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. 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 grand Georgian architecture of Leazes Terrace, serving as a hall of residence for city students.

England, Tyne and Wear, Newcastle Upon Tyne. The grand Georgian architecture of Leazes Terrace, serving as a hall of residence for city students.

England, Tyne and Wear, Newcastle Upon Tyne. Bandstand in Exhibition Park, one of the numerous green spaces to be found near the city center. The bandstand is the only remaining item from the 1887 Royal Jubilee Exhibition from which the park gained its name.

England, Tyne and Wear, Newcastle Upon Tyne. Carving on the reconstructed city wall near the quayside heralding the ship building heydays of Newcastle Upon Tyne.

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, Newcastle Upon Tyne. Newcastle Quayside and moored river cruise boats, reflected in the still waters of the Tyne.

England, Tyne & Wear, Newcastle Upon Tyne. Nuns Moor with high rise flats of Kenton in the distance.

England, Tyne & Wear, Newcastle Upon Tyne. Nuns Moor, a popular area of common land near the city centre.

England, Tyne & Wear, Gateshead. Agricultural land in South Tyneside looking towards the city of Gateshead.

England, Tyne & Wear, Gateshead. Agricultural land in South Tyneside looking towards the city of Gateshead.

England, Tyne & Wear, Jesmond. The Grade I listed Parish Church of St George in Jesmond, is a fine example of Victorian art and architecture.

England, Tyne & Wear, Jesmond. The Grade I listed Parish Church of St George in Jesmond, is a fine example of Victorian art and architecture.

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, 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, Newcastle Upon Tyne. The Cathedral Church of St. Nicholas in Newcastle upon Tyne was originally the fourth largest parish church to be found in England before becoming a cathedral on the 25th July 1882.

England, Tyne & Wear, Newcastle Upon Tyne. Queen Victoria memorial statue located in St Nicholas Square, Newcastle Upon Tyne.

England, Tyne & Wear, Newcastle Upon Tyne. The great outer gateway known as the 'Black Gate' was added to the castle of Newcastle Upon Tyne by Henry III during 1247 to 1250.

England, Tyne & Wear, Newcastle Upon Tyne. The Newcastle Castle Keep was built by Henry II between 1168-1178 and is a fine example of a genuine Norman Keep.

England, Tyne & Wear, Newcastle Upon Tyne. Rush hour traffic on the A1 heading south bound from Newcastle Upon Tyne.

England, Tyne & Wear, Newcastle Upon Tyne. Rush hour traffic on the A1 heading south bound from Newcastle Upon Tyne.

England, Tyne & Wear, Newburn. Electricity pylons distribute electricity across the River Tyne from Ryton to Newburn.

England, Tyne & Wear, Newcastle Upon Tyne. Tussock on the Town Moor, a large area of common land located within the city of Newcastle Upon Tyne.

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.

England, Tyne & Wear, Newcastle Upon Tyne. Marina office on the River Tyne near the entrance to St Peter's Basin.

England, Tyne & Wear, North Shields. Boats moored on the River Tyne with a complex of new apartments located on the North Shields Quayside in the distance.

England, Tyne & Wear, North Shields. Boats moored on the River Tyne with a complex of new apartments located on the North Shields Quayside in the distance.

England, Tyne & Wear, North Shields. North Shields Fish Quay and Tynemouth RNLI station located on the East Quayside at North Shields.