Northumbria IconsYou are in: Tyne > In Pictures > Northumbria Icons 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.  Since his time in charge at NUFC, Sir Bobby has held a firm place in the affections of Toon fans.  The legendary Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly are both from Newcastle upon Tyne.  A native of Gateshead, Jill began her career in the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ television drama Byker Grove.  Geordie actor Kevin Whately is best known for his role as Lewis in Inspector Morse.  Best known for Auf Wiedersehen, Pet actor Tim Healy was born in Newcastle in 1952.  Just off the Northumbria coast at Amble, Coquet Island is alive with seabirds.  Farne Islands are home to visiting seabirds. Enjoy Terry Cavner's Puffin photos.  The Farne Islands are home to large and significant colonies of migratory seabirds.  Of uncertain origin, the herd is thought to have been at Chillingham for 700 years. Enjoy the stunning regional images in the Northumbria Icons photo galleries. You are in: Tyne > In Pictures > Northumbria Icons |
