Tipalt Flats, Haltwhistle, in 1952......

.....was always a favourite swimming place and picnic spot for the locals, it's where the Tipalt Burn meets the Tyne to the west of Haltwhistle (don't worry if you don't know where that is, not many people do!)......but I suspect it's nowhere near as popular now they've got a 'proper' swimming pool and the A69 Haltwhistle by-pass whizzes overhead.....see Google Map
Left to right: Uncle Billy, Auntie Jean, me (and yes, I can STILL do that pouty face) and my Ma. My Dad would be the one with wet knees wielding the box brownie......

History Week (extended) #9

'nother grey day at the coast.........................