Family of 69 live in one street
The Hall family have come to dominate Cotswold Gardens in Lobley Hill, Gateshead, since Catherine Hall first settled in the street in 1958. The 76-year-old matriarch held her dynasty together until she died last month. During her life Mrs Hall had six children, who went on to give her 35 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The 69-strong clan now occupy more than 15 houses along the street, ranging from four-week-old Ellie to great uncle Jo, 76. Between them they have more than 50 pets, including four parrots, 30 chickens, 11 dogs, two goldfish and four horses. If you include the 160 racing pigeons, there are almost 300 mouths to feed.
