Walking through the old streets of this town draws us back into the past. I liked the mullioned windows of this building which must at one time been of some importance here. It appears now that all or part of this is in fact an old Inn as can be seen in the photo at full screen: The Sandhill Arms.

The Sandhill Name: The area was originally a literal hill of naked sand exposed when the tide of the River Tyne went out, before the Quayside was embanked. It has16th-Century Roots: The structure at 44 Sandhill dates back to the 16th century, a period when the Sandhill was the bustling center of town government, shipping, and trade, home to wealthy merchant families and grand residences. Before becoming the Sandhill Arms, the building was well-known to locals as The Hop and Cleaver and later Offshore 44, with historical merchant shops and old stables located at the rear.

HWW, enjoy the rest of the week. Herb