Looking at today's weather forecast, it is looking unlikely that we will be able to fully appreciate the start of the lighter evenings in NE England.
Yes, as from today the sun sun will be setting later, a whole minute later in fact than yesterday.
Not enough to be noticeable, especially with overcast skies, but if like me you're not enamored by the dark evenings at this time of the year, it's a step in the right direction.
And for those wanting to see the return to lighter mornings, you will have your wish granted on 31 December!
#england #neengland #december #sunset #landscape #photography
I co, kto ma zimę jako pierwszy?
#zima #winter #neengland

Sarah-Jane Szikora's new collection of original paintings 'A House is not a Home' includes paintings which include a variety of actors ranging from mammals to biscuits, exploring the human condition and the absurdity of life.

Open Thursday 23rd October through to Monday 27th October, 10:00-18:00 hrs daily. Free.

https://www.sarah-janeszikora.com

#neengland #newcastle #ouseburn #ouseburnvalley

@Beclfc probably looks more like this today. Long term bridge renovation. #tyneside #neengland
An old photo from the 1950s of an unguarded railway crossing in Washington NE England. Brought nearly up to date courtesy of Google Streetmap and GIMP.
(The bus which stopped outside my house in the 1960s used to terminate here :) )
Brady Square in Washington (Now Tyne and Wear)
(Original photo: W.R.E. Lewis courtesy J.W. Armstrong Trust.
New Image: Google Streetmap)
#TimeTravel #1950s #GIMP #Washington #England #NEEngland #Durham #Railways
‘Levelling up is a gimmick’: life in the northern town with the lowest life expectancy

Stockton in north-east England harbours an unenviable statistic – but its older community haven’t given up yet

The Guardian

An old postcard of the lower end of Front Street in Chester-le-Street in Co. Durham, blended with a modern image of Bridge End, the Methodist church and Newcastle Road heading North.
Images combined using GIMP.

#History #Durham #Chester-le-Street #Postcard #TimeTravel #OldPostcard #England #NEEngland #UK #GIMP

@europesays

They turned London Docklands around in the late 1980s.

It could be done here too, if there was commitment.

Just so long as locals aren't priced out by second home owners or those who come in from other areas with more disposable income.

#NEEngland #LackofInvestment

I’m moving on to wild birds that I’ve photographed in my local patch in the #NEengland now. The first is a male pintail (Anas acuta) seen this week at #rspbsaltholme. #RSPB #wildbirds #wildbirdphoto #britishbirds #birdphoto #birds #Teesside #pintail #nature #birdphotography