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In June 2012 we were in Caen. Visiting a church we saw a couple sitting, the lady speaking in French. Leaving the church I spotted a badge on his jacket “Normandy Veterans”. As we walked on I said “I should have thanked him for what he did”, I’d never been able to say thank you to a veteran. “Go back” said Karen, and I did, speaking to the French lady. Karen said something to me in English and the lady said, “but he too is English”. I shook his hand and thanked him on behalf of my family and friends. Tears in his eyes he humbly said “But I was only doing my job” in a strong North East accent. He carried on telling me that he went back every D-Day anniversary to pay his respects to his mates who unlike him didn’t survive that day or the war. “What part of the North East?” I asked. “I live in Bedlington” he said, “but I was born in Bar'nton, which is now gone”. I know I said, I lived there until I was 4. Small world, I was very humble as they walked away. One of my simple desires realised to say thank you, and to a fellow Geordie. At the time we lived in the East Midlands and here we are now in Bedlington not too far from his birthplace.2 points -
From the album: Millne's Cycle & Radio Stores
© Copyright ©2021 James Millne
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From the album: Misc. Millne Photos In & Around Bedlington
© Copyright ©2021 James Millne
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From the album: Doctor Pit and Rows
This photo shows the coal washer that was in use at the Doctor Pit until the 1940’s. The waste material from this washer formed the pit heaps around the Doctor Pit (now rehabilitated and covered in trees.) This was a fantastic adventure playground for the kids in the area. There was what would be known today as a BMX track – we called it a “scrambler track”. Sliding down the heaps on a piece of conveyor belt or corrugated iron sheet was also popular. Much of the heap was still burning so you had to make sure you didn’t end up falling into a section that was still smouldering. Health and Safety was not such a big thing then and you had to carry out your own risk assessment before heading out to the heaps! There was also a pedestrian tunnel went under the heaps and railway line known as the “cundy” and this could be a bit scary for a kid.2 points -
From the album: Doctor Pit and Rows
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From the album: Doctor Pit and Rows
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From the album: Doctor Pit and Rows
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From the album: Miners Picnics 1960s - 1980s
Bedlington Miners Picnic, July 1974.2 points -
From the album: Doctor Pit and Rows
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From the album: Doctor Pit and Rows
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From the album: Netherton/Nedderton old photos
These three brothers receiving certificates spent their entire working lives at Netherton Colliery.© Copyright ©2008 Carole Sage. All rights reserved.
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From the album: Bedlington drinking establishments - Then & Now
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From the album: Stead Lane Primary School - The Oval
Photo from Doreen Riley, Facebook Bygone Bedlington group and posted with the comment :- 'The Oval School girls born 1951/2. Some of the girls I remember are Ena Bloom, Marion Laws, Pamela Grant, Patricia Grant, Ann Tyler, Christine Worn, Doreen Darbyshire, Jaqualine Routledge, Christine Rowlands, Valerie Rainbow, Maybe someone can recognise the others'1 point -
From the album: Doctor Pit and Rows
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From the album: Old Photos of Bedlington 2
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From the album: Millne's Cycle & Radio Stores
© Copyright ©2021 James Millne
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From the album: Millne's Cycle & Radio Stores
© Copyright ©2021 James Millne
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From the album: Old Photos of Bedlington 2
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From the album: Doctor Pit and Rows
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From the album: Old Photos of Bedlington 2
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From the album: Old Photos of Bedlington 2
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From the album: Old Photos of Bedlington 2
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From the album: Old Photos of Bedlington 2
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From the album: Doctor Pit and Rows
The Mechanic’s pitch looks a bit waterlogged!1 point -
From the album: Bedlington Grammar School
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From the album: Doctor Pit and Rows
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From the album: Doctor Pit and Rows
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From the album: Preserving the Past
How embarrassing can this get?1 point -
From the album: Preserving the Past
Also in the picture Fourgee and his big sister. Location is likely Front Street West (help - someone?). Date is probably around Christmas 1984.© bedlington.co.uk (all rights reserved)
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From the album: Bedlington Equitable Co-operative Society 1861-1911
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From the album: Bedlington Miners Picnic 1950s (Bigger Photos)
Elizabeth Storey as Miss West Sleekburn, standing in Bedlington High Street during the 1954 Miner's Picnic.1 point -
From the album: Mainline Steam Engines 2010
The new A1 Turst Steam locomotive Tornado Passed though Bedlington Station on a Railtour. I got Permission of Network Rail to go onto the Station Platfroum to get this shot.© Owen Edwards
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From the album: Miners Picnics 1960s - 1980s
Miners' Picnic held at Bedlington, Northumberland, circa 1979-1983.1 point -
From the album: Miners Picnics 1960s - 1980s
Miners' Picnic held at Bedlington, Northumberland, circa 1979-1983.1 point -
From the album: Miners Picnics 1960s - 1980s
Whittle Colliery banner being marched at the Miners Picnic at Bedlington 19801 point -
From the album: Miners Picnics 1960s - 1980s
Northumberland Miners' Picnic, Bedlington 19801 point -
From the album: Miners Picnics 1960s - 1980s
Miners' Picnic, Bedlington, 1974.The parade shows the Ellington Miners' Banner1 point -
From the album: Miners Picnics 1960s - 1980s
Miners Picnic, 1974.1 point -
From the album: Miners Picnics 1960s - 1980s
Miners' Picnic down Front Street, Bedlington. 19701 point -
From the album: Miners Picnics 1960s - 1980s
Miners' Picnic down Front Street, Bedlington. 19701 point -
From the album: Miners Picnics 1960s - 1980s
Miners' Picnic down Front Street, Bedlington. 19701 point -
From the album: Miners Picnics 1960s - 1980s
Miners' Picnic down Front Street, Bedlington. 19701 point -
From the album: Miners Picnics 1960s - 1980s
Miners' Picnic down Front Street, Bedlington. 19701 point -
From the album: Miners Picnics 1960s - 1980s
The photograph shows the old Newbiggin Banner, before it was transferred to Lynemouth. 19611 point -
From the album: Miners Picnics 1960s - 1980s
The photo shows the Cambois Branch banner. 19611 point -
From the album: Miners Picnics 1960s - 1980s
Procession carrying Lynemouth Branch N.U.M. banner, Bedlington Miners' picnic 19601 point -
From the album: Miners Picnics 1960s - 1980s
Procession carrying Isabella Bates Branch N.U.M. banner, Bedlington Miners' picnic 19601 point -
From the album: Miners Picnics 1960s - 1980s
Colliery band, Bedlington Miners' picnic, Northumberland. 19601 point
