

Although Phil was born long after Blyth's heydays as a major port, his research into the compilation of this page has been an interesting journey for him - and a most rewarding one for the both of us. Indeed, it is encouraging to find a relative youngster (Phil was born in 1968) doggedly determined to investigate Blyth's place in history and share it with others. Phil's quite obvious enthusiasm for Blyth is infectious - his love of the Northumbrian town shines through, and so I am pleased he has agreed to input his childhood memories on this site. Philip Hodgetts recently contacted the site to comment on Fred Wagstaff's memories of North Blyth Steam Shed and Cambois Diesel Depot.
