The Monkey Statue at Hartlepool Marina (Why Is It There?)
If you ever visit Hartlepool Marina, you may notice a metal statue of a monkey sitting on a platform over the water near the lock gates. When you do, Read More…
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Lucifers – It’s The Smallest Pub In Stockton-on-Tees!
Lucifers is the smallest pub in Stockton-on-Tees. The town has several micropubs but none of the others are as tiny as Lucifers. It a cosy establishmeRead More…
Middlesbrough Transporter Bridge: Things to Know Before You Go
The Middlesbrough Transporter bridge is an impressive Grade II* listed structure and local landmark that towers above the River Tees. More commonly knRead More…
The Stockton Flyer: Proof That Junk Can Become Art
The Stockton Flyer is an unusual mechanical sculpture that pays homage to the first steam locomotive ever to haul a train with passengers on a public Read More…
Yarm Castle: What You Need to Know Before You Go
If you are planning to visit Yarm and looking for things to see and do, you may have seen Google Maps shows a castle. It’s possible, the fact that theRead More…
Richmond, North Yorkshire: Things to Do & Things to Know
There are two towns in Britain called Richmond. One is in south-west London, the other is in North Yorkshire. I know it well. It’s the Yorkshire town Read More…
TransferWise “Borderless” Multi-Currency Account Review
I’m writing this TransferWise multi-currency account review based on more than 18 months of personal experience using the account and TransferWise debRead More…
Zetland: The Oldest Lifeboat in the World
The Zetland is the oldest surviving lifeboat in the world. That’s makes it pretty special and, thanks to a couple of successful restoration projects, Read More…
China Town in Newcastle upon Tyne: Things to Know Before Your Trip
There are only five China Towns England. One of them is in Newcastle upon Tyne. You can find the other four British China Towns in London, Birmingham,Read More…
10 Things to See and Do in Neuvic, France
Neuvic is a small town in Corrèze, France. If you want to spend some time in the French countryside, Neuvic should be right up your street and there Read More…