England, Tyne and Wear, Newcastle Upon Tyne. Detail of Chinese artwork and design on the Chinese Arch heralding the entry into the China Town area of Newcastle.

England, Tyne and Wear, Newcastle Upon Tyne. The modern facade of a Northumbria University campus, a complete contrast to the historic buildings of the Newcastle University.

England, Tyne and Wear, Newcastle Upon Tyne. St Anns Church was originally set in fields overlooking the East Quayside. The church became famous for the distribution of hot soup to the unemployed during the winters of 1908 – 1910 by the vicar, Bernard East.

England, Tyne and Wear, Newcastle upon Tyne. Abstract view of the Sage Building located on the Newcastle upon Tyne Quayside.

England, Tyne and Wear, Newcastle upon Tyne. Abstract view of the Sage Building located on the Newcastle upon Tyne Quayside.

England, Tyne and Wear, Newcastle Upon Tyne. New apartments and penthouses built on the Newcastle Quayside, reflected in the still waters of the Tyne.

England, Tyne and Wear, Wallsend. Excavated remains of the original foundations of the Segedunum fort in Wallsend.

England, Tyne and Wear, Wallsend. A space age viewing platform overlooking the Segedunum fort.

England, Tyne & Wear, Burradon Tower. Sycamore Trees and the ruins of the Burradon Tower, a townhouse built around 1553 by Bertram Anderson.

England, Tyne & Wear, Burradon Tower. Sycamore Trees and the ruins of the Burradon Tower, a townhouse built around 1553 by Bertram Anderson.

England, Tyne & Wear, Newcastle Upon Tyne. War memorial near the Haymarket of Newcastle Upon Tyne.

England, Tyne & Wear, Newcastle Upon Tyne. The St. thomas' church near the Haymarket of Newcastle Upon Tyne, was built in 1839 upon the site of St. Mary Magdalene, a former 12th century Leper Hospital.

England, Tyne & Wear, Newburn. Mist lingers on the River Tyne near Newburn.

England, Tyne & Wear, Killingworth. The last rays of the setting sun paint a colourful scene across Killingworth Moor.

England, Tyne & Wear, Killingworth. The last rays of the setting sun paint a colourful scene across Killingworth Moor.

England, Tyne & Wear, Jarrow. The October of 1936 saw 200 people march from Jarrow to Westminster to protest against extreme poverty and unemployment in North East England. This march became known as the Jarrow crusade due to the banners carried by the marchers.

East wall stained glass window in the Chancel depicting St Paul, Risen Christ and the Venerable Bede.

England, Tyne and Wear, St Pauls Monastery and church. East wall stained glass window in the Chancel depicting St Paul and the Risen Christ.

England, Tyne and Wear, St Pauls Monastery and church. Saxon Aumbry in the Sanctuary at St Pauls church near Jarrow, a 7th Century monastery founded in AD 681.

England, Tyne and Wear, St Pauls Monastery and church. Stained glass window in the Chancel at St Pauls Church near Jarrow. This window is the oldest stain glass window in western europe.

England, Tyne and Wear, St Pauls Monastery and church. Bedes Chair, Altar, Altar Cross and Candlesticks in the Sanctuary at St Pauls church near Jarrow, a 7th Century monastery founded in AD 681.

England, Tyne and Wear, St Pauls Monastery and church. Altar, Altar Cross and Candlesticks in the Sanctuary at St Pauls church near Jarrow, a 7th Century monastery founded in AD 681.

Bedes chair, an ancient oak seat between 800 to 1100 years presumed to have belonged to the venerable Bede.

England, Tyne and Wear, St Pauls Monastery and church. Bedes chair, an ancient oak seat between 800 to 1100 years presumed to have belonged to the venerable Bede.

England, Tyne and Wear, St Pauls Monastery and church. Bedes chair, an ancient oak seat between 800 to 1100 years presumed to have belonged to the venerable Bede.

England, Tyne and Wear, St Pauls Monastery and church. The Chancel at St Pauls church near Jarrow, a 7th Century monastery founded in AD 681.

Early morning view of the St Paul's Monastery in Jarrow with the St Paul's church in the distance.

England, Tyne and Wear, St Pauls Monastery and church. The monastic parish church of St. Paul.

Scotland, Edinburgh, City Skyline. City skyline viewed from Calton Hill looking towards Castle Rock and the surrounding old town.

Scotland, Edinburgh, City Skyline. Impressive skyline of Edinburgh City viewed from Calton Hill looking towards Princes Street and the neighbouring old town.

Scotland, Edinburgh, City Skyline. Impressive skyline of Edinburgh City viewed from Calton Hill looking towards Princes Street and the Walter Scott Monument.

Scotland, Edinburgh, City Skyline. Impressive skyline of Edinburgh City viewed from Calton Hill looking towards Castle Rock and the surrounding old town.

Scotland, Edinburgh, City Skyline. Edinburgh city viewed from Calton Hill looking towards the River Forth.

Scotland, Edinburgh, City Skyline. Edinburgh city viewed from Calton Hill looking towards the port of Leith.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Royal Scottish Academy. Illuminated facade of the Royal Scottish Academy on the busy Princes Street.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Royal Scottish Academy. Illuminated facade of the Royal Scottish Academy on the busy Princes Street.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Christmas Fair. Ice rink in the East Princes Street Gardens.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Christmas Fair. Ferris wheel located near the Scott Monument in East Princes Street Gardens.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Christmas Fair. A Ferris wheel forming part of the city Christmas fair held near the Scott Monument in East Princes Street Gardens.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Christmas Fair. Ferris wheel located near the Scott Monument in East Princes Street Gardens.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Christmas Fair. Ferris wheel located near the Scott Monument in East Princes Street Gardens.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Saint Cuthberts. A church has stood on the hallowed land below Castle Rock since the 7th century when St Cuthbert, a famous Northumbrian Saint, built the first church with mud and wattle. Crossfire between the castle and opposing parties has led to the church being damaged or destroyed on numerous times, resulting in numerous rebuilds with the final church being constructed in 1894.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Edinburgh Castle. Edinburgh Castle illuminated at night.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Edinburgh Castle. Edinburgh Castle illuminated at night.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Edinburgh Castle. Edinburgh Castle is built upon the remains of an extinct volcano, originally known as Lookout Hill but now known as Castle Rock, which has been used as a stronghold for over 3000 years.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Edinburgh Castle. The last light of the setting sun illuminates Edinburgh Castle.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Edinburgh Castle. The last light of the setting sun illuminates Edinburgh Castle.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Edinburgh Castle. The last light of the setting sun illuminates Edinburgh Castle.

Dawn at the North Shields Fish Quay near the mouth of the River Tyne.

England, Tyne and Wear, North Shields. Dawn at the North Shields Fish Quay near the mouth of the River Tyne.