Moments & Stories

High in the windswept hills of County Durham, at the heart of the North Pennines National Landscape, is Groverake Mine — a relic from the north of England’s industrial past that once bustled with life and enterprise for almost two centuries. This area was at the centre of Britain’s fluorspar excavation industry, extracting the mineral ...

The baking sun continued to beat down relentlessly, a heat shimmer causing mirage-like waves before my eyes. But an unexpected wilderness awaited in an unlikely place - our own backyard.

In the rough and ready North of England, this unassuming location has been transformed by my wife into a bustling ecosystem teeming with ...

I'm discovering amazing results using MidJourney to imagine food photography.

In this digital era, where online media is flooded with tantalising food images, it takes something truly exceptional to stand out from the crowd.

Enter MidJourney, the revolutionary app that has taken the world of image generaion ...

It is a freezing January morning. So cold that your skin tingles and feels like it’s on fire. But the dogs are so, so eager. Not just eager, but gagging to be on the move. This is going to be so much fun… dog-think.

What’s not to like about finding an injured human high on a desolate hill, running down the hill ...

Tucked away in the heart of England’s green and fertile north east is the medieval village of Blanchland (Land of the White Monks), a tiny village that combines the rugged history of the area with a unique and picturesque charm.

Blanchland is a firm favourite with my family and friends, as any one (or more) of our number will ...

Standing tall and proud off the magnificent coast of North Tyneside, lies a coastal watchtower waiting to be explored.

St. Mary's Island. This small uninhabited island, located a mere 400 meters from the mainland, is a paradise for nature lovers and a haven for adventure seekers. It’s one of my favourite spots for photography.

The ...

Believe it or not, yes, shepherds did graze their sheep on the Palace Green in Durham City.

If I remember correctly, this was at the behest of the Bishop of Durham, back in medieval times.

I cannot recall the full details and if retired Durham University Press Officer, Keith Seacroft ever sees this story I know he can ...

A Fortress for the Ages: Discovering the Rich History and Majestic Beauty of Bamburgh Castle

Towering over the rugged Northumberland coastline, Bamburgh Castle has stood as a sentinel for more than a millennium, bearing witness to countless battles, sieges, and invasions. As one of the most imposing and well-preserved castles ...

A Chance Encounter with the Newlands Hunting Hounds

It was sunny with cloudless skies, a great day for landscape photography, so I set out to capture the beauty of Newlands Valley, a scenic area located just a few miles from home. Armed with my trusty old MPP 5"x4" camera, I had no idea that this outing would turn ...

The Angel of the North - designed by Antony Gormley. The sculpture was erected in February 1998 on a landmark site overlooking the A1 motorway near Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, England.

It is the largest sculpture in Britain and is believed to be the largest angel sculpture in the world. It will definitely be one of the most ...