The Response is a war memorial dedicated to the Northumberland Fusiliers. The bronze on the front depicts a group…
Little Grebe
Little Grebe is always one of my favourite birds to photograph. Here are a few pictures from the archive.
Tynemouth Priory and Castle (3)
In the late 19th century the site was used for Army barracks, but this ceased when some of the blocks…
Tynemouth Priory and Castle (2)
Tynemouth Priory was refounded around the year 1090 and in 1093 was the site of burial of King Malcolm the…
Tynemouth Priory and Castle (1)
During my recent visit to Northumberland, I visited Tynemouth Priory, which is situated on a high rocky headland on the…
Naturelog: 19th July
A lovely day to go sailing! Keith and I take the opportunity to take an afternoons leisurely birdwatching on the…
Coot
Statues and Memorials: John Simpson Kirkpatrick
John Simpson Kirkpatrick was born in South Shields on 6 July 1892. He was one of 8 children and during…
Sometimes you just don’t get it right!
One of the advantages of digital photography is the capability to take lots of shots and sometimes you don’t get…
Views of Newcastle (3): The merger of old and new
As you travel around Newcastle there are many reminders of the historic importance of the city and as in many…
