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David Allan @davidallanphoto.bsky.social · 20h

After those lazy, crazy, hazy days of summer, today it was beginning to look a lot like autumn. Here's hoping to capturing some warmer hues on the trees as the autumn season matures. #autumn #october #fall #woodland #season #mistymorning #photography

A solitary figure pictured walking through a wooded park in the first mists of the autumn season.

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David Allan @davidallanphoto.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Looking south on the Durham Heritage Coast heading in North East England. A location that featured in the closing scenes of the cult Michael Caine movie 'Get Carter'. #durhamheritagecoast #durham #coast #filmlocations #autumn #landscape #photography

A view south on the Durham Heritage Coast in North East England. The coast featured as the final location in the cult Michael Caine movie 'Get Carter'.

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David Allan @davidallanphoto.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Echoes of the 'Vicar of Dibley' as Fr Marc Lyden-Smith, parish priest at Holy Rosary and Immaculate Heart in Sunderland, blesses pets brought along by parishioners to mark the Feast Day St Francis of Assisi (c1181-1226). #sunderland #hexhamandnewcastle #stfrancisofassisi #pets #photography

Fr Marc Lyden-Smith pictured blessing people's pets outside the Sunderland church of the Holy Rosary and Immaculate Heart, marking the Feast Day of St Francis of Assisi.

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David Allan @davidallanphoto.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Early autumn sunshine in Sunderland's lovely Doxford Park this afternoon (with lingering summer vibes on the side!). Love how this park is managed to create paths and spaces that are not 'over-manicured' and retain a more natural setting. #sunderland #doxfordpark #autumn #october #photography

Still experiencing summer vibes this afternoon on a visit to one of my favourite local parks, namely Doxford Park in Sunderland, NE England.

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David Allan @davidallanphoto.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Autumnal sunshine streams in through one of the windows of the ancient Grade I listed St Andrew's Church at Bywell, Northumberland, illuminating the stone lectern. St Andrew's is cared for by the Churches Conservation Trust. #england #northumberland #church #historic #ancient #listed #photography

A carved-eagle stone lectern in an ancient Northumberland church is illuminated by some early autumnal sunshine.

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David Allan @davidallanphoto.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

That's September over and out with yet more warm sunshine. Not sure what the official temperature were today for the North East of England, but it certainly felt warm on Sunderland's coast at the Cat & Dog Steps Beach. #england #sunderland #coast #seaside #september #autumn #seascape #photography

On the final day of September, a couple enjoy a stroll along the beach as the weather remains unseasonably warm.

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David Allan @davidallanphoto.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

West of Middleton-in-Teesdale in County Durham, NE England, lies the valley of Lunedale. This view is near Grassholme, where the only person you're likely to encounter is someone walking the Pennine Way footpath. #england #durham #northpennines #pennineway #countryside #monochrome #photography

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David Allan @davidallanphoto.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Evening falls across Sunderland's river Wear and the glowing red horizontal band in the sky, opposite the setting sun, is called the 'Belt of Venus', caused by sunlight backscattered off particles high up in the atmosphere. #england #sunderland #landscape #evening #september #autumn #photography

Capturing the red afterglow in the eastern sky after the sun has set in the west. The narrow band of pinkish red is often referred to as the 'Belt of Venus', caused by sunlight being backscattered off dust, particles, and air molecules high up in the atmosphere. The darker area directly beneath the 'belt' is actually the Earth's shadow as it rises into the atmosphere.

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David Allan @davidallanphoto.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

One man and his doggy friend taking a walk along the banks of the River Wear just downstream from the Northern Spire Bridge in Sunderland, NE England. The fine warn sunny weather still a thing despite the official arrival of autumn. #sunderland #wearside #landscape #september #autumn #photography

One man and his dog walking along the banks of the River Wear in Sunderland, NE England on a fine warm early autumn day.

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David Allan @davidallanphoto.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Work underway on the Crown Works film and TV studios alongside the Northern Spire. Pile drivers pictured today on the riverside site in Sunderland, NE England. #sunderland #crownworksstudios #filmmaking #filmproduction #tvproduction #construction #wearside #photography

In the shadow of Sunderland's Northern Spire Bridge across the River Wear in NE England, piledrivers and other plant are now on the site earmarked for the Crown Works film and TV studios.

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David Allan @davidallanphoto.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

No photograph attached to this post, just a big thankyou to those of you on 'Bluesky' who follow and find what I post interesting. Best wishes one and all!

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David Allan @davidallanphoto.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Just had to go back to this spot on the Sunderland's River Wear in NE England to see if Mother Nature would put in a better performance than my previous visit for the final sunset of the season. #england #sunderland #sunset #bridge #september #summer #equinox #landscape #photography

Just hours before the autumnal equinox, the sun sets behind the bridge spanning Sunderland's River Wear in NE England – the last sunset of summer!

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David Allan @davidallanphoto.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The last day of summer 2026, as viewed this afternoon on the coast of NE England at Easington, Co Durham. Heading home after a walk along these clifftops, the car was recording an outside temperature of 25°C! #england #durham #nationaltrust #coast #landscape #september #summer #equinox

The coastal clifftops at Easington on the Durham Heritage Coast of NE England, captured on the final day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Autumn may be knocking on the door but it was still blue skies and warm sunshine (25°C) and feeling oddly warm so late in the season.

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David Allan @davidallanphoto.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Remembering the BBC Radio One Big Weekend in Sunderland on the final day of summer 2026 and especially those memorable sweeping shots with the iconic Penshaw Monument screened on the TV coverage. #sunderland #bbc #musicfestival #summer #landscape #photography

For many, the BBC Radio One Big Weekend at Herrington Country Park in Sunderland was the starting pistol that marked the arrival of Summer 2026!
Thousands of music fans enjoyed a fantastic weekend back in May against the iconic backdrop of Penshaw Monument.

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David Allan @davidallanphoto.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Can't really grumble at this – Sunderland's Cat & Dog Steps Beach in NE England this afternoon. On the penultimate day of summer, it was blue skies and in the sunshine, feeling very warm. #england #sunderland #summer #september #coast #seaside #beach #landscape #photography

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David Allan @davidallanphoto.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Almost at the Autumnal Equinox and at this time of the year, the sun sets behind Sunderland's Wearmouth Bridge on the River Wear waterfront from this viewpoint (not quite there yet!). #sunderland #wearmouth #bridge #sunset #september, #equinox #landscape #photography

The sun setting behind Wearmouth Bridge on the River Wear in Sunderland in NE England as the autumnal equinox draws near.

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David Allan @davidallanphoto.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Drystone walls and a barn in Baldersdale, Co Durham. The prominent hill in the distance is 'Goldsborough Rigg' and is crossed by a path, called the 'Bowes Loop', a section of the Pennine Way log distance footpath. #england #northpennines #durham #countryside #drystonewalling #landscape #photography

Drystone walls and barns are an integral part of England's North Pennine landscape, as captured here in Baldersdale, Co Durham.

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David Allan @davidallanphoto.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

This afternoon on the Durham Heritage Coast on the clifftops at Ryhope, Sunderland in NE England. Just around the promontory lies Ryhope Dene and the boundary between Tyne & Wear and Co Durham. #england #sunderland #coast #seascape #northyorkmoors #september #summer #photography

From north to south, the Durham Heritage Coast from near its starting point in Sunderland, to Hartlepool Headland, which can be seen in this view in the far distance.

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David Allan @davidallanphoto.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

September sunshine and blue skies complenting a view down the tree-lined avenue, known as the 'Long Walk' on the Gibside Estate in Gateshead's Derwent Valley, NE England. #england #tyneandwear #durham #gateshead #gibsidenationaltrust #september #summer #landscape #photograph

View through two of the classical columns of Gibside Chapel in the Derwent Valley of NE England down a long avenue of mature trees. The longer shadows of the sun hinting the days of the summer season are about to give way to autumn.

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David Allan @davidallanphoto.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Up in Weardale, 3.5 km north of the village of Wolsingham, Co Durham, in NE England is Tunstall Reservoir. Originally built as a water supply reservoir, it now maintains minimum regulatory flows on the River Wear. #england #durham #weardale #countryside #northpennines #september #summer #photography

A winding road in Weardale, Co Durham with Tunstall Reservoir beyond as the season of summer begins to wind down.

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David Allan @davidallanphoto.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Summer still a thing across the North of England today and an absolutely gorgeous backdrop to the warm September sunshine walking along the riverbanks in Durham this afternoon. Great to have this place on our doorstep! #england #durham #unesco #cathedral #september #summer #landscape #photography

Warm September sunshine and blue skies just perfect ingredients for a delightful walk along the riverbanks in Durham, NE England this afternoon.

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David Allan @davidallanphoto.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Some impressive big houses, overlooking the Heugh Breakwater on a visit to Hartlepool's Headland. The properties have an uninterrupted view out across Tees Bay to the North York Moors beyond distant Redcar and Saltburn-by-the-Sea. #england #hartlepool #durham #coast #photography

Houses with coastal prospects – two large detached homes on Hartlepool Headland in Co Durham, NE England. The properties sit right on the sea wall overlooking Tees Bay with views to the North York Moors.

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David Allan @davidallanphoto.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Patches of purple heather just down from Easy Moor, looking across Cockshaw Hill to the profile of Roseberry Topping, near Great Ayton in North Yorkshire. Good idea to bring a pair of binoculars (and a camera!). #england #yorkshire #northyorkmoors #summer #september #landscape #photography

Up on the North York Moors near the village of Great Ayton and a great view across to one of the region's most prominent landmarks, Roseberry Topping. Late, late summer and the heather is adding purple patches to the landscape.

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David Allan @davidallanphoto.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Very pleasant out and about at Sunderland's Hetton Lyons Country Park on a September afternoon, even more so when the sun was shining. Great place to just sit and chill by this lake and take in the scenery. #sunderland #springboard #countrypark #outdoors #september #summer #landscape #photography

The large lake at Hetton Lyons Country Park, Hetton-le-Hole in NE England is surrounded by easy walks and places to exercise or just sit and chill.

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David Allan @davidallanphoto.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Low tide on a peaceful meandering stretch of the River Wear, just a short distance downstream from Queen Alexandra Bridge in Sunderland, NE England. #england #sunderland #riverside #pallion #bridge #landscape #september #summer #photography

As summer begins to morph into Autumn, a view at low tide of a peaceful meandering stretch of the River Wear in Sunderland, NE England.

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David Allan @davidallanphoto.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

The Bonners Raff apartments overlooking the River Wear in Sunderland, NE England. 'Bonners Raff' is actually a reference to one John Bonner (1741–1811), who operated a timber 'raff' (yard) in the area, known as 'Bonnersfield'. #england #sunderland #riverside #landscape #photography

Across the River Wear in Sunderland and a group of apartments known as Bonners Raff. Those who live there have great views of the riverside, not to mention a south-facing prospect.

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David Allan @davidallanphoto.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

The ruins of Belsay Castle, Northumberland, looking stunning in the late summer sunshine at the weekend. The 14th-century medieval castle is a Scheduled Monument and a Grade I listed building. #england #northumberland #belsaycastle #englishheritage #historical #september #summer #photography

The honey-coloured sandstone of Northumberland's Belsay Castle emphasised in the late September summer sunshine.

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David Allan @davidallanphoto.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Catching the warm sunlight spilling into the Quarry Garden at Belsay Hall in Northumberland this afternoon. Belsay Hall lies a few miles north of Ponteland and is in the care of English Heritage. #england #northumberland #belsayhall #englishheritage #garden #september #summer #photography

Late summer sunlight spilling into Belsay Hall's Quarry Garden in Northumberland.

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David Allan @davidallanphoto.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

The view across Whitestone Cliff at the top of Sutton Bank, near Thirsk in North Yorkshire, which the author James Herriot famously described the vista from here as "the finest in England!" #england #yorkshire #suttonbank #view #landscape #wordsworth #thirsk #photography

Whitestone Cliff on the Hambleton Hills near Thirsk in North Yorkshire. From this elevated vantage point you can make out the cooling towers of the Drax Power Station at Selby, near Leeds, more than 30 miles distant.

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David Allan @davidallanphoto.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Summer 2026 officially the UK's hottest on record (according to provisional data from the Met Office). Captured at Seaburn in Sunderland, NE England, this image just about sums the season up – what a summer it has proved to be! #england #sunderland #coast #seaside #summer #metoffice #photography

On a warm summer's day, four people pictured chilling out under the blue skies and sunshine at the seaside. This was one day in July that typifies the essence of summer 2026, which has been officially declared the hottest on record in the UK!

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David Allan @davidallanphoto.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

St Mary's Island just north of Whitley Bay, on the coast of NE England. This small but picturesque tidal island, crowned with is revered as an iconic landmark locally. #england #northtyneside #whitleybay #lighthouse #coast #august #summer #landscape #photography

The view from the shore to the small tidal St Mary's Island near Whitley Bay in NE England. The location is regarded locally as one of the areas most iconic landmarks.

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David Allan @davidallanphoto.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Near Seaton Carew in NE England at the North Gare near the mouth of the River Tees. This is where 'canoe man' John Darwin, 'disappeared' during a 'canoeing accident', ostensibly to collect life insurance money and escape heavy debts. #england #seatoncarew #teesside #coast #landscape #photography

A monochrome rendition of a landscape capture at the North Gare near the mouth of the River Tees, south of Seaton Carew in NE England.

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David Allan @davidallanphoto.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

These 'loft-style' apartments provide a great backdrop to the boats in the harbour at Amble, Northumberland in North East England. #england #northumberland #amble #coastlliving #marina #boats #landscape #photography

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David Allan @davidallanphoto.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Amble Marina in Northumberland seems quite a popular place to moor you boat and it has a great backdrop too of contemporary loft-style apartments.

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David Allan @davidallanphoto.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Captured this view of Cliffe Park, on Sunderland's coast in NE England at the beginning of the last full week of August, looking north towards Whitburn Bay and Souter Point beyond. Summer 2026 has been a blast! #england #sunderland #seaside #seaburn #coast #landscape #august #summer #photography

Two figures walking along the coastal path at Cliffe Park at Seaburn, Sunderland in NE England. The view is captured as Augustdraws to a close on what has been a record-breaking summer in terms of sunshine hours, warmth and lack of rainfall.

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David Allan @davidallanphoto.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

A gaze across the River Wear in NE England from Wylam Wharf to St Peter's Gate, part of the Sunderland University site on the Monkwearmouth side of the river that includes St Peter's Campus. #england #sunderland #river #landscape #c2c #august #summer #photography

A gaze across the River Wear in Sunderland, NE England, past some small fishing boats at their moorings, to St Peter's Gate, Sunderland University's centre for start-up businesses.

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David Allan @davidallanphoto.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

A positively dystopian feel to Westminster Underground Station in London. These escalators lead to the deep level platforms opened in 1999 as part of the Jubilee line extension from Green Park to Stratford. #londontransport #underground #london #londontubenetwork #jubileeline #photography

Steel, bare concrete and dark spaces of London Underground's Westminster Station.

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David Allan @davidallanphoto.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Getting the summer beach vibes at Roker's Cat & Dog Steps Beach on Sunderland's seafront in NE England – looking just simply stunning in the bright warm sunshine of late August. #england #roker #beach #seaside #coast #sunderland #august #summer #summervibes #landscape #photography

Two people pictured making their way down to Roker's Cat & Dog Steps Beach on the coast in Sunderland, NE England. It's late August and the bright warm morning sunshine is accentuating the colours, not to mention, sparkling on the sea.

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David Allan @davidallanphoto.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Just a reminder – the season of summer doesn't officially end until the equinox, which this year occurs on 23 September. Meanwhile, more blue skies, this is Seaton Sluice, Northumberland and always good for a capture! #england #northumberland #coast #landscape #august #summer #photography

Small boats moored along Seaton Burn at Seaton Sluice on the coast in Northumberland. The small inlet lies between Blyth to the north and Whitley Bay to the south.

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David Allan @davidallanphoto.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

A table for two – and right beside the window overlooking the Durham Heritage Coast! A scenic spot at Seaham by Noses Point in NE England acquired some years back by the National Trust as part of Project Neptune. #england #seaham #durham #nationaltrust #coast #august #summer #landscape #photography

A couple sitting at a clifftop picnic table overlooking the Durham Heritage Coast at Seaham in NE England. There are wide sweeping view to be had stretching south towards Tees Bay and the North York Moors beyond.

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David Allan @davidallanphoto.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

The Cat & Dogs Steps beach at Roker, Sunderland on the coast of NE England, captured here on the lowest tide of the year. #england #sunderland #roker #coast #lowtide #beach #seaside #august #summer #landscape #monochrome #photography

A large expanse of beach exposed during a 'spring tide' at Roker, Sunderland in NE England.

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David Allan @davidallanphoto.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

The Church of St Mary and St Alkelda in the North Yorkshire village of Middleham in Wensleydale. Grade I listed, the church dates from the 13th century and was where Richard, Duke of Gloucester (later Richard III) once worshipped. #yorkshire #middleham #richardIII #church #historical #photography

A view through the lychgate and up the footpath to the church dedicated to St Mary and St Alkelda in Middleham, Wensleydale, North Yorkshire.

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David Allan @davidallanphoto.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Webster's Ropery, on the banks of the River Wear at Pallion, Sunderland in NE England. Opened in 1793 and once a patented rope works. It was here where the ropes for Nelson's flagship, HMS Victory, were made. #sunderland #historic #wearside #august #summer #landscape #photography

Small fishing boats on the River Wear at Pallion, Sunderland in NE England at high tide. In the background a building, opened in 1793 and once went by the name 'Grimshaw Webster and Company' a patented rope works.

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David Allan @davidallanphoto.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

One the city's cultural jewels, the National Glass Centre, still looking good despite its recent closure, on the banks of the River Wear in Sunderland, NE England. #sunderland #glass #culture #architecture #savethenationalglasscentre #landscape #photography

A fishing boat, moored in the summer sunshine of the River Wear in Sunderland with the National Glass Centre in the background on the opposite bank.

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David Allan @davidallanphoto.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

The view upstream on the River Wear in Sunderland, NE England. The three bridges linking the city centre to the Sheepfolds area on the north side of the river. Heavily industrialised in the C19th, now a much a great deal quieter. #sunderland #wearside #bridge #monkwearmouth #landscape #photography

A view upstream on the River Wear in Sunderland, NE England. A small fishing boat, moored to buoys in the foreground helps lead the eye towards the bridges in the city centre that link the north and south sides.

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David Allan @davidallanphoto.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Sunderland's East End waterfront off High Street East in NE England, bathed in the gorgeous warm light of a summer's evening. #sunderland #wearside #riverside #august #summer #landscape #photography

Sunderland's River Wear waterfront off High Street East, currently dominated by three high rise blocks of flats, but not for too much longer. Residents are currently being moved to alternative accommodation ahead of the properties being demolished.

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David Allan @davidallanphoto.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Roker's North Dock Marina in Sunderland, NE England, pictured here drenched in sweltering August sunshine. Very much living up to its local nickname of the 'Roker Riviera'. #sunderland #roker #marineactivitiescentre #wearside #august #summer #landscape #photography

Boats moored at Roker's North Dock Marina in Sunderland, captured on another sweltering summers day.

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David Allan @davidallanphoto.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

This is the heavy-lift vessel MV UHL Future, pictured berthed at Corporation Quay on the River Wear in the Port of Sunderland. It comes in with a length of 150 metres, a width of 26 metres and a deadweight capacity is 17,165 tonnes. #portofsunderland #sunderland #shipping #photography

The heavy lift vessel UHL Future, which has been berthed in the Port of Sunderland at Corporation Quay.

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David Allan @davidallanphoto.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

The view downstream on the River Wear from South Hylton in Sunderland this afternoon at high tide. Out and about on yet another warm and sunny day during the record-breaking summer of 2026. #sunderland #wearside #bridge #landscape #cretehawser #august #summer #photography

A downstream vista of the the River Wear in Sunderland, NE England at high tide. Work on the new Crown Works Film Studios are due get underway any time now on the other side of this crossing.

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David Allan @davidallanphoto.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

A walk along the River Wear footpath in Sunderland, NE England, in the warm afternoon sunshine. With a forecast of more of the same to come, this summer looks set to certainly end up in the record books. #sunderland #riverside #landscape #august #summer #c2c #photography

Two people enjoying the summer weather on a walk along Sunderland's River Wear pedestrian and cycle route on a warm August afternoon.

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