History and the future at South Shields
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History and the future at South Shields
Image: © Chris Morgan Taken: 12 Sep 2016
In the days of sail this bend on the River Tyne was known as Comical Corner where numerous sailing vessels would get into difficulties tacking to and fro across the river in changing winds and avoiding other vessels doing the same.
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Image Location
Latitude
55.000963
Longitude
-1.440007