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Hobbies Collection (#4)

Background imageHobbies Collection: Simon Schofield on the new snakeboard on 30th August 1994

Simon Schofield on the new snakeboard on 30th August 1994

Background imageHobbies Collection: Action from South Shields skateboard park where American pro

Action from South Shields skateboard park where American pros showed off their skills on 1st August 1994

Background imageHobbies Collection: Local youngsters enjoy new skateboarding equipment at the wheels-based activity centre

Local youngsters enjoy new skateboarding equipment at the wheels-based activity centre Walker Wheels on 27th October 1986

Background imageHobbies Collection: Some skateboard riders prepare for action on the ramp on 17th August 1989

Some skateboard riders prepare for action on the ramp on 17th August 1989

Background imageHobbies Collection: Skateboarding at the Lightfoot Stadium in Walker, on 26th February 1978

Skateboarding at the Lightfoot Stadium in Walker, on 26th February 1978

Background imageHobbies Collection: Thrill seekers have found a new way of living dangerously - on the steep slopes of a

Thrill seekers have found a new way of living dangerously - on the steep slopes of a seaside park. Hurtling down a bank at 40 m.p.h. is the latest craze to hit South Shields

Background imageHobbies Collection: Chango the skateboarding Jack Russell Terrier on 13th December 1981

Chango the skateboarding Jack Russell Terrier on 13th December 1981

Background imageHobbies Collection: Action from the Super Skate 78 chamionships at Albermarle Barracks, Ouston

Action from the Super Skate 78 chamionships at Albermarle Barracks, Ouston, with Andrew Hibbard of Corbridge making a trial run through the slalom on 1st July 1978

Background imageHobbies Collection: 17-year-old John Millard from Killingworth on a skateboard on 26th July 1989

17-year-old John Millard from Killingworth on a skateboard on 26th July 1989

Background imageHobbies Collection: Mark Howard demonstrates his skateboarding skill to an appreciative audience at West

Mark Howard demonstrates his skateboarding skill to an appreciative audience at West Denton on 4th January 1978

Background imageHobbies Collection: Scott Greenwood on a Snakeboard on 30th August 1994

Scott Greenwood on a Snakeboard on 30th August 1994

Background imageHobbies Collection: Steam traction engines come out of the pits to take part in the events at the North of

Steam traction engines come out of the pits to take part in the events at the North of England Steam Traction Engine Rally at Thornaby on 11th June 1960

Background imageHobbies Collection: Into the arena come some of the mighty steam giants at the steam traction engine rally

Into the arena come some of the mighty steam giants at the steam traction engine rally near Chester-le-Street on 10th July 1971

Background imageHobbies Collection: Tom Weatherell with his vintage 10-ton steam roller Resolution on 26th March 1978

Tom Weatherell with his vintage 10-ton steam roller Resolution on 26th March 1978

Background imageHobbies Collection: A vintage 1947 steam roller being restored by Joe Shiel, left

A vintage 1947 steam roller being restored by Joe Shiel, left, and Malcolm Alexander at Walker Middle Street School on 7th March 1988

Background imageHobbies Collection: The traction engine Repulse making her way to High Haswell Farm, Haswell on 15th October

The traction engine Repulse making her way to High Haswell Farm, Haswell on 15th October, 1953, where the organiser of the North of England Steam Traction Engine society intends to give Repulse a

Background imageHobbies Collection: A taste of nostalgia as one of the engines that is appearing at the Corbridge Steam Rally

A taste of nostalgia as one of the engines that is appearing at the Corbridge Steam Rally trundles over the lovely old stone bridge across the Tyne at Corbridge on 12th June 1988

Background imageHobbies Collection: Redcar Steel Gala on 5th July 1986. Queing up

Redcar Steel Gala on 5th July 1986. Queing up... a popular attraction at the gala proved to be this 1913 Burrel Showmans Engine, owned by Richard Preston of Prestons of Potto near Northallerton

Background imageHobbies Collection: This traction engine steam roller is taking people for a ride in a trailer on 19th May

This traction engine steam roller is taking people for a ride in a trailer on 19th May 1973

Background imageHobbies Collection: Small is beautifull... Richard Doran (left) makes final adjustments to his miniature

Small is beautifull... Richard Doran (left) makes final adjustments to his miniature traction engine with the help of mechanic Ray Stephens, at Meadowfield Vintage Rally on 19th June 1988

Background imageHobbies Collection: A little girl watching a fairground orgon at the Vintage Car

A little girl watching a fairground orgon at the Vintage Car and Steam Engine show at Corbridge on 12th June 1994

Background imageHobbies Collection: Most drivers prefer to wait for the weekend before letting off steam

Most drivers prefer to wait for the weekend before letting off steam. But not Malcolm Bell. For Malcolm spends the whole week getting all steamed up by driving one of the North-Easts last working

Background imageHobbies Collection: Tractors line up at the Vintage Car and Steam Engine Show at Corbridge on 12th June 1994

Tractors line up at the Vintage Car and Steam Engine Show at Corbridge on 12th June 1994

Background imageHobbies Collection: Full steam ahead for a traction engine rally, are Mr H Beethorpe

Full steam ahead for a traction engine rally, are Mr H Beethorpe and his partner in Princess Royal on 13th June 1958

Background imageHobbies Collection: A steam roller lying derelict in Longbenton, Newcastle on 20th February 1966

A steam roller lying derelict in Longbenton, Newcastle on 20th February 1966

Background imageHobbies Collection: One of the Northumberland County Councils fleet of Steam Rollers on 16th February

One of the Northumberland County Councils fleet of Steam Rollers on 16th February 1976

Background imageHobbies Collection: A Fowler traction engine on 15th June 1979 being taken through its paces by Mr Hubert

A Fowler traction engine on 15th June 1979 being taken through its paces by Mr Hubert Nixon, President of the South tyne Traction Engine Society on a field at Anick Grange Farm near Hexham

Background imageHobbies Collection: The traction engine Dreadnaught being use to power a fairground organ on 10th June 1966

The traction engine Dreadnaught being use to power a fairground organ on 10th June 1966

Background imageHobbies Collection: Auctioneers receptionist Janice Coulthard admires some of the model steam

Auctioneers receptionist Janice Coulthard admires some of the model steam and traction engines on 26th July 1985, made by former pit electrician and lifelong modelmaker Ron Ibbertson

Background imageHobbies Collection: There was a ceremonial tear-up of L-plates on 3rd October 1967 when Mr John

There was a ceremonial tear-up of L-plates on 3rd October 1967 when Mr John Arnott Brown passed his driving test on a 15-ton steam roller

Background imageHobbies Collection: A steam roller at County Technical College in Ashington on 10th March 1965

A steam roller at County Technical College in Ashington on 10th March 1965

Background imageHobbies Collection: The traction engine Providence on 19th August 1965

The traction engine Providence on 19th August 1965

Background imageHobbies Collection: Richard Doran steaming ahead on his miniature traction engine at Durham

Richard Doran steaming ahead on his miniature traction engine at Durhams Vintage Rally on 20th June 1988

Background imageHobbies Collection: Full steam ahead as this engine is put in trim for the North of England Steam Traction

Full steam ahead as this engine is put in trim for the North of England Steam Traction Societys rally at Chester-le-Street on 6th July 1968

Background imageHobbies Collection: The traction engine The Iron Maiden at Sunderland on 19th August 1992

The traction engine The Iron Maiden at Sunderland on 19th August 1992

Background imageHobbies Collection: A school project really got rolling in Newcastle on 28th November 1986

A school project really got rolling in Newcastle on 28th November 1986. With Paul Hilditch of Walker School at the wheel as (left to right) Sapper Henry Leadbitter, Sgt

Background imageHobbies Collection: William Marshall, division inspector for weights and measure, Hexham gives George Ryerley

William Marshall, division inspector for weights and measure, Hexham gives George Ryerley, of Walton Hall, Stamfordham an envelope with the weight of his steam roller Highland Lass on 2nd June 1972

Background imageHobbies Collection: Back on the tracks this replica of the Rocket which attended the Rainhill trilas at

Back on the tracks this replica of the Rocket which attended the Rainhill trilas at
Back on the tracks.. this replica of the Rocket which attended the Rainhill trilas at Manchester, and has just returned from America

Background imageHobbies Collection: Some old steam rollers lying in wait to be renovated on 4th February 1961

Some old steam rollers lying in wait to be renovated on 4th February 1961

Background imageHobbies Collection: Company director Mr Charles Glenn has achieved his lifelong ambition - he has bought

Company director Mr Charles Glenn has achieved his lifelong ambition - he has bought and 11-ton traction engine on 24th March 1964

Background imageHobbies Collection: The Busy Bee, with his owner, Dr J L Middlemiss, of Bellingham at the controls

The Busy Bee, with his owner, Dr J L Middlemiss, of Bellingham at the controls, takes the road for Lambton Park, Chester-le-Street, on 3rd July 1957 where a Traction Engine Rally is being held

Background imageHobbies Collection: Steam and smoke fill the air at the Whitley Bay Steam Engine Rally on 14th August 1982

Steam and smoke fill the air at the Whitley Bay Steam Engine Rally on 14th August 1982

Background imageHobbies Collection: George Byerley on 7th May 1986 with his Marshall twin cylinder portable

George Byerley on 7th May 1986 with his Marshall twin cylinder portable steam engine which is driving a Ransomes heavy duty threshing machine which in turn is driving a Jones wire bailer

Background imageHobbies Collection: Margaret Younger, of Birtley, shows her skill at the wheel at a display held by the North

Margaret Younger, of Birtley, shows her skill at the wheel at a display held by the North of England Steam Traction Engine Society at Dunkirk Farm, Birtley, on 9th June 1962

Background imageHobbies Collection: Traction engine mad John Bainbridge who is hoping to restore this steam engine to its

Traction engine mad John Bainbridge who is hoping to restore this steam engine to its full glory on 22nd May 1995

Background imageHobbies Collection: To a casual passer-by a small area off the village square in Newbottle, County Durham

To a casual passer-by a small area off the village square in Newbottle, County Durham, looks like a steam rollers graveyard on 4th February 1964

Background imageHobbies Collection: The Busy Bee Traction Engine on 3rd July 1957 on its way to Lambton Park

The Busy Bee Traction Engine on 3rd July 1957 on its way to Lambton Park, Chester-le-Street where a Traction Engine Rally is being held

Background imageHobbies Collection: Old Roly is dying, deserted and derelict and lies rusting away at the Church Walk play

Old Roly is dying, deserted and derelict and lies rusting away at the Church Walk play park in Morpeth on 24th July 1980. Now safety experts at Castle Morpeth Council say the old boy is in such bad



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