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The Britannia Pub, Charlotte Street, South Shields
« 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!

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Re: The Britannia Pub, Charlotte Street, South Shields
« Reply #1 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

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Re: The Britannia Pub, Charlotte Street, South Shields
« Reply #2 on: Thursday 01 May 14 17:53 BST (UK) »
Thanks!
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