Hadrian’s Wall Copyright © Barry Smith 2012. All Rights Reserved. Introduction To Wallsend With the exception of Phil, the other three of us - coming roughly from the same area - decided to travel north together, and so piled into my car to take a leisurely drive up to our first night's accommodation at the Premier Inn in North Sheilds. Upon arrival we were met by Phil, who had arrived earlier after flying in from his home in Holland. We were soon enjoying few pints and dinner in the on-site restaurant, reminiscing and anticipating, followed by an early night ready for our first day of action.