Gary Strachan – "Write" Said Fred
Whimsical observations from deep within an erratic mind
Recently, I've felt moved to pen a few unreliable memories from my upbringing on Low Fell. The Gateshead borough which on its southern border, shared with Low Eighton and Birtley, resides one of the countries most iconic sculptures, the Angel of the North. When I left my parent's three bedroom semi-detached home on Dorchester Gardens in 1987... Continue Reading →
In yesterday's narrative Happy Valley I touched upon some of the characters I worked with when starting my first job as a wet behind the ears sixteen year old boy***. Tales from the National Coal Board (NCB) north east area offices in Gateshead. *** - It was my fault as I'd not taken a brolly to counter... Continue Reading →