A photograph local to where I live in NE England – Washington Old Hall historic manor house in Washington, Tyne and Wear. The ancestral home of George Washington first president of the United States of America. Happy 250th birthday! #sunderland #washington #nationaltrust #usa #historical #photograph

Another shot from yesterday's visit to our lovely coastline, looking down onto the Cat & Dog Steps Beach on Sunderland's seafront in NE England with Roker Lighthouse and piers in the background at the mouth of the River Wear. #england #sunderland #coast #beach #seaside #summer #june #photography

On the beach... this afternoon at Roker's Cat & Dogs Steps Beach on Sunderland's seafront in NE England. Still feeling pleasantly warm on the flood tide. #england #sunderland #coast #coastalliving #beach #seaside #summer #june #landscape #photography

The village of Beadnell on the Nortumberland Coast is on the North Northumberland Heritage Coast and Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and has the only west-facing harbour on England's east coast! #england #northumberland #coast #summer #july #boats #landscape #photography

On this day ten years ago and I came across this group discussing the result of the referendum, which had just been announced and how it might subsequently play out in the years ahead. #england #durham #brexit #politics #people #candidphotography

Out and about around the historic Northumberland market town of Hexham on Sunday. Centre stage in this composition is Hexham Abbey Church, dedicated to St Andrew, it was originally a monastery founded by St Wilfrid in 674. #england #northumberland #hexham #historic #summersolstice #photography

St Mary's Chare, Hexham, Northumberland in NE England, on the day of the Summer Solstice. I rather like this view from the alleyway and the way it frames this quarter of the historic town. #northumberland #hexham #historic #oldeworlde #photography

Summer by the sea – red valerian growing in the dunes on the seafront of my local stretch of coast at Seaburn, Sunderland in NE England as the season of spring gives way to summer. #sunderland #seaburn #coast #seascape #summer #solstice #landscape #photography

This time two years ago on a perfect summer-like day, visited this perfect English idyll. The Cotswold village of Lower Slaughter, on the River Eye in Gloucestershire, which I would place as one of my all-time favourite locations. #england #gloucestershire #cotswolds #scenicviews #photography

On the extensive sand dunes of the North Gare, south of Seaton Carew and near where the River Tees meets the North Sea. Part of the Teesmouth National Nature Reserve and it is Co Durham's most southerly stretch of coast. #coastal #durham #teesmouth #seatoncarew #landscape #beach #photography

Sunday afternoon at Rainton Meadows in Houghton-le-Spring, NE England. Somewhat overcast, although the sunshine and blue skies returned by the time I was back home. #england #sunderland #durhamwildlifetrust #raintonmeadows #houghtonlespring #june #spring #landscape #photography

This weekend sees the 193rd Durham Regatta taking place in NE England and what a great backdrop it enjoys! The regatta dates back to 1834, making it the second oldest regatta in England. #england #durham #regatta #socialevent #rowingchallenge #landscape #photography

Early June and one of the best laburnum shows around – this annual blooming 'tunnel' has been created in the gardens of Grade I listed Seaton Delaval Hall in Northumberland. The property is now owned by the National Trust. #engalnd #northumberland #laburnum #june #nationaltrust #photography

OS maps have this feature on the beach at Ryhope, Sunderland in NE England marked as 'Jane Jiveson's Rock'. Unable to find anybody who ever lived in the UK with that name – the surname 'Jiveson', it seems, is extremely rare! #england #sunderland #coast #seascape #landscape #photography

Kisdon Force, near Keld in Upper Swaledale, part of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Situated on both the Pennine Way and Coast to Coast long distance paths, I was very lucky to have it all to myself on this visit. #england #yorkshire #keld #swaledale #waterfall #pennineway #photography

A view across a buttercup meadow to Durham's crowning glory in NE England, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Durham Cathedral. Look closely, just left of the cathedral's west towers, you might be able to make out Penshaw Hill and Monument. #england #durham #cathedral #unesco #landscape #photography

This is Hylton Dene Pond, Sunderland in NE England and was only created in 1995 as part of a local regeneration project. Hylton Dene lies beyond and can be explored all the way up to Hylton Castle. #sunderland #hyltondene #pond #june #spring #landscape #photography

On the banks of the River Wear at Durham, by the Old Racecourse, sits this bronze sculpture of the 'Durham Ox'. Created by artist/sculptor Andrew Burton in 1997, the installation references to the legend of the 'Dun Cow', #england #durham #durhamcathedral #unescoworldheritage #photography

The Victoria Viaduct spanning the River Wear near Penshaw, Sunderland in NE England. It was completed on 28 June 1838, the date of the coronation of Queen Victoria. The last trains crossed in 1991, the line finally closed in 2012. #england #sunderland #bridge #railwayheritage #landscape #photography

On this day ten years ago in 'flaming June' 2016. One man and his doggy chum experiencing unseasonal coastal fury on Seaburn's seafront promenade in NE England. #england #sunderland #coast #storm #june #seascape #photography

Sunderland's riverside this week in the gorgeous summer-like sunshine. Dominating the view and leading into Sunderland's East End are the Lambton, Londonderry and Lumley Towers off High Street East. #england #sunderland #churchesconservationtrust #nationallotteryheritagefund #landscape #photography

Keel Crossing, the new pedestrian/cycle crossing spanning the River Wear in Sunderland, NE England. Part of the £500,000,000 Riverside Sunderland regeneration scheme, it has a span of 260 metres (850 ft) and stands 30 metres (98 ft) above the river. #england #sunderland #landscape #photography

Mid-morning on a Bank Holiday Monday and Seaburn in sunny Sunderland on the coast of NE England is already busy. It's great to have such a lovely Blue Flag Beach just a ten-minute drive from your doorstep. #england #sunderland #bankholiday #sunshine #seaside #coast #landscape #photograph

What a fantastic weekend its been for Sunderland in NE England. Blue skies, warm sunshine, SAFC beating Chelsea and the Radio 1 Big Weekend at Herrington Country Park. Sunderland never looked so good! #england #sunderland #bbcradio1bigweekend #bankholiday #musicfestival #landscape #photography

The pretty Northumbrian coastal village of Alnmouth, as viewed from Church Hill. According to Bede, a synod held here in 684 in the presence of King Ecgfrith of Northumbria, saw St Cuthbert elected Bishop of Lindisfarne. #england #northumberland #alnmouth #coast #historical #landscape #photography

Tumbleton Lake, on the extensive Northumberland Cragside Estate near Rothbury, captured in a spell of lovely Spring sunshine. The estate also features the tallest Scots pine in Britain, reaching at a height of 131 feet (40 m). #england #northumberland #cragside #nationaltrust #landscape #photography

Individual architectural styles come together to create a harmonious pastiche that's very easy of the eye on Durham's Saddler Street, in NE England, named after Sir Ralph Saddler, who was the Commissioner in Durham for King Henry VIII. #england #durham #streetlife #historic #photography

Looking forward to a forecasted warming of temperatures later this week in NE England. A taster of what's to come here at Seaburn, Sunderland – my local coastline. #england #sunderland #coast #herringtoncountrypark #landscape #photography

Such an atmospheric location – the delightfully-named ruins of 'Crackpot Hall' near Keld in Swaledale, North Yorkshire. In the 19th and early 20th centuries it was home to the Harker family sheep-farming family. #england #yorkshire #pennineway #swaledale #ruins #abandoned #landscape #photography

Threatening clouds contrasting with the spring sunshine over Gilley Law and Farringdon, Sunderland in NE England. I believe the small stream which feeds the pond rises in the Chapel Garth area near Silksworth. #england #sunderland #landscape #may #spring #landscape #photography

The Barton Road Swing Bridge that crosses the Manchester Ship Canal in Great Manchester. A location featured in the 1960's film 'A Taste of Honey' which starred Rita Tushingham, Murray Melvin and Dora Bryan. #england #manchester #salford #britishmovie #bridge #canal #landscape #photography

Just the picture – this stone arch on the Belsay Estate in Northumberland makes for a great framing of some lovely English countryside at this time of the year. #england #northumberland #englishheritage #countryside #landscape #photography

A corner of Hardwick Hall Country Park, near Sedgefield, Co Durham. It's a view that looks almost timeless, except that it is part of an entirely man-made landscape dating from the 18th century. #england #durham #hardwickhall #countrypark #landscape #photography

Captured this quiet corner of the Tanfield Heritage Railway near Stanley in NE England. The railway is part of what was once a former horse-drawn colliery wooden waggon way. #england #gateshead #durham #historic #railway #industrialheritage #photography

One of the routes through the sand dunes at South Shields' Littlehaven Beach. In the distance, the Tynemouth Pier and lighthouse where the waters of Tyne meet the North Sea. #england #southshields #coast #sanddunes #landscape #photography

Cormorants atop a rocky outcrop near Lizard Point in Marsden Bay, South Tyneside. In the background the lighthouses at the entrance to the River Tyne, the view extending on up the coast to the lighthouse on St Mary's Island at Whitley Bay. #england #southtyneside #coast #landscape #photography

I don't think I would have been the only one doing a double take walking past this window of a cottage near the Tyne Valley village of Mickley in NE England. Likewise, maybe I wasn't the only one who decided it was worthy of being captured on camera!

The weather perfect today for a walk around Hardwick Hall Country Park in NE England. Love this view here across the Serpentine Lake to the Temple of Minerva, an 18th century folly designed by James Paine. #england #durham #landscape #folly #bankholiday #may2026 #photography

High tide on Sunderland's seafront and it's mesmerising watching the waves splashing up from the seafront promenade. I think that this gentleman has already had one damp encounter and if he's not careful, he's probably going to experience another! #england #sunderland #seaside #coast #photography

A visit this afternoon to Crook Hall and Gardens, now in the care of the National Trust in Durham NE England – the epitome of an 'English Country Garden'. youtube.com/watch?v=EUyx... #england #durham #nationaltrust #garden #historical #spring #april2026 #garden #photography

What's not to like? Gorgeous April sunshine on the banks of the River Wear a short distance upstream from Finchale Priory, near Durham in NE England. Love the light at this time of the year. #england #durham #spring #april2026 #photography

It's something of a springtime showstopper – the annual explosion of springtime cherry blossom, pictured this afternoon in Grangetown, Sunderland, NE England. Such a shame that in no time at all, it will be gone! #england #sunderland #cherryblossom #spring #april #blossom #photography

A small sheltered inlet on the River Tees near where it finally meets the North Sea. 'Paddy's Hole' is a popular spot for bird-watchers and those just wanting to visit a place that has a bit of a unique atmosphere. #england #teesside #northyorkshirecoast #landscape #photography

Durham's South Bailey cobbled road in NE England looking absolutely fabulous now, following a substantial and sympathetic make-over – that's a job well done! #england #durham #unesco #historic #architecture #timeless #spring #april2026 #photography

A view looking across from High Petergate, York, to the West Towers of the city's huge 13th-century Gothic cathedral, York Minster. The ancient thoroughfare of Petergate is named after St Peter, to which the Minster is dedicated. #england #yorkminster #yorkshire #spring #april2026 #photography

Took this photograph at the spring equinox. Time it just right and the sun sets slap bang in the middle of Sunderland's Wearmouth Bridge in NE England twice a year from this viewpoint. #england #sunderland #landscape #sunset #equinox #march2026 #photography

The city of York's Minster, as viewed across the rooftops from Clifford's Tower. Undoubtedly a big tourist attraction, but how many, I wonder, are put off when they discover the £20 entrance fee (an extra £6 to climb the tower)? #england #yorkminster #yorkshire #york #landscape #photography

Heading up Durham's cobbled Owengate, the west towers of the city's cathedral playing peek-a-boo. Just a few more footsteps until the 'big reveal' at Palace Green and the whole of the magnificent Norman edifice suddenly opens up. #england #durham #cathedral #historical #unesco #photography

Called in at the National Trust's Benningbrough Hall, which overlooks the River Ouse near Newton-on-Ouse in North Yorkshire. The gardens are currently undergoing a redesign they looking just stunning just now. #england #yorkshire #nationaltrustgardens #flowers #spring #april2026 #photography

York's King’s Square, near the historic Shambles, see upwards of a quarter of a million people a year captivated by those going through their routines. Captured a spot of sword swallowing on my latest visit. Top tip – don't try this at home kids! #england #yorkshire #people #april2026 #photography