Discovery Museum in Newcastle have just released Weird Walks, A journey through the dark side of Newcastle with Alan.
Walk the route using the Weird Walks map and watch the videos as Alan shares grisly stories of famous local landmarks and their ghostly inhabitants.
The route starts at Discovery Museum, where Alan sets the scene for an unforgettable trail filled with tragic and terrifying tales. Join Alan at one of Newcastle’s most haunted buildings, the Tyne Theatre, followed by the Blackfriars site, West Gate Wall and Cowan’s Monument. Drop in at Newcastle Cathedral and then on to the Black Gate to hear the unfortunate story of the hungry soldier. At Newcastle Castle, the imprisonment of a young girl is enough to send a shiver down the spine of any florist. From there, head down to the Quayside to find out about the city’s great flood and fire. Along to Bessie Surtees’ House and a tale as old as time: young lovers, thwarted by disapproving parents. Finish off with a nasty story of the lad caught in the middle of a battle between The Cooperage and the press gangs. As you head back up to Central Station, bask in the warm glow of a walk well done.
You can download a copy of the map from the link below, and watch all the videos there as well.
https://stories.twmuseums.org.uk