Alan H's photos

These inscribed bronze pieces form part of a 2,000-year-old military discharge document belonging to a Roman sailor who served in the British fleet dating as far back as 150 AD. Research has shown that they formed what is referred to as a Fleet Diploma, or discharge papers. The document would have been issued by the Roman emperor Antoninus Pius to the sailor Tigernos, a native of Lanchester, who had completed his 26 years of active service. The diploma identifies Britain's only named sailor and are on display in Durham Archaeology Museum.

This lighthouse, built in the form of a classical Tuscan column was designed by Thomas Meik (1812-1896). It was built in 1856 and stood at the entrance to the River Wear in Sunderland, England. In 1983, no longer in use, it was moved to its present location.

On the beach.

Out of their comfort zone. In north east England.

Winter sunset.

At Washington Wetland Centre (WWT), Washington, UK.

Stadium of Light, Sunderland, UK.

Mere Knowles Cemetery, Sunderland, UK

With Paua shell eyes.

Makes a change from dog-walking!

At Washington Wetland Centre (WWT), Washington, UK

Home-grown pineapple.

Part of Trondheim's Xmas market.

Trondheim, Norway.

Trondheim, Norway.

Sunderland, UK.