Travel: Newcastle and Gateshead
Occasionally, my husband gets to visit places with his work that I also really want to go to, which is what happened when he went to the Historical Association conference in Gateshead in May this year. To make the most of the 6 1/2 hour trip, we tacked on some extra days in Lindisfarne (separate post). Our hotel in Gateshead had a fantastic view of the Gateshead Millennium Bridge, which moves up and down a couple of times a day. It looked fantastic lit up at night too. Whilst my husband was working, I took myself off to Beamish Living History Museum for the day. What a fantastic day out! I had done a bit of research and discovered that you could have your hair styled in the 1950s town, so my first destination was to Elizabeth's to get that booked in. I think it cost me about £10 and you can choose from 3 styles. There were a lot of pins and lacquer in it! The hairdresser told me that 1950s women would put a cover or pair of knickers over their hairstyle at night to hold it i...
