Northumbria Icons

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Northumberland and Tyneside are rich in coastline, beaches, gardens and history - but above all in people. We boast a multitude of home-grown stars... meet some of them here.

Sir Bobby Robson

Since his time in charge at NUFC, Sir Bobby has held a firm place in the affections of Toon fans.

Ant and Dec - Tyneside heroes

The legendary Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly are both from Newcastle upon Tyne.

Jill Halfpenny

A native of Gateshead, Jill began her career in the BBC television drama Byker Grove.

Kevin Whately

Geordie actor Kevin Whately is best known for his role as Lewis in Inspector Morse.

Tim Healy

Best known for Auf Wiedersehen, Pet actor Tim Healy was born in Newcastle in 1952.

Coquet Island RSPB reserve

Just off the Northumbria coast at Amble, Coquet Island is alive with seabirds.

Puffins on the Farne Islands

Farne Islands are home to visiting seabirds. Enjoy Terry Cavner's Puffin photos.

Northumbria seabirds

The Farne Islands are home to large and significant colonies of migratory seabirds.

Chillingham wild white cattle

Of uncertain origin, the herd is thought to have been at Chillingham for 700 years.

More Northumbria Icons

Enjoy the stunning regional images in the Northumbria Icons photo galleries.

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