First up, ex-Byker lad Brian Clark sent these great aerial photos. Brian's son, Philip, has a company based in Phuket, Thailand called Helicam, taking photographs from the air and ground with remote controlled equipment, you can see the website here... Helicam.
Thanks Brian.
Ouseburn and the Quayside
The Angel of the North
Bamborough Castle
Delaval Hall
The Quayside
St Mary's Lighthouse
St Mary's Lighthouse
The next set were taken in 2004 by reader Steve Robinson on a helicopter ride around Tyneside. Steve explained that the photos were taken from inside the helicopter which explains the lack of detail in parts but they are still great views.
Gateshead Quayside
The Millennium Bridge
St James Park
A great view of the now demolished Scottish and Newcastle Breweries.
St James Park
St James Park
Newcastle Quayside
Newcastle Quayside
The Haymarket
St Thomas' Church, The Civic Centre and Haymarket Metro Station before it's redevelopment.
East End
The river Tyne around Byker and Walker with Brough Park Speedway Stadium in the middle of the picture.
River Tyne
The river Tyne snaking it's way around the east end of Newcastle and out to sea.
In the middle of the photo a few cranes remain at what was Swan Hunters Shipbuilders.
In the middle of the photo a few cranes remain at what was Swan Hunters Shipbuilders.
Tynemouth Priory and Castle
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