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Sunlight and spindrift on the waves at Seaburn, Sunderland in North East England. Meanwhile, a couple walking their pet dogs, stop to take in the scene with the gentleman capturing the vista on his mobile phone camera (hope he got a good shot!). #england #coast #seascape #sunderland #photography

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Edwardian architecture in Sunderland's 'Cultural Quarter', North East England. The Empire Theatre and the Dun Cow public house, a favourite haunt of American singer Howard Keel, star of the film musical 'Seven Brides for Seven Brothers'. #england #sunderland #architecture #longexposure #photography

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Shambles aside, this is definitely one of my favourite views in the City of York. Looking north along Low Petergate, with York Minster centre stage. You only have to take away the modern shop signage and the view becomes almost timeless. #england #york #yorkshire #historic #monochrome #photography

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The impressive statue of Roman emperor Constantine the Great, by sculptor Philip Jackson in York, North Yorkshire. Marking the accession of Constantine as Roman emperor in AD 306, the first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity. #england #statue #yorkshire #photography

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Great perspective on Blyth Pier on the Northumberland Coast in North East England. It's regarded as a good fishing spot for cod and mackerel, although there were no fishermen around when I took this shot. #england #coast #northumberland #monochrome #photography

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On the Cleveland Hills, North Yorkshire at the 'Wain Stones'. Known locally as simply 'The Stones', they are located at the western end of Hasty Bank, with impressive views on a clear day north across to Middlesbrough and the Tees. #england #yorkshire #rocks #landscape #photography

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At the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art in Gateshead, North East England. A stairwell window created from glass blocks. In a building where exhibits often challenge ideas of what constitutes 'art', I reckon the answer is, just about anything! #england #art #gateshead #photography

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After the German invasion of the Low Countries and the Dunkirk evacuation in 1940, England’s shores were viewed as highly vulnerable to the chance of attack. Around 28,000 pillboxes appeared around the coast of England, many still maintaining a presence. #england #coast #pillbox #photography

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A lovely warm day last August last year when I took this photograph on a visit to a property recently taken into the care of the National Trust. A colourful corner of Crook Hall and Gardens in high summer at Durham in North East England. #england #durham #nationaltrust #summer #photography

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A couple and their dog walking the East Durham countryside near Easington in North East England. Not only enjoying the increasing daylength, but I love how the quality of the light changes during February as the sun's altitude increases. #england #durham #countryside #february #winter #photography

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Marking #NationalSnowdropDay and nature's countdown to spring getting underway (in the Northern Hemisphere). #snowdrop #winter #spring #plants #photography

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The Durham countryside in February near Croxdale Hall in North East England. The hall itself was the seat of the Salvin family since the 15th century, although the current Grade I listed building dates from the 17th century. #england #countryside #february #landscape #photography

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Absolutely love this time of the year. The 'Slope Beach' at Seaham Harbour, Co Durham in North East England where the lengthening hours of daylight are apparent. Feeling so optimistic now that we're counting down to to the season of spring. #england #durham #coast #sunrise #photography

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Almost a double rainbow at Sunderland's historic site of Hasting Hill in North East England. Back in 1911, an Bronze Age burial cist was excavated which contained the skeletons was of a child an an adult man. #england #sunderland #historic #bronzeage #rainbow #landscape #photography

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Low Street in Sunderland's East End in North East England. The Grade II listed building on the right is the former bonded warehouse premises of one Thomas Maughan of the Rose Line, part of Wylam Wharf. #night #longexposure #historic #sunderland #photography

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Dachshunds and their owners enjoying a meet-up and walk along the beach at Seaburn, Sunderland this morning. The popular monthly get-together is organised through a Dachshund social media group. #england #sunderland #dachshund #seaside #coast #dogs #photography

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The lighthouse on Sunderland's seafront at Cliffe Park dates from 1856. After becoming redundant it was relocated in 1983 as a monument and sea front focal point and is now a Grade II* listed building. #england #coast #monochrome #sunderland #lighthouse #photography

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Seaham promenade, Co Durham in North East England, pictured in the moments of rich saturated colour before the sun rises above the horizon. The beaches here (when the tide is out), are famed as being one of the best locations in the UK for collecting sea glass. #coast #dawn #durham #photography

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The footbridge across the River Wear to the historic romantic ruins of Finchale Priory, Co Durham. Recall camping here in June 1968 – quite an eventful few days, marked by the assassination of one Robert F Kennedy. #england #englishheritage #historic #ruins #durham #landscape #photography

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Stockton's 'Infinity Bridge' spanning the River Tees in North East England – I love it! As for the bridge's name, it comes from the symbol for infinity (∞), which manifests itself when the bridge it reflected in a calm River Tees. #england #teesside #bridge #evening #landscape #photography

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Installation at Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve, Houghton-le-Spring, Sunderland. Gifted by RJB Mining after the site was landscaped following opencast mining operations in the 1990's and here backlit in the sunlight of a misty winter morning. #england #sunderland #sculpture #winter #photography

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A couple of visitors to the City of York, in North East England, pictured being persuaded by a street entertainer to join a merry dance in King's Square, much to the delight of others. #england #york #streettheatre #people #entertainment #photography

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Remembering Teesside's South Gare behemoth – the former blast furnaces at Warrenby, near Redcar. The dramatic, other-worldly location featured in a number of episodes of the ITV series 'Vera'. #england #landscape #monochrome #industrial #teesside #photography

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'Terris Novalis', an installation by Turner Prize winner, Tony Cragg, of two C19 surveyor's instruments. Located at Consett, Co Durham, on the C2C cycle route., it was commissioned to be a lasting memorial to the steelworkers of Consett. #durham #installation #sculpture #photography #c2c #art

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Winter sunlight in the harbour at Seahouses, on the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. A working fishing port, it is also the embarkation point for visits to the famous Farne Islands, forever associated with the heroic story of Grace Darling. #northumberland #coast #photography

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On the day of the inauguration of the 47th USA president, this is the ancestral home of the very first USA president, George Washington, in my home city of Sunderland (who knew that?). Washington Old Hall is now cared for by the National Trust. #england #USA #nationaltrust #historic #photographic

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Gibside Estate, located in the Derwent Valley, North East England, in one of Gateshead's more rural aspects. In the care of the National Trust, there's lots to see and miles of tracks to explore. Just loved the 's' shaped path here, helping to lead the eye into the woods! #england #photography

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These 'cup and ring' marks, on rocks at Lordenshaws, in Northumberland, are within the remains of a 2,000 year old Iron Age hillfort. However, the carvings are the work of our Neolithic and Bronze Age ancestors created between 6000 and 3500 years ago! #northumberland #ancienthistory #photography

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Where I live, in North East England, the evening's are already noticeably lighter with the sun setting half-an-hour later than at the solstice just before Christmas. Love it when the longer hours of daylight return. #england #winter #landscape #sunset #photography

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Such a great location to catch a January sunrise on Sunderland's coastline in North East England. The southern end of Hendon's promenade/seawall, looking towards the promontory known as Salterfen Rocks. #england #sunderland #coast #sunrise #winter #january #seascape #landscape #photography

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A touch of frost at Sunderland's Northern Spire as the sun gradually starts adding warmer hues to the cold blue palette. Construction of the new River Wear crossing began in May 2015 with the official opening in August 2018. #england #sunderland #winter #sunrise #landscape #photography

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Old quarry workings transformed by snow and ice at Low Bollihope in the Co Durham Pennines of North East England. In the warmer months of summer, the area is a popular picnic spot and route that connects Weardale and Teesdale. #england #durham #weardale #winter #landscape #photography

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In the chillout zone – the long abandoned farmstead of Sandyford, part of the Co Durham Pennine landscape west of Edmunbyers. Always fascinated by the logistics of day to day lives of those who endured life in such bleak places. #england #durham #abandoned #landscape #winter #photography

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On a perishingly cold winter's afternoon, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Durham Cathedral in North East England. The days are so short and the cathedral's ancient architecture is already catching the last of the day's sunshine. #england #durham #winter #landscape #cathedral #historic #photography

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Just past midday and a winter sun, low in the sky, reflecting off Hurworth Burn Reservoir in the Co Durham countryside near the village of Trimdon. Looking quite serene on an almost cloudless January day. #england #winter #landscape #photography

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Upper Teesdale, Co Durham, often referred to as 'England's last wilderness' and more so looking the part after a fall of snow. Loved the momentary light show caused by the late afternoon sun shining through a gap in the clouds. #england #durham #moorland #snow #winter #landscape #photography

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The 12th day of Christmas, eve of Epiphany and marking the wise men's visit to baby Jesus in Bethlehem. This stained glass window in St Oswald's Church, Askrigg, North Yorkshire, depicts the arrival of the Magi, bearing gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. #epiphany #stainedglass #photography

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The River Tees at High Force, captured after heavy rain, thundering 70ft (21m) over the Great Whin Sill in Upper Teesdale – always impressive, even more so when it's like this. #england #durham #pennines #waterfall #photography

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In the depths of winter, Bolam Lake in the Northumbrian countryside, a few miles north of Ponteland, pictured catching the warm hues of a setting sun (already setting ten minutes later since the solstice). #england #northumberland #winter #lake #landscape #photography

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Hartlepool's historic Headland is set to feature as a location in the final series of the TV crime drama 'Vera', which begins screening this evening in the UK. 'Vera' was first broadcast on ITV on 1 May 2011 and is now watched on TV stations around the world. #england #vera #hartlepool #photography

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