A Slideshow about Jimmy Forsyth by Des Walton - Part 2

Following on from Part 1, local historian and archivist Des Walton puts on a slideshow about his friend and well-renown photographer Jimmy Forsyth, who rose to fame through his compelling images of Newcastle street-life, focusing on Jimmy's life, photography & legacy in the west end.

[@Jeffybonbon]

I knew Jimmy when I worked at Cruddas Park
he was nice man God Bless Him

[@chasidahL]

dislexic landlord I grew up in Cruddas Park & Scotswood- the photos brought back so many memories ........

[@JohnSmith-ng9lo]

I was born in Benwell then moved to Cruddas Park, I remember Jimmy wandering the streets with his old 35mm camera snapping away at anything that caught his attention, all the more remarkable as he was blind in one eye!!!

[@carolinehollisallrightsres6663]

ahh jimmy was so canny he used to come in to my dads shop at the crossing delaval rd and armstrong rd id love to find pics of jackys shop

[@alanwann9318]

I have photos he took of me