Comical Corner Revisited

In June I commented on a strange street sign I encountered on the banks of the River Tyne in South Shields. I set about doing some research into the origins of the name Comical Corner but alas without much success.

While walking in that area again the other day, I noticed that an information sign has been erected nearby. This provides a couple of old pictures of the area including this one dating from around 1920. It also suggests that the name derives from the awkward or 'comical' river currents which could cause havoc for sailing ships negotiating this first bend in the Tyne.

So now we know.