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

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

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.

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, 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, South Shields. A statue celebrating a famous local South Shields character, Dorothy 'Dolly' Peel.

England, Tyne & Wear, South Shields. Reconstruction of the main gate at the Arbeia Roman Fort in South Shields.

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

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. The South Groyne Lighthouse in South Shields, with the North Pier Lighthouse in the distance.

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

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, South Shields. One of the 22 bronze statues forming the "Conversation Piece" artwork located near Little haven Beach.

England, Tyne & Wear, South Shields. Bronze statues forming the "Conversation Piece" artwork located near Little haven Beach.

England, Tyne & Wear, South Shields. Bronze statues forming the "Conversation Piece" artwork located near Little haven Beach.

England, Tyne & Wear, South Shields. Bronze statues forming the "Conversation Piece" artwork located near Little haven Beach.