Tale of two cities

This is a glimpse of a city that has truly changed since my last stay 18 years ago. Newcastle upon Tyne’s southern neighbour Gateshead is now a clutch of bright, shiny new buildings, including the Sage concert hall and Millennium Bridge linking to its more established counterpart. Meanwhile, the Baltic – an old flour mill – has been converted into a contemporary art gallery.

Newcastle city centre is handsome, majestic and at times austere in the unforgiving climate of north-east England. At its ancient heart is a sturdy castle keep and some flights of steep, precarious steps. Enjoy the whistle-stop tour of a city divided by time and a great river.

Click first image to launch the gallery

: Millennium Bridge

: Old city walls

: Back of the Baltic Mill art gallery

: Monument Metro sign

: Metal installation, Gateshead

: Sage Gateshead

: Graffiti art, Gateshead

: Castle keep

: Tyneside factory

: Stairwell, Baltic Mill

: Millennium Bridge

: Street signage, old Newcastle

: Bridges across the Tyne

: Sage Gateshead

: Old stairway

Tags: architecture, Baltic Mill, castle, Gateshead, Great Britain, Newcastle, Newcastle Metro, Newcastle upon Tyne, north-east England, photography, Sage, slinky, tale of two cities, travel, Tyne Bridge

9 thoughts on “Tale of two cities”

Noeline Smith on April 22, 2015 at 11:55 said:

That’s a great collection Mike; I love the diverse architecture and the different ways in which you have approached it.

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- mikeosbornphoto on April 23, 2015 at 16:28 said:
  
  Thank you very much, Noeline. Newcastle certainly has plenty to offer and with it great contrast.
  
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ckponderings on April 19, 2015 at 10:39 said:

A great selection and insight into two lovely cities. The Baltic is a great gallery and the Sage is eminently photographable! :)

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- mikeosbornphoto on April 19, 2015 at 10:43 said:
  
  Thanks Richard, is really is a case of ancient and modern. The Sage and the Millennium Bridge are truly photogenic structures.
  
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  - ckponderings on April 19, 2015 at 15:09 said:
    
    Without a doubt – I seem to remember coming back with more than a handful of shots of them both! :)
    
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Cos on April 19, 2015 at 10:31 said:

Beautiful details of the modern architecture. I love it!

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- mikeosbornphoto on April 19, 2015 at 10:39 said:
  
  Thanks Koos. I must admit I often find it more intriguing than some of the traditional bricks and mortar.
  
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  - Cos on April 19, 2015 at 10:43 said:
    
    I love the mix of old and new. Often, a city with only old buildings look like a museum and a city with only new buildings misses a ‘heart’. So, a mixture is the best!
    
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    - mikeosbornphoto on April 19, 2015 at 10:46 said:
      
      Absolutely :) And gives a good contrast to photographers. Like I just said to Richard, I tend to find the contemporary more compelling – although not always.
      
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