MediapixsSome areas of the North East woke up to a glistening blanket of white snow on Sunday morning (11/12/22) as temperatures dropped below zero overnight.
Cities, towns and villages felt the scold powder crunch under their feet if they headed out. The snow is set to stick around for a little while, with a weather warning related to the Arctic blast that brought temperatures of -3°C
Stunning scenes of Newcastle covered in snow.Mediapixs2022-12-11 | Some areas of the North East woke up to a glistening blanket of white snow on Sunday morning (11/12/22) as temperatures dropped below zero overnight.
Cities, towns and villages felt the scold powder crunch under their feet if they headed out. The snow is set to stick around for a little while, with a weather warning related to the Arctic blast that brought temperatures of -3°CSpectacular Laser Show - Newcastle QuaysideMediapixs2023-01-02 | Newcastle Tyne Bridge is the host to a spectacular laser show accompanied by music lit up the River Tyne. The environmentally friendly dazzling music and light experience will see a choreographed laser display light up the Newcastle Skyline.Amazing Christmas Light Display for Charity.Mediapixs2022-12-21 | The DJI Mini 3 Pro drone captures the amazing Christmas light display that residents of Lepidina Close, Lemington, Newcastle have put on to brighten up their street and raise money for the following charities. Mind Mental Health, Sick Children’s Trust and The Great North Air Ambulance.Climate Change - The First Net Zero Carbon Building in North Tyneside.Mediapixs2022-11-20 | The new North Shields Transport Hub and Town Square is currently under development on the former Co-op Site, Bedford Street.
The plan layout forms two ‘wings’ accommodating the passenger concourse which fronts the bus stands. The building is designed to respond to the settings, the brief, and the constraints in a contemporary manner. The concourse uses large areas of glazing and translucent polycarbonate cladding which, with the ETFE roof to the central section of the concourse, provides a light and airy space for passenger circulation and waiting areas.
The scheme will take on board the Council’s climate change ambitions and the aim is to design for net zero carbon during its construction and operation. The design incorporates on-site energy generation through solar panels and heat pumps.
The main entrance fronts a new town square located at the heart of the town’s retail core. The design combines hard landscaping, seating, planting and artwork to provide a gateway space to accommodate open air markets and events.Drone Footage of Hexham Abbey & ParkMediapixs2022-11-03 | Hexham Abbey is one of the earliest seats of Christianity in England a Grade I listed place of Christian worship dedicated to St Andrew, in the town of Hexham, Northumberland, in the North East of England. Originally built in AD 674, the Abbey was built up during the 12th century into its current form. Since its beginning, it has witnessed periods of immense turmoil and change, across the region and within the English Church itself. Many of these are reflected in the very fabric of the building we see today.Drone Flight over Scarborough - DJI Mini 3 ProMediapixs2022-10-04 | Scarborough on the stunning Yorkshire Coast. Discover award winning sandy beaches, breath-taking coastline, wonderful family attractions.Malham Cove, North YorkshireMediapixs2022-09-15 | Malham Cove is a huge curving amphitheatre shaped cliff formation of limestone rock.
The vertical face of the cliff is about 260 feet high. The top of the cove is a large area of deeply eroded limestone pavement, of a strange pattern rarely seen in England.
The majesty of Malham Cove looks out over the Village of Malham and has been attracting visitors for centuries.Aysgarth Falls, North YorkshireMediapixs2022-09-13 | Aysgarth Falls is a triple flight of waterfalls, surrounded by woodland and farmland, carved out by the River Ure over an almost one-mile (two-kilometre) stretch on its descent to mid-Wensleydale in the Yorkshire Dales of England, near the village of Aysgarth.Northumberlands Secret Beach (Football Hole)Mediapixs2022-09-05 | Football Hole beach is a small but beautiful bay of pale sand, surrounded by dunes where you can sit and look out for seals, seabirds and, occasionally, dolphins. On a sunny day, the pale sand and green-blue sea will make you think you're on a tropical island rather than in north east England.Doxford Hall, Northumberland.Mediapixs2022-09-04 | Cocooned in ten acres of glorious private grounds, in a quiet corner of Northumberland, Doxford Hall oozes the timeless elegance of the quintessential English mansion house.
The sprawling, 200-year old estate offers the perfect bolthole to reconnect with nature and the great outdoors.
For Northumberland, ‘England’s last great wilderness’, has it all. Experience the majesty of the rugged coastline with its deserted golden beaches, iconic clifftop castles and precious native wildlife. Walk the miles of heritage trails, relax under star-studded skies and take time to ‘just be’.North YorkshireMediapixs2022-08-24 | Some of the places we visited on our visit to North Yorkshire. Troutsdale, Scarborough, Thornton le Dale, Peasholm Park.Sunk Trawler Salvage OperationMediapixs2022-08-09 | Drone captures the raising of the sunken trawler 'Old Granty' which sank at North Shields Fish Quay. The salvage team use air bags to raise the sunken trawler.Drone Flight Around The Catalyst, NewcastleMediapixs2022-08-05 | Drone flying through the The Helix complex a new £350 million development on the site of the former Newcastle Brown Ale Brewery. The Helix is home to the Catalyst the award-winning building has become the first commercial building in the North East to be awarded the certification “Outstanding” by BREEAM, a rating reserved for only the top 1 per cent of new UK non-domestic buildings.The Smokehouse, North ShieldsMediapixs2022-07-30 | Drone footage of the Smokehouses which stand tall on the edge of the River; a brand new landmark inspired by the traditional smokehouses that used to line the nearby quays. Built on the former Smiths Docks Shipyard Repairs.North Shields SkylineMediapixs2022-07-25 | This drone footage shows how North Shields has developed over the years. Northumberland Square and Howard Street have been redeveloped as part of the Culture Quarter developing stronger connections between the town centre and the vibrant Fish Quay. The other area that has been developed over the years is Dockwray Square once dominated by social housing flats is now dominated by private housing.Northumberland Square, North ShieldsMediapixs2022-07-24 | Drone footage of Northumberland Square redevelopment to recreate its historic layout and creating a Cultural Quarter linking to Howard Street, as well as making a number of improvements to public spaces. The project will see the redevelopment of the Georgian square, sympathetic to its heritage and roots to create a tranquil, pleasant space for everyone to enjoyInstalling New Bridge Tanners Bank, North ShieldsMediapixs2022-07-21 | Drone footage of the new bridge being installed at Tanners Bank, North Shields.Tanners Bank Bridge, North Shields - Update 19th July 2022Mediapixs2022-07-19 | 19th July the east abutments are lowered into position 3 each side in readiness for the bridge.Bin Wagon on Fire captured by droneMediapixs2022-07-19 | Drone captures Bin Wagon on fire as it drives along busy road in North Shields then stops on Tynemouth Road as the fire engulfs the vehicle and crew abandon vehicle as flames engulf it.Tanners Bank Bridge, North ShieldsMediapixs2022-07-18 | Drone footage of the work to remove the old Tanners Bank Bridge which has been in place since 1863 is being replaced with a modern bridge. The Metro bridge which serves one of the network’s busiest routes between Newcastle and North Tyneside is to be completely replaced in a £3m project.
The Tanners Bank bridge, which is located on the Metro line between Tynemouth and North Shields, is to be removed to allow an entirely new bridge to be fitted.The Hoppings 2022 A Walk AroundMediapixs2022-06-23 | A walk around the Hoppings, Newcastle with a Insta360OneX2. Europes largest funfair.The Hoppings Newcastle 2022 by DroneMediapixs2022-06-21 | A drones view of the Newcastle Hoppings 2022. Europe's largest Funfair hosts over 400 of the country's biggest and brightest attractions from traditional favourites to the latest jaw dropping thrill rides. Established on the Town Moor in 1882, with over half a million visitors a year The Hoppings boasts over a kilometre of rides, attractions, gourmet cuisines and stalls, this really is the North East's summer destination.Jubilee WeekendMediapixs2022-06-05 | ...Bedford The River Great Ouse by DroneMediapixs2022-05-30 | Drone view of the River Great Ouse. The Great Ouse flows through Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Norfolk to drain into the Wash and the North Sea near Kings Lynn. With a course of about 143 mi (230 km), mostly flowing north and east, it is the fifth longest river in the United Kingdom.Northern Spire Bridge, SunderlandMediapixs2022-05-17 | DJI drone footage of The Northern Spire Bridge, Sunderland. The bridge spans the River Wear in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England. The crossing opened to pedestrians on 28 August 2018, before opening to traffic the next day. A two span cable-stayed structure, construction began in May 2015, overseen by Farrans Construction and Victor Buyck Steel Construction.The bridge was designed by Spence Associates in partnership with structural engineering firm Techniker. It stands at a height of 105 m (344 ft), making it the tallest structure in Sunderland.Thorp Perrow Arboretum, Bedale.Mediapixs2022-04-22 | 100 acres of beautiful woodland gardens and the UK's finest Bird of Prey & Wildlife center. Walks, trails and glades to explore. One of the finest collections of trees in the North of England. As well as the gardens founded by Sir Leonard Ropner, Thorp Perrow also includes Milbank Pinetum planted by Lady Augusta.2 April 2022Mediapixs2022-04-02 | ...Coniston, Lake District on Insta360 One X2Mediapixs2022-03-28 | A drive through Coniston village, Lake District captured using the Insta360 One X2.
The most notable feature of Coniston Village is The Old Man of Coniston, rising dramatically behind the houses when seen from the village centre.Kirkstone Pass, Lake District captured on the Insta360 One X2Mediapixs2022-03-26 | Using the Insta360 One X2 to capture the Kirkstone Pass, a mountain pass in the English Lake District, in the county of Cumbria. It is at an altitude of 1,489 feet (454 m).
It is the District's highest pass traversed by road, the A592 road between Ambleside in Rothay Valley and Patterdale in Ullswater Valley. The road gradient approaches 1 in 4. The picturesque view down into Patterdale has Brothers Water as its focal point.
The Kirkstone Pass Inn stands close to the summit. Once a vital coaching inn, it now caters primarily for tourists. It is the third-highest public house in England.Kirkstone Pass, Lake DistrictMediapixs2022-03-22 | Kirkstone Pass with an altitude of 1,489 feet is the Lake District’s highest pass that is open to motor traffic. It connects Ambleside in the Rothay Valley to Patterdale in the Ullswater valley.A walk around HawksheadMediapixs2022-03-20 | Hawkshead has a timeless atmosphere and consists of a characterful warren of alleys, overhanging gables and a series of mediaeval squares captured using the Insta360 One X2.Rothbury, Northumberland - Insta360 One X2Mediapixs2022-02-19 | A walk and drive around Rothbury using the Insta360 One X2 to capture the beautiful scenery. The Northumberland countryside capture in all its beauty using Insta360 technology.Disney Magic Leaving Port of TyneMediapixs2021-09-14 | The Disney Magic Cruise ships leaves the Port of Tyne for the final time in 2021.North Shields Fish Quay Fire AftermathMediapixs2021-08-14 | 18hrs after firefighters battled a large fire that ripped through the roof of a derelict building in North Shields, Fish Quay the building still smouldered and fire crews continued to monitor the situation with an aerial ladder.
Fire crews were called to Brewhouse Bank at around 4pm on Friday, with eight appliances and an aerial ladder in attendance during the height of the blaze.Rumbling Kern, Howick, Northumberland the hidden beach.Mediapixs2021-08-01 | Rumbling Kern in Northumberland is a hidden cove on the North East Coast of England. If you weren’t looking for it… you wouldn’t find it.
During high tide, the waves crash over the jagged rocks and into surrounding cliffs and during low tide the beach is revealed with its rocky landscape and tidal pools.
This is a great sunrise location, but also a great picnic location (make sure you take your trash with you!) and place to hang out for half a day. You can explore and scramble over the landscape, or just chill on the beachy area.Sandsend, North YorkshireMediapixs2021-07-21 | The tiny, picturesque village of Sandsend lies on Yorkshire’s heritage coastline, between Runswick Bay and Whitby. The clean, sandy beach here, with small rivers running into the sea on either side, is very appealing and makes an excellent destination for a family day out.Stunning Drone Footage of Worlds Biggest Combine Harvest Graveyard, Northumberland.Mediapixs2021-04-24 | Stunning drone footage of the Worlds largest combine harvester graveyard located in Northumberland. The 700-acre site is home to around 350 broken-down and second-hand farm machines.Tynemouth - Collingwood Monument by DroneMediapixs2021-04-16 | Drone flight over Collingwood Monument, Tynemouth. Collingwood Monument is a Grade II* listed monument in Tynemouth, England, dedicated to Vice Admiral Lord Cuthbert Collingwood. A Napoleonic-era admiral noted for being second-in-command to Admiral Lord Nelson during the Battle of Trafalgar, Collingwood is sometimes referred to as the forgotten hero of Trafalgar. The monument's base is by John Dobson and the statue is a work of the sculptor John Graham Lough. It is situated just off of Front Street in Tynemouth and overlooks the mouth of the River Tyne.Simonside Forest, Northumberland.Mediapixs2021-04-11 | The beautiful Simonside Forest and surrounding landscape of Northumberland captured by drone.National Trust Seaton Delaval Hall, Northumberland. New Years Day 2021.Mediapixs2021-01-02 | Seaton Delaval Hall is a Grade I listed country house in Northumberland, England. It is near the coast just north of Newcastle upon Tyne. Located between Seaton Sluice and Seaton Delaval, it was designed by Sir John Vanbrugh in 1718 for Admiral George Delaval; it is now owned by the National Trust.
In 2020 the Hall closed again to visitors on account of the COVID-19 pandemic. The gardens re-opened in late July to visitors who have pre-booked their tickets.
Since completion of the house in 1728, it has had an unfortunate history. Neither architect nor patron lived to see its completion; it then passed through a succession of heirs, being lived in only intermittently. Most damaging of all, in 1822 the central block was gutted by fire, and has remained an empty shell ever since.Breaking the Hull of the Earl of Zetland.Mediapixs2020-12-22 | The last remaining part of the Earl of Zetlands hull was broken down and scrapped on a piece of waste land next to the Royal Quays Marina in North Shields where she had been docked for over 20yrs. This was the completion to a project that started in October 2020.
The Zetland was very expensive to maintain and towards the end it was an effort just to break even and with the pressures of Covid, scrapping was the only option.Cranes Lifting Boat - Earl of Zetland out of Royal Quays Marina, North Shields.Mediapixs2020-12-21 | Drone footage of the Earl of Zetland being lifted by two cranes out of the Royal Quays Marina, North Shields.Cranes Overload Alarm System Stops The Lifting Of The Ship Earl of Zetland.Mediapixs2020-12-12 | Two 8-axle cranes fitted with 70ton of counter weight ballast on each crane, a total of 140ton where positioned on the Royal Quays Marina Car Park to lift the Earl of Zetland out of the Royal Quays Marina, North Shields. Unfortunately the ship just would not move and the cranes overload alarm system activated. This put a stop to the operation, further work to remove more of the ships structures is now underway.Divers Inspecting the Hull of the Earl of ZetlandMediapixs2020-12-09 | Divers check out the Hull of the Earl of Zetland before she is lifted out of the Royal Quays Marina. The diver also checks that the lifting harnesses are securely fitted around the hull.Drone Footage of the Earl of Zetland, Royal Quays, North Shields.Mediapixs2020-11-22 | The ship Earl of Zetland is being demolished in-situ at the Royal Quays Marina, North Shields. Its engine room is now is stripped back ready for the polar engine to be lifted out.Rare Footage of Earl of Zetland Dismantled Engine RoomMediapixs2020-11-20 | Inside the Engine Room of the semi demolished ship The Earl of Zetland, located at Royal Quays Marina, North Shields.Remembrance Day 2020Mediapixs2020-11-11 | Commonwealth War Graves, Tynemouth Cemetery, North Shields.
Most of the 152 First World War burials in Tynemouth (Preston) Cemetery are distributed throughout the cemetery, but there is a small war graves plot in the north-western part. Opposite this is a plot containing most of the 223 Second World War burials. This total includes 26 men of H.M.S."Patia", sunk off the coast of Northumberland following an air attack in April 1941. The rest of the war graves are scattered throughout the cemetery. 5 of the Second World War burials are unidentified sailors of the Royal Navy. There is also 1 French Navy war burial and 5 non-war service burials here.Dismantling The Earl of Zetland, Royal Quays Marina, North Shields.Mediapixs2020-11-08 | Drone footage of the Earl of Zetland being dismantled at Royal Quays Marina, North Shields.Tynemouth Priory by DroneMediapixs2020-10-19 | Mavic 2 Zoom drone footage of Tynemouth Priory as the sunsets.North Shields Fish Quay at SunsetMediapixs2020-10-02 | Drone footage of the sun setting over North Shields Fish Quay and Fiddlers Green