Durham Cathedral from the river

The main town centre is a hill, cut off by rivers on three sides, and reached by low bridges. The Cathedral is at the very top - it's easy to see why it appealed to the founders, who lived in terror of more attacks.

Adventures in Geordie-Land

October 17th 2007
On the approach to Newcastle Upon Tyne, some thirty minutes before our due time, the road suddenly dropped down a steep bank to an absolutely astounding collection of bridges strung across a river. I frantically tried to capture the scene through the grimy bus widows as we crossed, the strong afternoon light fighting me all the way. I craned my neck for one last view to commit to memory as we ro ... read more

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