
I have not been able to find out the history of these stairs but they lead down to the quayside from the castle keep. Click the link to SEE THE STAIRS.
April 12, 2006 - Dog leap stairs.(sign)
about Dog leap stairs.(sign) ... posted by chris.h.

I have not been able to find out the history of these stairs but they lead down to the quayside from the castle keep. Click the link to SEE THE STAIRS.
about Dog leap stairs.(sign) ... posted by chris.h.
i now i should be working, but, Dog leap Stair is an historic stone stair leading from Castle Garth to the Side. the name refers to ‘a norrow slip of ground between houses’. In 1772 Baron Eldon eloped with Bessie Surtees. The couple made their escape up Dog Leap Stair on horse back. Hopw thats of som help.
Is it like a salmon run for dogs now?
What a great name, and thanks for linking it to the stairs.
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cool name…and thanks to anonymous for the extra historical info.
sorry i keep stealing your thunder with the taxis chris! however, I’m sure we’d love to see some geordie cabs too!
Haha… England is ‘full’ of quirky named places… ! =)
A photo of Dog Leap Stairs taken in 1880 appeared on the front cover of the Radio Times in the mid ’70’s but showed the stairs to be on the other side of the road, was the plate printed back to front?Can anyone help me find the whereabouts of the original?