England, County Durham, Durham City. Bridge over the River Wear in the city of Durham, with Durham Castle and the Cathedral in the distance.

Italy, Lazio, Rome. Crowds gather to view a mass delivered by the Pope in the Piazza San Pietro and St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City.

Italy, Lazio, Rome. The church of the Santissima Trinità dei Monti, a late Renaissance titular church located near the 'Spanish Steps' in Rome.

italy, Lazio, Rome. The church of the Santissima Trinità dei Monti, a late Renaissance titular church located near the 'Spanish Steps' in Rome.

England, Northumberland, Corbridge. The Old Market Cross of Corbridge, now located near the grounds of the Saxon Church of St Andrews

England, Northumberland, Corbridge. Grand entrance to the graveyard and grounds of the Saxon Church of St Andrews in Corbridge.

England, Northumberland, Corbridge. Grand entrance to the graveyard and grounds of the Saxon Church of St Andrews in Corbridge.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. The Old Kirk at Nethy Bridge, part of the Abernethy Parish Church.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. The Old Kirk at Nethy Bridge, part of the Abernethy Parish Church.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. The Old Kirk at Nethy Bridge, part of the Abernethy Parish Church.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. The Old Kirk at Nethy Bridge, part of the Abernethy Parish Church.

England, Northumberland, Northumberland Heritage Coast. The Pilgrim's Causeway linking the Holy Island of Lindisfarne off the Northumberland Coast with the mainland.

England, Northumberland, Northumberland Heritage Coast. The Pilgrim's Causeway linking the Holy Island of Lindisfarne off the Northumberland Coast with the mainland.

England, Northumberland, Northumberland Heritage Coast. The Pilgrim's Causeway linking the Holy Island of Lindisfarne off the Northumberland Coast with the mainland.

England, Northumberland, Northumberland Heritage Coast. The Pilgrim's Causeway linking the Holy Island of Lindisfarne off the Northumberland Coast with the mainland.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. Braemar Church photographed on a crisp, winter morning.

England, County Durham, Durham City. A war memorial in the shape of the Cross of St Cuthbert, next to Durham Cathedral.

England, County Durham, Durham City. Durham Cathedral at dusk. Durham Cathedral has been described as ‘one of the great architectural experiences of Europe’.

England, County Durham, Durham City. Durham Cathedral at dusk. Durham Cathedral has been described as ‘one of the great architectural experiences of Europe’.

England, County Durham, Durham City. A war memorial in the shape of the Cross of St Cuthbert, next to Durham Cathedral.

England, County Durham, Durham City. Durham Cathedral at dusk. Durham Cathedral has been described as ‘one of the great architectural experiences of Europe’.

England, County Durham, Durham City. Memorial Gravestone within the grounds of Durham Cathedral.

England, County Durham, Durham City. Memorial Gravestone within the grounds of Durham Cathedral.

England, County Durham, Durham City. Detail of the towers of Durham Cathedral.

England, County Durham, Durham City. Memorial Gravestone within the grounds of Durham Cathedral.

England, County Durham, Durham City. Memorial Gravestone within the grounds of Durham Cathedral.

England, County Durham, Durham City. Memorial Gravestone within the grounds of Durham Cathedral.

England, County Durham, Durham City. Memorial Gravestone within the grounds of Durham Cathedral.

England, County Durham, Durham City. Memorial Gravestone within the grounds of Durham Cathedral.

England, County Durham, Durham City. Memorial Gravestone within the grounds of Durham Cathedral.

England, County Durham, Durham City. Detail of the towers of Durham Cathedral.

England, County Durham, Durham City. Fulling Mill,on the banks of the River Wear,below Durham Cathedral.

England, County Durham, Durham City. Fulling Mill,on the banks of the River Wear,below Durham Cathedral.

England, County Durham, Durham City. Fulling Mill,on the banks of the River Wear,below Durham Cathedral.

England, County Durham, Durham City. Durham Cathedral, situated above the river banks of the River Wear.

England, County Durham, Durham City. Durham Cathedral, situated above the river banks of the River Wear.

England, County Durham, Durham City. Durham Cathedral, situated above the river banks of the River Wear.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Royal Mile. Looking down the Royal Mile towards the Tron Kirk.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Princes Street. The foundations for the Gothic style Church of St. John the Evangelist were laid in March 1816, with the building finally consecrated in 1818.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Princes Street. The foundations for the Gothic style Church of St. John the Evangelist were laid in March 1816, with the building finally consecrated in 1818.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City. Birds flock around the Saint Cuthberts Parish Church and the gothic style Church of St John the Evangelist.

England, Tyne and Wear, Gibside. Looking through the stone pillars of the Gibside Chapel towards the half mile, Oak tree lined walk heading to the Column of Liberty.

England, Tyne and Wear, Gibside. The chapel at Gibside was built as a in the 1760's as a mausoleum for coal magnate George Bowes. The chapel, now owned by the National Trust, is still used for religious worship and wedding ceremonies.

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. 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 & Wear, North Shields. Christ Church, the parish church of North Shields, was originally built in 1658 before being rebuilt in sandstone in 1792.

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.