England, Tyne & Wear, North Shields. The Shields Ferry offers a quick alternative for foot passengers trying to reach the other side of the Tyne.

England, Tyne & Wear, South Tyneside. View from the mouth of the Tyne looking south towards Marsden and the Souter Lighthouse.

England, Tyne & Wear, Killingworth. Ice covered lake near to a residential estate in Killingworth.

England, Tyne & Wear, South Shields. Ornate fountain in the grounds of the South Shields Town Hall, opened in 1910 and often used in Catherine Cookson television dramas.

England, Tyne & Wear, South Shields. South Shields Town Hall, opened in 1910 and often used in Catherine Cookson television dramas.

England, Tyne & Wear, South Shields. South Shields Town Hall, opened in 1910 and often used in Catherine Cookson television dramas.

England, Tyne & Wear, South Shields. South Shields Town Hall, opened in 1910 and often used in Catherine Cookson television dramas.

England, Tyne & Wear, South Shields. South Shields Town Hall, opened in 1910 and often used in Catherine Cookson television dramas.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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, 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. Ferns in woodland sway in a light autumnal wind. This woodland is part of the Gosforth Park Nature Reserve, a private reserve managed by the Natural History Society of Northumbria.

England, Tyne & Wear, Newcastle Upon Tyne. Ferns in woodland sway in a light autumnal wind. This woodland is part of the Gosforth Park Nature Reserve, a private reserve managed by the Natural History Society of Northumbria.

England, Tyne & Wear, Newcastle Upon Tyne. Ferns in woodland sway in a light autumnal wind. This woodland is part of the Gosforth Park Nature Reserve, a private reserve managed by the Natural History Society of Northumbria.

England, Tyne & Wear, Newcastle Upon Tyne. Woodland forming part of the Gosforth Park Nature Reserve, a private reserve managed by the Natural History Society of Northumbria.

England, Tyne & Wear, Newcastle Upon Tyne. Woodland forming part of the Gosforth Park Nature Reserve, a private reserve managed by the Natural History Society of Northumbria.

England, Tyne & Wear, Newcastle Upon Tyne. Woodland forming part of the Gosforth Park Nature Reserve, a private reserve managed by the Natural History Society of Northumbria.

England, Tyne & Wear, Newcastle Upon Tyne. Woodland forming part of the Gosforth Park Nature Reserve, a private reserve managed by the Natural History Society of Northumbria.

England, Tyne & Wear, Newcastle Upon Tyne. Woodland forming part of the Gosforth Park Nature Reserve, a private reserve managed by the Natural History Society of Northumbria.

England, Tyne & Wear, Newcastle Upon Tyne. Woodland forming part of the Gosforth Park Nature Reserve, a private reserve managed by the Natural History Society of Northumbria.

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

England, Tyne & Wear, South Shields. The HMCC Vigilant, a HM Customs offshore Patrol Vessel, heading towards the North Sea as it exits the mouth of the Tyne.

England, Tyne & Wear, South Shields. Little Haven Beach, looking towards the South Groyne Lighthouse.

England, Tyne & Wear, South Shields. Little Haven Beach, looking towards the South Groyne Lighthouse.

England, Tyne & Wear, South Shields. Little Haven Beach, looking towards the South Groyne Lighthouse.

England, Tyne & Wear, South Shields. Little Haven Beach, looking towards the South Groyne Lighthouse.

England, Tyne & Wear, South Shields. Grass on Little Haven Beach sand dunes, looking towards the South Groyne Lighthouse.

England, Tyne & Wear, Watergate Forest Park. Detail of feather belonging to a royal protected Swan on a small lake in the Watergate Forest Park.

England, Tyne & Wear, Saltwell Park. Saltwell Towers situated in Saltwell Park, a fine example of a Victorian Park located in the borough of Gateshead.

England, Tyne & Wear, Saltwell Park. Saltwell Towers situated in Saltwell Park, a fine example of a Victorian Park located in the borough of Gateshead.

England, Tyne & Wear, Saltwell Park. Saltwell Towers situated in Saltwell Park, a fine example of a Victorian Park located in the borough of Gateshead.

England, Tyne & Wear, Jesmond Dene. Named Heaton Mill in 1848 although originally a water corn mill called Mabel's Mill since 1739, this structure is now simply known as 'The Mill'.

Mabel's Mill, a water corn mill of the Ridleys, existed here by 1739. From circa. 1848 called Heaton Mill. A flint mill from mid to late 19th Century. Acquired by Lord Armstrong in 1862.

Mabel's Mill, a water corn mill of the Ridleys, existed here by 1739. From circa. 1848 called Heaton Mill. A flint mill from mid to late 19th Century. Acquired by Lord Armstrong in 1862.