Author Archives: Rob Birrell
Chinese New Year 2012, Newcastle
Newcastle has a thriving Chinatown centred around the Stowell Street area. On Sunday 29th January the Chinese community treated onlookers to the traditional New Year lion and dragon dances with the backdrop of the Chinese Arch and St James Park. Kung Hey Fat Choi! Click though to see the full gallery.
Seaburn Boxing Day Dip 2011
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Occupy Newcastle, 5th November 2011
Since 15th October the group Occupy have been camping out at Grey’s Monument as part of the worldwide anti-capitalist demonstrations. They state that “the current system is unsustainable. It is undemocratic and unjust. We need alternatives …”. Click through for the full gallery.
Jarrow March 2011
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Sunderland Pride 2011
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Work in Progress – Look North
These images form part of an ongoing project looking at the character and diversity of a variety of Northern folk at work, and play. Hopefully over the course of a year or so it will form the basis of a book and possibly an exhibition.
Stanhope Show 2011
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Newcastle Mela 2011
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The Great North Run 2011
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Gateshead Flower Show
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