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Steve Stamford | Saint Hubertus and Saint George

Saint Hubertus and Saint George

This stained glass window pair at All Saints, Bakewell. On the left we see St Hubertus, patron saint of hunters coming across a stag with a vision of a cross between its antlers. On the right is Saint Georgious - or as we know him in the UK - Saint George slaying the dragon. This image is not perfectly symmetrical - the windows are old and have suffered some movement over the years.
Steve Stamford | Stained glass at Kings Bromley

Stained glass at Kings Bromley

A triptych of stained glass windows found at All Saints church, Kings Bromley, UK.
Steve Stamford | End of the line

End of the line

On a long abandoned railway urban graffiti artists find their canvas but strangely scatter when the Mage comes down the track.
Steve Stamford | Looking down the Tyne foot tunnel escalator

Looking down the Tyne foot tunnel escalator

The wooden escalators at the Tyne foot tunnel in the UK are the longest in the world, though are no longer in use. An inclined plane travellator is replacing one of each set at each end of the tunnel - the remaining ones will be kept as stairs for those fancying the challenge.
Steve Stamford | Looking up the Tyne foot tunnel escalator

Looking up the Tyne foot tunnel escalator

The wooden escalators at the Tyne foot tunnel in the UK are the longest in the world, though are no longer in use. If you look closely you can see each of the steps has an individual number. An inclined plane travellator is replacing one of each set at each end of the tunnel - the remaining ones will be kept as stairs for those fancying the challenge.
Steve Stamford | Tyne tunnel vision

Tyne tunnel vision

In 1951 a tunnel was opened under the Tyne in Northumberland with one bore dedicated to cyclists and the other to pedestrians. At 270 metres long and 12m below the river bed at their deepest point they remain very popular.
Steve Stamford | Tyne pedestrian and cyclist tunnel

Tyne pedestrian and cyclist tunnel

In 1951 a tunnel was opened under the Tyne in Northumberland with one bore dedicated to cyclists and the other to pedestrians. At 270 metres long and 12m below the river bed at their deepest point they remain very popular.
Steve Stamford | Herd Groyne lighthouse

Herd Groyne lighthouse

At 13m high and built in 1882 Herd Groyne lighthouse is still operational and even has a working fog bell. Sadly although you can climb the steps there is no access to the interior.
Steve Stamford | County of Durham

County of Durham

In the middle of the Tyne pedestrian tunnel there are two tiled names - One for Durham, the other Northumberland as you cross between the two on your 270m walk.
Steve Stamford | County of Northumberland

County of Northumberland

In the middle of the Tyne pedestrian tunnel there are two tiled names - One for Durham, the other Northumberland as you cross between the two on your 270m walk.
Steve Stamford | Mage on the move

Mage on the move

The Mage - a symbol of arcane knowledge who vows not to use that for personal gain or evil ends. Though seeing one walk towards you down a dark and lonely tunnel may make you think otherwise.
Steve Stamford | Spirit of South Shields

Spirit of South Shields

This impressive work of art created by Irene Brown was installed on the banks of the River Tyne at Market Dock in the year 2,000. With the stars and moon in her hair the Spirit represents safety as she guides and protects the ship she cradles through the seas.