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Hi, Rusty!
Actually, no, neither Newgate nor Cripplegate is a street, but are two of the historic seven gates of the London Wall around the City of London .
(If you google them, you can read more information)
However, there is "Newgate Street", where Newgate prison is situated.
But why give it a name that apparently translates then as "New Street Street"?
Of course there may well be some streets/ roads in London that are simply called "Something Gate"...I just cannot think of any?
Yes, you are right ....my Bradford's also has "gate" under "street", but I was searching under "gate" to explain my having it in the answer......and it isn't there that way round!
I have just watched/listened to/the video of the young choir!
They are very talented and wonderfully enthusiastic!
Thank you for sending me the link!

Hello, Elle!
Maybe it is a Northern name, so.
There are lots in Scotland.
Yes, the choir were great, as was the lady judge!
I thought she may get up on the stage and join in!
My social diary for the weekend is almost full.
Miss LB on Friday, my grandson and his young lady are taking me for breakfast on Saturday, and Miss O and me are out on Sunday.
I have pens and pencils for Miss O's classes!
I have my MOT tomorrow.

Last video of the evening coming up, Elle!
I have had a great time on YouTube.
This is from Ukraine's Got Talent.
I thought this young lady and her art were very impressive!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zLa-o7ZeiQ

Moorgate, Bishopsgate, Queensgate?

Hi, Rusty!
You are indeed set for a hectic and enjoyable weekend with your grandchildren!
That will be great!
Do you know where your grandson and his girlfriend will be taking you for breakfast?
Well done on getting the pens and pencils for Miss O's school class.
I think that is extremely kind of you...and Miss O will be delighted for her children!
Wow! that young sand artist was fantastic!
I was fascinated just by the original drawing alone .......but when she went on to create so many varied drawings, I was absolutely enthralled!
I really enjoyed that.


Thank you for the "gate" examples , Kenyatta

Hello, Elle!
Now, my grandson is not like the rest of us!
He is not a "bacon roll" man.
Prefers posher places to go.
So I go with him just to humour him.
We are going to the Bridgeview Restaurant.
It is on the riverside looking over the Tay and the rail bridge.
Great views!
I have been several times and it is very good, but not the friendliness of the Pine Cone, and dearer!
https://architectsrepublic.com/lindsay-gray-alan-beaton-partnership/bridgeview-station-restaurant-riverside-drive-dundee
Yes, I am very pleased to help Miss O and the young ones.
I got pencil sharpeners, too!
The sand artist was great, I thought, but I wanted your opinion as you like art?
It seemed to be very moving for the audience.
I am going to see if I can find any more of her performances.
But, tomorrow!
That's what I love about the "Got Talent" shows.
You never know what will walk on to the stage!

Update, Elle!
You can read about Kseniya here.
She and her achievements are quite astonishing!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kseniya_Simonova

Good morning, Rusty!
It is drizzling here this morning and remaining quite mild..... it will be a shock tomorrow if the temperatures drop as low as threatened.
I think the Bridgeview Restaurant looks very nice....... I hope they offer an interesting menu!
I think that I would like the Pine Cone, as it obviously has a very friendly and comfortable atmosphere ( and I like bacon rolls, too! )
But I also enjoy going to "posh" restaurants...and enjoy a diversity of food, especially Indian and Chinese cuisine.
One of the restaurants that my friend and I go to for lunch on a Thursday offers an All -day breakfast, with many variations.......
I enjoy that !
I have just read the link you sent about Kseniya Simonova.
I had not realised that she was so well- known.
She has created a lot of incredible sand "stories" about important occasions and principles , hasn't she?
A fine artist.
Most impressive.

Good morning, Elle!
It was "a bit black over Bill's mother's" earlier, but a fine day now.
Fairly mild, too.
The Bridgeview is very nice and great views over the river.
But....it aint the Pine Cone!
I think they have an "interesting" menu, but I would be the last person to ask about that!
I have very simple tastes, I'm afraid.
I have just dropped my car off at garage for MOT.
I had not heard of Kseniya until I found her last night.
She is very impressive...the real deal!
I may look later to see if I can find any more of her work.
If you get a minute look up Corinne Sutter.
She is a Swiss speed painter and very impressive, too.

Hi, Rusty!
I couldn't remember what you had told me about the expression
"It's looking a bit black over Bill's mother's".
So I googled it.......
Google tells me that the expression is often heard in the Midlands when dark clouds appear on the horizon.
Apparently it is thought that "Bill" refers to Shakespeare whose mother, Mary Arden, lived in Stratford -upon - Avon
Does this tally with what you know about the saying?
I've looked up Corinne Sutter, and watched her audition, and another clip where she discussed her feelings about the judges' reactions.
I thought it a slick and clever act.....but I personally did not care for it.
Too gimicky?
Corinne's style of drawing reminded of the "upside -down" faces that my father used to draw for me when I was a child!
The face would be smiling one way up, and frowning if turned upside -down!
Very basic , I know, and a caricature rather than a portrait, but the idea struck me as similar.
I don't know where this morning has gone...
I have had a list of jobs to do......
I haven't even printed out my crossword yet!

Hello, Elle!
Car passed MOT!
Now the expression.
The only person I have ever heard using it, was my pal's wife.
She was a Burnley lass, so I presumed it was a Burnley expression, or roughly in that neck of the woods.
Northern?
I liked Corinne's art.
But, we all have different tastes.