What is it about something that makes you just stop and have to take the photo? I’m not sure, but this little guy and his crab friend have it. I was heading into our railway station when the mural caught my eye. I’ve created a small square to fit Becky’s challenge, In the Pink. It’s such a very nice representation of Hartlepool Headland, with its pastel houses. Below you can see the whole. Am I pushing my luck to say Small is Beautiful?
restlessjo 
I see the appeal! That’s just a perfect seal flop and expression, and the paint job is great!
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Along Seal Sands Rd you can see lots of them 😃😃
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What an array of subjects! Beautiful!
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I was surprised to find it there at the station 😃😃
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Lucky find!
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nice mural, Jo! i agree, wish the tv screen isn’t there! 🙂
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It was quite a nice travelogue LolaWi. Passed the time waiting for the train 😃😃
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No pushing at all Jo. After all, Small is a relative term 😊😊
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Thanks for being so obliging Tina. We’ve accepted an offer on our UK house, I’m in Liverpool for a couple of days and there’s not much scope for WordPress 😃😃
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Small is beautiful here, indeed! Thank you for joining us, Jo! 🙂
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It’s always a privilege, if I can Amy. I know it’s not quite what you had in mind but I’m grateful for the opportunity 😃xx
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It is very nice.
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Cheers the place up 😃😃
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Pushing your luck, Jo!! But worth a shot….
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I know! You did ask me if I was taking part and I can’t see another opportunity. Currently barrelling along the M62 in a coach bound for Liverpool 😃😃
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Goodness, Restless in bounds….do you ever stop, Jo? And what has Liverpuddle to offer?
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Terracotta Warriors? 😃
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Oh, well done you…just in the nick of time!!
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What a gorgeous murel. Love it. X
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Given our old station a bit of razzamatazz 🙂 🙂
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Just to add – a mural like this is worth a thousand words.
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I think you’re probably right. A lot of thought and effort, certainly x
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Murals like that give a place real character don’t they? You’ll never forget where it was and always look out for it now. Always envious of people that can create something like that.
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Me too Jonno! This is brightening up our local station. Found some great ones up in Newcastle at the weekend 😃😃
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You live in a wonderful part of the country Jo, we’ve never really explored any of it at all unfortunately. Need to get a couple of housesits up that way.
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What an interesting mural. I love the lighthouse!
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There is one over on Hartlepool Headland Jill 😃 xx
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If there’s a seal in the picture I’m captivated immediately. I notice he’s not watching the television and I wouldn’t be either
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I had a while to wait for the train Peter so I did 😃😃
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Great stuff, Jo. Spirit-lifting.
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Love a cute seal! On my way to Liverpool. The eye of the storm. Has it reached you yet? 😃😃 xx
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All quiet here – so far! Stay safe. DO NOT GET BLOWN AWAY.
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I agree about that darn TV screen – ruins the mural!
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Promoting tourism in the north east Emma. Sorry! 😕😕
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A great spot Jo and I like the way that you have picked out the detail!
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The best bit Andrew, though I quite enjoyed the video on tourism. Nice that they’ve brightened up the station 😃😃
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Very eye-catching indeed, Jo and not surprised this stopped you in your tracks. I love the seal and the colourful houses. I’m intrigued by the guy though … not a fisherman, surely? A typical visitor to the area?
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Captain of the Jolly Roger? Not sure myself Annika. It was the little snippet of seal that grabbed me. 😃😃 How was York? I’m heading to Liverpool right now xx
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York was wonderful and I felt like I was home! My son loves it too … alas the university and course were more disappointing. A busy two days and unfortunately we didn’t have time to see any Open Heritiage days. Have a good time in Liverpool. Hubby and I are soon off to Bsth for a few days by ourselves. The first time I’ll visit the city and can’t wait!
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It is absolutely beautiful so I’m sure you’ll love it 😃
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Jo, thank you for sharing this colourful mural. It seems to have got everything in it, the pretty town, boat and. Captain, seal, shrimp
Seashell, anchor……even mail falling down. Amazing.
Miriam
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It’s a fair summary of the town Miriam. I stopped to watch the video while I waited for the train. Tourism in north east England 😃😃
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Well I like the seal, but I think I might panic if I saw a crab that size on the side of my house!!!
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Hiya darlin! Me too 😃 On the coach. Bound for Liverpool via Leeds. He who limps left me at the bus station xx
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Morning!!
ooh what are you up to in Liverpool? Hope James is ok in Leeds. And yikes he is still limping?!
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Terracotta Warriors. Limp gone for the moment xx
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oh wow you are so impressive fitting everything in, and that’s good to hear. Maybe you could bring him back a terracotta leg!!
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I’ll suggest it. You might not be popular 😃 I should be at home emptying cupboards! XX
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oops!!
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A very descriptive mural. Good on you for bunging in a couple of challenges as well Jo 🙂
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she’s amazing doing this given how much she has to do this week and next!
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Small is beautiful is a bit of a tentative link Brian but I know I won’t have time to do it in the rest of this week. I’m on the way to Liverpool 😃😃
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You Red Devil you 😀
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It’s beautiful Jo! Wish the tv screen could be made to disappear 🙂
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I was temporarily fascinated Madhu. It’s a travelogue about the area. A new feature since I last caught a train there 😃😃 xx
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You have a point, Madhu!
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😥
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