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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Durham => Topic started by: pick on Wednesday 30 April 14 19:01 BST (UK)

Title: The Britannia Pub, Charlotte Street, South Shields
Post by: pick on Wednesday 30 April 14 19:01 BST (UK)

Can anyone remember a statue outside this public house, behind the railings? I always thought it was a statue of St Bede, destined for the church next door. Can anyone help? Thanks!

Title: Re: The Britannia Pub, Charlotte Street, South Shields
Post by: taffie01 on Thursday 01 May 14 17:15 BST (UK)

hi pick,

i thought it was a statue of victoria, both wrong! ::)

just googled  brittania inn, surprise surprise it is a marble statue of Britannia, arms missing.
there is a photo with description.

cheers taffie

Title: Re: The Britannia Pub, Charlotte Street, South Shields
Post by: pick on Thursday 01 May 14 17:53 BST (UK)

Thanks!