Water Is Best?

Went to Newcastle today - a wonderful,sunny, warm Newcastle.

Had a few things to do there including a visit to The Tourist Board to book up for some day trips by coach. I booked 3 trips:~

Eden Camp in Yorkshire. Going in April. Info HERE

Whitby. Going in May.

Settle to Carlisle Railway - steam train. Consisting of 72 miles of track with 17 major viaducts spanning the ravines and 14 tunnels. Going in May.

Still perusing brochures for longer trips but thought a few day trips would be a good idea.

I had a wander round town looking for something to blip. I chose this Drinking Fountain dated 1894 which is at the top of The Bigg Market. It is octagonal, made of red sandstone and extremely ornate. It's a Grade 2 listed building.

It was erected by the Band of Hope Union in memory of J.H. Rutherford who was influential as a preacher, doctor, educationalist and a friend to the poor. It contains the legend "Water Is Best" on a shield on one of the panels, which is ironic as it is sited in an area that is world famous, or possibly infamous, for its bars and fun-pubs.