The bloke you are talking about made news in the Sunderland Echo several where he was known as The Sunderland Spectre.
He was called Brian. I chatted to him a few times in Sunderland and once at The Tall Ships at Newcastle.
But I haven't seen him for several years.
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- Mon Feb 18, 2008 5:02 pm
- Forum: Tyneside History Room
- Topic: Westoe Village Victorian Gent ?
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- Forum: Tyneside History Room
- Topic: Derby Street Baths
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Re: Derby Street Baths
I had an unfortunate swimming accident in Derby Street Baths, luckily my dad was on hand. After that I was put off swimming and never learnt til I was 16. But I remember Barnes Road Juniors Swimming gala (60s)- when a girl got into difficulties - a man jumped in from the spectators fully clothed to ...