The quayside is cleaned up, the Georgian architecture is magnificent (as is the acclaimed Millenium bridge over the Tyne) - and the people as warm, helpful and hospitable as ever.
13:05 to King's Cross from a beautifully restored and renovated 19th century Central Station (the one Mark Knopfler sings about in Fare Thee Well Northumberland).A once pragmatic and purely utilitarian interior shrouded in fallout from decades of industrial grime, now sparkles under fresh paint, wonderful light, and flowers - lots of flowers.
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Its been a few years since I visted Europe and I miss the cities: modern but with the ancient architecture preserved so orderly and civilized. What were north American urban planners thinking about when they allowed strip malls and big box stores?
Hi Bill
Thanks for your encouraging remarks!
That's a good point you've made regarding the marriage of modern and ancient worlds in their architecture. I find it fascinating that these beautiful old buildings often contain modern, bustling offices - all wired and equipped with the latest in convenience and technology. Unfortunately, north american urban planners are still thinking about strip malls and big box stores!
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