The beautiful 12th century church of St Giles at Chollerton in Northumberland. What a setting for a war memorial too - overlooking the Tyne Valley.

Balmoral cruise ship at the Northumbrian Quay, North Shields this morning. #ship #Tyne #Balmoral #boats

North Shields Fish Quay. #Trawlers #fishing #Tyne #NorthShields

A model boat race at the boating lake, Tynemouth. #Models #boats #Tynemouth

Today is the Feast Day of St Aidan, who founded the monastery on Lindisfarne, aka Holy Island. A stained glass window in St George’s Chapel shows him carrying a torch, symbolising the Light of the Gospel. For this week’s worship schedule, visit newcastlecathedral.org.uk/services-and-m…. 🔥

North Shields Fish Quay.

From my summer travels. The “Edward”room at Chillingham Castle, Northumberland — named for the visit of Edward I in 1298, (on his way to the battle of Falkirk.) #medievalmonday #castle

For over 100 years, the smokehouse in Craster, Northumberland, has been curing their famous ‘Craster Kippers’. 🐟 Craster has long been associated with the fishing trade, and the smokehouse has remained in the same family ever since.

Kayaks on the Tyne today.

Henry Frederick Swan vintage lifeboat & Black Shadow sailing vessel at the Newcastle Quayside. #Tyne #boats

All Saints Presbyterian Church in Newcastle Upon Tyne.

Not bad, not bad at all. #ParalympicsGB 🇬🇧

🥇 Your 2024 AJ Bell Great North Run Elite Highlights 🥇 There were some amazing performances in today's elite half marathon races. 🙌 Take a look back at the highlights 📽️ #GreatNorthRun

St Aidan fisheries patrol vessel at the Newcastle Quayside. #boat #Newcastle #Tyne

Starling at Whitley Bay seafront. #bird #Starling #WhitleyBay

Busker at Old Eldon Square, Newcastle.

The charm and beauty of Durham, with its quaint medieval architecture and a cathedral that stands as a silent witness to the changing times. A parade of classic cars glide through the cobbled streets in the 1960s.

Enjoying the water at Tynemouth this morning. #Tynemouth #NorthSea #Surfing

Kielder Water & Forest, Northumberland. #Kielder #Northumberland

Kielder Forest & Reservoir, Northumberland. Kielder reservior is the largest man made lake in the UK, and the forest is one of the biggest man made forests in Europe. Kielder is home to wildlife, watersports, walkers and cyclists. #Kielder #forest #reservoir