My week as a tour guide
My weeks are often hectic, but this one has excelled itself- mostly in a good way. The Polish family from Norfolk are coming soon, so I’ll keep this brief.
If you’re ever in Durham, book the Castle tour- it really is fabulous!
Just one highlight- the carved pews in the Chapel
The University Library is having a makeover. These are the glass entry doors. Pass through to buy your tickets for the Castle tour. The Lindisfarne Gospels are coming soon- awesome!
Replica door knocker at the Cathedral- they won’t turn you away.
A rainy day on the Cathedral roof. Of course, we still went up there!
Newcastle Quayside, celebrating the Olympics
A view from my favourite “Eye” (Gateshead Millenium Bridge) across to the Sage Theatre
And of course, the Millenium Bridge from the Baltic Gallery viewing platform
Welcome to York- the Medieval gatehouse sits nonchalantly beside traffic lights.
The city walls are a great place to start
The gardens at the Treasurer’s House
We used to make brass rubbings here.
I could definitely use a seat in one of the numerous shops.
Or maybe Betty’s Tearooms would be a better choice? (just visible in the corner)
St. Mary’s unique church at Whitby
It was a pleasure talking to the church warden. So many tales to tell.
Whitby Abbey is incomparable
The setting is superb
And the craftsmanship- how did they achieve this?
I have really appreciated seeing my world through my niece’s eyes, and will miss her when she goes to Norfolk tomorrow. She has one further week in the UK before her return to Poland. We certainly packed a lot in. I haven’t included the local stuff, the 1st birthday party, or the one for my 96 year old aunt, Isa!
I’m sharing my world on the invitation of Cath of Show My Face, and am grateful for the opportunity to do so. If you have six words that would sum up your week, why not join in? Just follow the links or the header to do so. More 6WS’s on this pretty button.
restlessjo 
Beautiful places and amazing photographs… I loved the pillows so much, 🙂 Thank you, love, nia
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I knew you would, Nia. That shop was stuffed full of beautiful things! Time is so short at present, isn’t it? Thanks so much for your kind visit.
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Ah – the North East is one of my favourite regions of the UK. I did Dracular for my A level lit – St Mary’s brings it all back!
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With the nicest people, Suze, if we say so ourselves! Didn’t know that. You’d have a lot in common with my daughter- she’s well up on Dracula.
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The other book was Frankenstein – not my first choices but actually very good reads..!
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That Millenium Bridge is magnificent! I had never seen it before.
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No? You tend to think everybody’s familiar with famous images near to you. Newcastle on Tyne’s a good-looking city. http://www.travelwkly.com/2012/02/newcastle-on-tyne-the-capital-of-the-north/
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The Internet makes it pretty easy to become familiar with the world, but I had not seen the Millenium Bridge before. I do love it; it’s beautiful.
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Wow! Thanks for the tour! The carved pews and the door knocker are certainly special. Added to a future UK itinerary 🙂
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If you ever come this way, get in touch Madhu. It’d be a pleasure to meet you.
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fabulous tour jo, i remember whitby abbey, awesome!
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Thanks Christine. I love it up on those cliff tops! The young uns in the Heritage Centre were really pleasant and helpful too.
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Beautiful photos Jo, love the Whitby Abbey. Aren’t these old churches just amazing?
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Thanks Sami. It stands so proudly on the headland. I took loads of photos of it and couldn’t decide which to share! St. Mary’s Church shares the same spot, and after chatting to the warden, I’m looking forward to going back in December when it contains 100 Christmas trees, all lit by candles.
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Beautiful places my friend ,
Thanks for sharing your stunning photograph collection 🙂
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Thank you Jake. Looking back at the week I’m amazed at how many lovely things we saw!
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Thank you for a great tour. Some of your photos definitely qualify for Jake’s “splendid” theme!
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Bless you. I still have to start thinking about that one!
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Wow, oh wow, some wonderful pics there 🙂
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Thanks Vicky. The north east’s not such a bad old place, is it?
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🙂 🙂
I couldn’t agree more Jo 🙂
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It’s always when family or friends visit that we find time to tour our own cities. Enjoy playing tour guide. Cheers.
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It’s been great. I thought I might struggle with a 16 year old, but she’s a really nice girl.
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