesting....I will be looking out for those artists symbols on my travels

[@TynesideLife]

🤛🏻

[@adrenalinejunkie7993]

Cracked is up some of them jokes like. Keep it going lad

[@TynesideLife]

Glad you liked it Macka! 👊🏻

[@RobGThai]

Love this.

[@TynesideLife]

Cheers Rob 👊🏻

[@LesleyTanMortyMortisha]

YES!!!! More please!

[@TynesideLife]

😅 glad you enjoyed it Lesley 😊 Check out Part II and the video I released a couple of days ago about The Old George 👍🏻

[@LesleyTanMortyMortisha]

Seen the Old George, brilliant too! I have 3 Geordie Facebook groups and share with all, Geordie Expats, Geordies Around The World and Geordies in New Zealand

[@TynesideLife]

@@LesleyTanMortyMortisha thank you so much Lesley 🙏🏻

[@hanselindenbirken7947]

This is an exceptionally interesting video!! I’m a Southerner but I’ve been to Newcastle upon Tyne a few times. Newcastle is an amazing city and everyone should visit it at least once!

[@TynesideLife]

Thank you Hansel 🙏🏻

[@skomil]

Great vid

[@TynesideLife]

Cheers Steve 👊🏻

[@jasonallen9208]

Interesting stuff, Eddy, thanks. I know Auf Wiedersehen, Pet was shot up there (some of it anyway) and perhaps some other stuff so a locations then and now video one day could be good. Cheers.

[@TynesideLife]

One of my favourite TV shows! That’s an interesting idea and at first glance I know it would take a lot of work but I’d also have to consider copyright infringement. I’ll give it some thought, cheers Jason 👊🏻

[@stevieatkinson3898]

Good craic mate👍👍👍

[@TynesideLife]

Cheers Stevie 👊🏻

[@DYL2020]

Class mate👏

[@TynesideLife]

Cheers Geordie 👊🏻

[@lornaburgess9762]

Really enjoyed your history vlog, keep them coming. Mind you Newcastle has changed since I worked at a dress factory on Duke St in early 70s walking from Haymarket to work passing the Newcastle brewery crossing Westgate Road and down what is now St James. There used to be an old pub down there but can't remember name.

[@TynesideLife]

Glad you’re enjoying them Lorna and igniting some memories for you 😊

[@jacquelineloveselvis]

Well done Sonna! 👍

[@TynesideLife]

Thanks Jacqueline 😊

[@jim_nix71]

I believe there to be 25 (remaining) invder mosaics in and around Newcastle, including a few on the gateshead side. My fave is Donkey Kong on the Tyne bridge leg Lombard Street side. There is an app you can get to hunt them down. Manchester and London are the only 2 other cities in mainland Britain to have them

[@TynesideLife]

I knew there’d be a space invader geek out there somewhere 👊🏻 😀 we have the French Banksy invading our city 😀 Thanks for getting in touch and sharing that James 👊🏻

[@ice-e6]

Ok I’m going Newcastle thx u the only one that does vids

[@christinethornhill]

Pink Lane !! Wow , me Dad used to work there, a very long time ago. Certainly looks a lot different there, now . Thanks for the memories, cheers 🍻 💖

[@TynesideLife]

My pleasure Christine 😊 glad you enjoyed it. Don’t forget to subscribe and check out Part II

[@christianallan4555]

Great video!! Another Space Invader, come out of the Sage go to the riverside look over the railing and there's one down on the stone work (riverside).

[@TynesideLife]

Brilliant! Cheers Christian 👍🏻

[@terryono-ss8he]

spent a bit of time doon there great times and memories love your vids i subed im 71 so it was a long time ago

[@TynesideLife]

🙏

[@jamesgibson5606]

Cracking video young un

[@TynesideLife]

Here’s Jim 😀

[@infested00]

This was fantastic. So much I don't know about my own city!

[@TynesideLife]

Cheers Andrew! Glad you liked it 👊🏻

[@benhardingham5473]

Great vid. Since you asked, I spotted a Donkey Kong ceramic tile artwork on the tyne bridge pillar behind Avekia (Lombard st) on the Quayside.

[@TynesideLife]

Ahh I didn’t know that we’ll spotted 👍🏻

[@TheIkaraCult]

When i was a student i lived on Gallowgate road, and i could see the big stand from my kitchen. Love Newcastle always

[@paulfromnewcastle9522]

Thanks 🤗❤❤👍The old George is my favourite pub 🍺🍻

[@TynesideLife]

Glad you enjoyed it Paul 👍🏻👊🏻

[@stephendavies7166]

Love learning aboot history of Newcastle

[@TynesideLife]

Glad you liked it Stephen 👊🏻

[@peterhouliston-hooly8445]

Another fantastic video. You did well with them sirens going. Awesome content mate. Thank you! Brisbane Mags 🇦🇺⬛️⬜️⬛️⬜️🐪🐪🐪🏆

[@TynesideLife]

Haha! I know, I was actually forced to pause for about 20 seconds 😃 Really glad you enjoyed the video Peter. A couple of weeks ago a guy sent me a message whilst in a tent, from an uninhabited island off Brisbane 😱 Thanks for reaching out and all the best to Oz 👊🏻

[@peterhouliston-hooly8445]

@@TynesideLife that was me too! I spent a few days on Platpus Bay on Peel Island camping. Your content was my entertainment at night. Thank you 🇦🇺⬛️⬜️⬛️⬜️🐪🏆

[@TynesideLife]

@@peterhouliston-hooly8445 ahh brilliant! You must send me a photo so I can mention it in my next video 🙏🏻

[@peterhouliston-hooly8445]

@@TynesideLife I got your last message and took a couple for ya. It seemed complicated in your last message though

[@TynesideLife]

@@peterhouliston-hooly8445 ahh. My email address is [e-mail] 👍🏻

[@thegeordiefellwalker8878]

very interesting 👍happiest days of my life growing up within spitting distance of scotswood road 👌👍 cheers

[@TynesideLife]

Glad you liked that mate 👊🏻

[@stephenhenkel1185]

Excellent video Eddy as alwats

[@TynesideLife]

Cheers Stephen 👊🏻

[@johntyson7969]

Brilliant!

[@TynesideLife]

Cheers John 👊🏻

[@clintmannion5598]

Never new these things about Newcastle you learn something new every day grand stuff

[@TynesideLife]

Cheers Clint 👍🏻

[@vermont889]

mint vid great fact from home :D

[@TynesideLife]

Thanks Sophie 😊

[@john141161]

Loved the history lesson. I used to live in Heaton, now Australia. Keep up the great work. HWTL

[@TynesideLife]

All the best to you and Oz land mate 👊🏻

[@elaineparker6171]

brilliant!

[@TynesideLife]

Glad you enjoyed it Elaine 😊 Now to watch Part II 😃

[@alisonjohnson1715]

Do you do walks about the toon? Would love to tour and listen to the history you share!

[@TynesideLife]

I might consider that lol

[@graham1315]

Excellent piece, interestingand entertaining. . I'm not a geordie but I worked in Newcastle and the surrounding area for many years and it's still one of my top 3 cities to visit.

[@TynesideLife]

Thanks Graham 👊🏻 time for you to check out Part II now 👍🏻