Statues and Memorials in London: Taxi

This bronze by the American artist J Seward Johnson is formt he JP Morgan Chase Art Collection. It was … More

Segedunum Roman fort

Wallsend is now a suburb of Newcastle. The name dates from the 11th century and refers to the most eastern … More

The Response is a war memorial dedicated to the Northumberland Fusiliers. The bronze on the front depicts a group … More

In the late 19th century the site was used for Army barracks, but this ceased when some of the blocks … More

Tynemouth Priory was refounded around the year 1090 and in 1093 was the site of burial of King Malcolm the … More

During my recent visit to Northumberland, I visited Tynemouth Priory, which is situated on a high rocky headland on the … More

A lovely day to go sailing! Keith and I take the opportunity to take an afternoons leisurely birdwatching on the … More

John Simpson Kirkpatrick was born in South Shields on 6 July 1892. He was one of 8 children and during … More

As you travel around Newcastle there are many reminders of the historic importance of the city and as in many … More

The Church of St Magnus the Martyr stands alongside the way that led to the old London Bridge. Inside the … More