NorthofthetyneDecember2013

In the 19th century the Cadogan family, owners of Brinkburn revived the restoration of the church and work began in 1858. The roof was completed in the space of a year, and the stained glass windows had been inserted by 1864. The church, however, was not furnished until 1868. Brinkburn Priory today, is a sympathetic 19th-century restoration of the mediæval original.

Brinkburn Priory, It was founded by William Bertram, Baron of Mitford, in the reign of Henry I as an Augustinian priory. The exact date is not known but cannot have been later than 1135 as Henry died that year. Brinkburn, Northumberland.

The entrance to the Church. Brinkburn Priory, Northumberland.

Brinkburn Priory, Northumberland

The beautiful 12th century church of the Augustinian priory of Brinkburn survives completely roofed and restored. Picturesquely set by a bend in the River Coquet, it is reached by a scenic ten minute walk from the car park. Parts of the monastic buildings are incorporated into the elegant adjacent manor house. Brinkburn Priory, Northumberland

A statue of St. Peter with a key, set in the wall at Brinkburn Priory church. Brinkburn Priory, Northumberland

On the track back to the car park at Brinkburn Priory, Northumberland

The last stretch of the path to the car park, Brinkburn Priory, Northumberland

Tynemouth - late afternoon sunshine

Making our way back to the car park in Tynemouth from North Shields Fish Quay. North Tyneside.

A family enjoying the view in the quiet of the late afternoon. Tynemouth, North Tyneside

The seagulls compete for the benches. Tynemouth, North Tyneside

The Life Brigade Station in silhouette. Tynemouth, North Tyneside

We thought the light might last long enough to get along the North Pier and back. Tynemouth, North Tyneside

A view of the mouth of the River Tyne from the North Pier. Tynemouth, North Tyneside

Puddles in the railway tracks on the North Pier. Tynemouth, North Tyneside

Looking north towards St Mary's Lighthouse and Cambois beyond from the North Pier. The waves must be from some earlier weather as there was hardly a breath for us. Tynemouth, North Tyneside

The Lighthouse on the North Pier. Tynemouth, North Tyneside

From the North Pier lighthouse looking to the South pier and in the far distance Souter Lighthouse just a little in from the point. Tynemouth, North Tyneside

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