Tyne and wear

A metropolitan county in the far northeast of England, Tyne and Wear is named for the rivers that run through its two main cities, Newcastle and Sunderland. Coal mining and ... Read more

As she let slip from the quay at Portsmouth, few would realise that the HMS York was once the fastest destroyer in the Royal Navy, with a proud service record, having assisted in the invasion in Iraq, patrolling the waters of the south Atlantic and rescuing British citizens trapped in The Lebanon in 2006.

The Tyne Bridge was nearing completion 90 years ago when the one man to die during construction fell to his death

A New Town in Tyne and Wear, Washington is an assortment of built-up villages, equidistant to the cities of Sunderland, Newcastle and Durham. You can reach all three cities in ... Read more

Glimpse the history of Washington, North East England, through old pictures, vintage photos, and archive film. #history #vintagephotography

I had a bit of difficulty locating this one. The two ornate houses and all the ones in the foreground right have been replaced by the block of flats. Beyond the ornate houses, the five houses with the attic windows still exist but the roofs have been rebuilt. There's still a garage just out of shot today. This part of Herbert Road has changed quite a bit in the last 100 years or so.

A new book, The Tyne and Wear Metro, charts the story of a service that transformed public transport in the region when it was introduced in 1980

Located in Tyne and Wear, Sunderland is a vibrant city in Northeast England that offers a rich combination of history, culture, and natural beauty. Known for its shipbuilding heritage and stunning coastal views, Sunderland is an ideal destination for all kinds of travelers.