Blyth, North

Settlement in Northumberland

England

Blyth, North

Eat your heart out Balamory Good to see such a thriving community spirit. The Cambois Miners Welfare Institute looks quite drab, or dignified maybe, by comparison. — Eat your heart out Balamory Credit: Leanmeanmo

Blyth is a coastal town located in Northumberland, England. Situated on the North Sea coast, it lies approximately 13 miles northeast of Newcastle upon Tyne and is the largest town in the county. Blyth is part of the parliamentary constituency of Blyth Valley and has a population of around 37,000 residents.

The town has a rich history, dating back to the 12th century when it was granted a market charter. Blyth's economy was predominantly reliant on coal mining and shipping during the Industrial Revolution, and it became an important port for the export of coal. However, with the decline of the coal industry, the town has diversified its economy.

Blyth boasts a beautiful coastline, with a sandy beach stretching over three miles in length. The beach is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike, offering stunning views and opportunities for leisurely walks. The town is also home to a picturesque harbor, which has been refurbished in recent years and now serves as a marina for pleasure boats.

In addition to its natural beauty, Blyth is known for its vibrant arts scene. The town hosts an annual festival called the "Blyth Tall Ships," attracting sailing enthusiasts from around the world. Blyth is also home to the Phoenix Theatre, a community theater that stages a variety of plays, musicals, and performances throughout the year.

Overall, Blyth is a charming coastal town with a rich history, beautiful scenery, and a thriving arts scene, making it an attractive destination for visitors and a pleasant place to call home.

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Blyth, North Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.134368/-1.508239 or Grid Reference NZ3182. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Eat your heart out Balamory

Good to see such a thriving community spirit. The Cambois Miners Welfare Institute looks quite drab, or dignified maybe, by comparison.

Leanmeanmo

Playing field, Broadway

View towards Blyth Presbyterian Church spire.

Richard Webb

Mural, Plessey Road

Gable end mural outside Blyth Spartan's Croft Park. The shirt looks like the one worn in their 1970's cup run when they reached the 5th round of the FA Cup.

Richard Webb

Lane behind George Street, Blyth

Junction with Coronation Street.

Richard Webb

Croft Park, Blyth

Home of Blyth Spartans. Covid was still causing havoc with Hereford needing to find an emergency loan goalkeeper. The Presbyterian Church spire can be seen in the background.

Richard Webb

Port of Blyth Stand, Croft Park

An uncomfortable difference with NZ3180 : Port of Blyth Stand, Croft Park is that the sitting MP's advert has been replaced by a Labour constituency poster. Blyth Valley was the scene of the stand out shock result of the 2019 General Election. The sitting MP Ian Levy had an advertisement on the other side of the pitch.

Richard Webb

Red Wall

Advert at Blyth Spartans' Croft Park for Ian Levy, MP for Blyth Valley and one of the big surprises in the 2019 General Election. The desire to leave the European Union by the English at great cost led to some historic results in once safe Labour seats led to the collective nickname of the "Red Wall". The Blyth Spartans goalie, Alex Mitchel shook hands with several Hereford supporters before leaving the pitch after the match - Spartans are that sort of club.

Richard Webb

You should see the hamster!

Apparently it's a carousel for umbilicals destined for Shenzen, China. Link

Leanmeanmo

Cambois Beach

With a sprinkling of sea coal and pebbles.

Leanmeanmo

Benchmark, Bridge Street

Detail of the Ordnance Survey flush bracket benchmark on the northwest corner of the southwest face of the former Harbour Commissioner's Offices on Bridge Street. The flush bracket, benchmark number S1486, marks a height of 6.0074m above mean sea level (Ordnance Datum Newlyn), last levelled for height in 1960 and verified in 1965 (location photograph NZ3181 : Bridge Street, Blyth). Traces of yellow waxed crayon and a faint horizontal pencilled line are evident adjacent to the benchmark, most likely applied when the bench mark was recently used as a survey datum.

Adrian Taylor

Bridge Street, Blyth

The tall, imposing building on the left on the corner of Bridge Street and Plessey Road is the former Harbour Commissioner's Office, built in 1913 and Grade II listed. There is an Ordnance Survey flush bracket benchmark on the plinth of the building facing onto Bridge Street (detail photograph NZ3181 : Benchmark, Bridge Street). This part of Bridge Street was renamed from Blagdon Street.

Adrian Taylor