The red...

...Herd Groyne Lighthouse near the entrance to the Tyne...


The lighthouse was built in 1882, before the North and South piers were constructed, and was first used on 30th October of the same year. It is 13 metres high and still acts as a navigational aid today, guiding ships in and out of the Tyne from up to 13 miles away. The lighthouse is also one of just a few in this country that has an operational fog bell.


Oop North again for a gels night out this evening and a cousins meet tomorrow... Will catch up as and when... ;)