We went on a really interesting tour around Hidden Newcastle on Tuesday evening starting at Grey's Monument which stands at the top of Grey Street - think of Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square and you'll be pretty close, in fact the statue at the top is by the same sculptor. Although Early Grey also provides the name for the bergamot tea, this monument commemorates Grey's involvement, as Prime Minister in the passing of the Great Reform act of 1832
Grey Street has the claim to fame of being Britain's 'third most picturesque street' with it's 'descending subtle curve' (Betjeman) sweeping down to the quayside filled with shops, hotels and the magnificent Theatre Royal.
On the tour we were looking for things that you don't normally see or notice and we found a vampire rabbit...
extraordinarily grand doorways..
beautiful tiles adorning the Beehive Pub (spot the bee)...
amazing church buildings next to modern day architecture...
Thomas Cook's first travel agency...
and some random street art.
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