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Wandering Willie (3rd to last Photo) - 19th century Carte De Viste Photograph of a sheepdog that got parted from his master on the cross tyne ferry and spent years waiting for him. He's now mounted and behind glass in a pub on front street, Tynemouth.
Engraved Back. J. Huntly, Frederick Street, South Shields.

[Aidan]

Thanks for posting geonni. I always enjoy looking at these old and historical pictures.
Maybe someday I will travel to Tynemouth, go to the Turk's Head Pub, order an Ale and toast Wandering Willie for being such a great and memorable sheepdog.
Randy