Magnificent Ushaw College
I was given the opportunity to take photographs around the former Roman Catholic seminary at Ushaw that once served the whole of the North of England. The buildings and grounds …
Fixing the pier while the sun shines
Hoping to take advantage of calmer seas during the Summer, work started in July to repair the damage to Roker Pier, caused by stormy seas in November 2016. Back then, …
Changing the landscape
Interesting to see, as the New Wear Crossing construction project moves into its final months, how the landscape is visually changing and the impact the new bridge is making. Before …
Final Wearside visit for HMS Ocean
Thursday 6 July 2017 The mighty amphibious assault ship and the fleet flagship of the Royal Navy, HMS Ocean, made for an impressive view as the 21,500 ton vessel glided past Roker Lighthouse at …
High Street West Street Party
Saturday 1 July 2017 Following a rain-soaked week, the weather gods were finally smiling on Sunderland’s High Street West as a fun-filled ‘Street Party’ was staged. Warm sunshine was the …
A taster for the 2018 Tall Ships event in Sunderland…
Monday 26 June 2017 Such a stirring sight off Sunderland’s coast at Hendon! This vessel, which had dropped anchor a short distance offshore, is the ‘Stavros S Niarchos’, a British …
Recording time at Hylton Castle
Thursday 15 June 2017 As work is about to get underway to redevelop one of Sunderland’s most historic buildings, a special event took place at Hylton Castle involving local school …
Gone a-fishing in the Wear
Friday 16 June 2017 Great to see the excitement and anticipation of youngsters from Valley Road Community Primary School as they had a go angling on the River Wear. They …
A walk along the beach at Ryhope
Tuesday 13 June 2017 It’s a bit of a shame that the beach at Ryhope is no longer blessed with the sand for which it was once famous. I remember …
Westfield Independent Day School for Girls
On one of my latest commissions, I was reminded very much of the saying about schooldays being the happiest days of your life. I was at Westfield Independent Day School …