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34 pieces of enlarged micro marine life made from weathered Corten steel by Andrew McKeown at East Shore Village, Seaham.

A large scale pavement map showing the geology of The British Isles.

A Coxswain Statue by Ray Lonsdale is a tribute to the RNLI and the 9 lives lost on the Lifeboat 'The George Elmy'.

A tall pyramidical structure made with repurposed stone from a Durham Cathedral turret.

A country park with an important history, a massive lake, wildlife and fauna, fine views, loads of recreational and sport things. Bonus it has a cafe!

An outstanding painting at Sheburn Village by Jordan Stead AKA Twenty Six Studio. It has become the pride of the village.

A multitude of artifacts, equipment, models, photographs and information on all things mining.

The 199 stone steps lead up to the ruins of Whitby Abbey, a classic Gothic graveyard, and the Norman Church of Saint Mary.

Locomotion in Shildon is a captivating railway museum that showcases the history of locomotives and their impact on transportation.

A Norman Church with a quirky interior, sitting high and proud above Whitby with a paradigmatic gothic graveyard.

Remains of a romantic looking pele tower on a hill with scenic views.

An urban conservation area, with grand buildings, cobbled lanes, River Tyne views, and a few pubs.

One of Blighty’s oldest wooden ship-lapped buildings. Fresh from a new coat of paint.

Edwardian Baroque styled town hall which embodies civic pride.

A poignant tribute to the mining community in the distinctive style of Ray Lonsdale.

An original working Victorian Water Pumping Station operated by steam.

A sculpture of three miners waiting to go down the pit. It’s a reminder of the three mines that Seaham once had.

Medieval, Regency, and Victorian splendour all under several roofs. A wonderful deer park and woods. Oh and of course, it's haunted!

Dramatic landscape and panoramic views of the coast. Stone art with science, history and mythology.

Over 10 acres of glorious trees, and plants with stunning romantic backdrops such as St Marys Abbey, The Hospitium, St Marys Tower, and the Roman Walls.

Former St Mary le-Bow Church, hosting displays on Durham history.

A gem on the County Durham coast in terms of variety, scenery, history and passive science at work.

Stunning art around the Headland at Hartlepool. Each one has a story.

A ruined colliery engine house that was part of a monumental mining disaster.

A 12th century church which was the scene of a Roundheads and Cavalier's confrontation and is also the final resting place of Anne Bronte.

Designed by local sculpturer Ray Lonsdale, this statue 'Horns' could be the Angel Of Durham.

A grade two listed iconic building in Cullercoats constructed as a lookout for fishermen.

A tower based on a siege engine amongst eclectic buildings

A stunning example of a lighthouse in Sunderland with a parabolic pier.

A coastal success in the Turning of the Tide Project and something for all the senses

A lovely church in a quintessentially British setting. Possibly the oldest in the Durham diocese.

Once a former chapel, but is now a museum, packed full of local heritage.

A jewel of a Welfare Park in Horden.

Grade I listed mansion house predominantly 18th century.

25 acres of plants from five continents. Also eye-catching art installations such as boots, bugs, and fungi.

Striking mural and sculpture, depicting South Hetton's mining heritage.

A life size sculpture of grandmother and granddaughter by Ray Lonsdale.

A feast for photographers, natural history enthusiasts, structure admirers, sculpture lovers and children

A modernist building, especially built for the study, teaching, demonstrating and display of all things glass.

Six foot pair of boxing gloves commemorating the achievements of Maurice Cullen.

This castle started as a motte and baily and then rebuilt in the 14th century in a Quatrefoil styled castle. The only one in England.

Art installation near Middlesbrough football ground.

Brickwork from the Victorian age.

The Transporter Bridge that spans the River Tees in Middlesbrough.

Life size sculpture referring to the legend of Durham's founding on the banks of the River Wear

Modernist footbridge completed without using scaffolding in 1963

A castle dating back to the Normans in Durham city centre.

A 2,000 foot long pier built in the 1960's to pipe sea water for the magnesia treatment works.

A distinguished weather radar station that can be seen for miles.

A town with a nature reserve, memorial garden, cemetry and a reconstructed miners pit cage, celebrating the times of mining in Easington Colliery.