Side Photographic Gallery — Attraction in Newcastle upon Tyne

This gallery explores a number of different themes through a variety of photographers exhibits. But for me, the highlight and the 5 star rating goes to Chris Killip for his portrayal of life in the little fishing village of Skinningrove between 1982 and 1984. If you haven't been to the Laing gallery go see his work there documenting the lives of the Shipbuilding community in Wallsend during 1975/76. Alas Chris died last year of cancer, but he leaves an invaluable legacy. He had a great talent for portraying ordinary working people and connecting then to their environments. Another theme explored through the current exhibition is "Lost Summer" portraits of North London teenagers who lost the opportunity to celebrate "end of year" due to Covid in 2020. Other themes are explored in this gallery, but enough writting from me. Go...

I recently moved to the Quayside in Newcastle, and was keen to find a local, independant cafe. The Side is one of few in the area, but it is one of the best cafes I have ever been too! The food is delicious, and extremely affordable - their Eggs Benedict, for example, is fantastic, and only £3.30!

There's a full selection of excellent coffees and teas, as well as stronger drinks if that's what you need! The decor is quirky and interesting, and the staff are friendly.

I really can't recommend this place enough -...

Tucked up a side alley, off Side in old Newcastle's quayside, I discovered three modernised floors of carefully observed black and white (mostly) photography. Not so much a photography fan, I was immediately captivated by the subject matter of each exhibition. From intimate lives to burgeoning China (debatable), to backwoods portraits and old wooden buildings ...I could feel (inside) the splinters on the weathered wood crosses, the focus was so extraordinary!!! I'm a convert and will keep an eye on The...