Cullercoats Bay Pillows

Despite the frigid temperature, groups of swimmers braved the chilly morning to take a dip at Cullercoats Bay on the North East coast of England. The crystal-clear water was calm and reflected the stunning orange hues of the sunrise, creating a breath taking view. The silhouetted swimmers bobbed in the serene ocean, enjoying the peacefulness of the early morning.

Early morning at Cullercoats Bay, Tyne and Wear in North East England with an unusual cloudy blue sky which is reflected in the standing water following the receding tide. The North Sea is flat calm and a small fishing coble can be seen between the piers.

Cullercoats is a sandy bay enclosed by small piers and as such is an excellent environment for family use. The south of the bay is a launching area for local fishing boats and leisure craft. The beach is backed by cliffs, which contain interesting geological features. A marine laboratory, working Victorian Lifeboat Station and Fisherman's Watch House. All of these facilities/features are seen in the work of the famous American artist Winslow Homer.

The sandy bay at Cullercoats in the North East of England is enclosed by two small piers and was once a thriving fishing village in the early 1800s and is now home to the Dove Marine Laboratory (Newcastle University) and an RNLI Lifeboat station. This image was taken from the North end of the bay on a cold October morning with the sun just showing over the headland looking towards Tynemouth.

Cullercoats Bay on the North East coast of England on a cold December morning just before sunrise. The golden sky was reflected in the North Sea and the silhouettes of Tynemouth Pier and the Priory can be seen on the horizon with photographers on the pier, dog walkers on the beach and a hardy group of swimmers in the water. brrr!

The sandy bay at Cullercoats in the North East of England is enclosed by two small piers and was once a thriving fishing village in the early 1800s and is now home to the Dove Marine Laboratory and an RNLI Lifeboat station. This image has been given a 'peeling paint' filter and was taken from the North end of the bay just as the sun was rising above the horizon on a cold November morning. The pier at the mouth of the River Tyne can just be seen on the horizon.

The sandy bay at Cullercoats in the North East of England is enclosed by two small piers and was once a thriving fishing village in the early 1800s and is now home to the Dove Marine Laboratory and an RNLI Lifeboat station. This image has been given a 'peeling paint' filter and was taken from the North end of the bay just as the sun was rising above the horizon on a cold November morning. The pier at the mouth of the River Tyne can just be seen on the horizon.

Sunrise over the North Sea at Cullercoats Bay, Tyne and Wear

Cullercoats AF, vectorised image of Tyne Bridge, Newcastle

Beautiful pastel shades in the early morning sky at Cullercoats Bay, Tyne and Wear in North East England. Image taken from the south end of the bay looking out over the calm waters of the North Sea which reflected the morning sky on its surface.

The sandy bay at Cullercoats in the North East of England is enclosed by two small piers and was once a thriving fishing village in the early 1800s and is now home to the Dove Marine Laboratory and an RNLI Lifeboat station. This image was taken from the North end of the bay just as the sun was rising above the horizon on a cold January morning with frost still showing on the roof tops.. The pier at the mouth of the River Tyne and Tynemouth Priory can be seen in silhouette on the horizon.

The sandy bay at Cullercoats in the North East of England is enclosed by two small piers and was once a thriving fishing village in the early 1800s and is now home to the Dove Marine Laboratory and an RNLI Lifeboat station. This image was taken from the North end of the bay just as the sun was rising above the horizon on a cold January morning. The pier at the mouth of the River Tyne and Tynemouth Priory can be seen in silhouette on the horizon.

The sandy bay at Cullercoats in the North East of England is enclosed by two small piers and was once a thriving fishing village in the early 1800s and is now home to the Dove Marine Laboratory and an RNLI Lifeboat station. This image was taken from the North end of the bay just as the sun was rising above the horizon on a cold January morning and a fine mist creating a softness in the sky and the silhouetted priory.

The sandy bay at Cullercoats in the North East of England is enclosed by two small piers and was once a thriving fishing village in the early 1800s and is now home to the Dove Marine Laboratory and an RNLI Lifeboat station. This image was taken from the North end of the bay just as the sun was rising above the horizon on a cold January morning and a fine mist creating a softness in the sky and the silhouetted priory. A plastic wrap filter has also been added.

The sandy bay at Cullercoats in the North East of England is enclosed by two small piers and was once a thriving fishing village in the early 1800s and is now home to the Dove Marine Laboratory and an RNLI Lifeboat station. This image was taken from the North end of the bay just as the sun was rising above the horizon on a cold January morning with frost still showing on the roof tops of the lifeboat station.

The sandy bay at Cullercoats in the North East of England is enclosed by two small piers and was once a thriving fishing village in the early 1800s and is now home to the Dove Marine Laboratory and an RNLI Lifeboat station. This image was taken from the North end of the bay just as the sun was rising above the horizon on a bitterly cold January morning with the waves crashing over the harbour walls. The piers at the mouth of the River Tyne can be seen on the horizon together with the silhouetted Tynermouth Priory.

The sandy bay at Cullercoats in the North East of England is enclosed by two small piers and was once a thriving fishing village in the early 1800s and is now home to the Dove Marine Laboratory (Newcastle University) and an RNLI Lifeboat station. This image was taken from the North end of the bay on a cold Sunday morning in November and given an artistic filter for something just that little bit different. The image is also available without the filter.

The sandy bay at Cullercoats in the North East of England is enclosed by two small piers and was once a thriving fishing village in the early 1800s and is now home to the Dove Marine Laboratory (Newcastle University) and an RNLI Lifeboat station. This image was taken from the North end of the bay on a cold November morning with the sun just over the horizon and the colourful sky reflected on the waters of the North Sea.

The sandy bay at Cullercoats in the North East of England is enclosed by two small piers and was once a thriving fishing village in the early 1800s and is now home to the Dove Marine Laboratory (Newcastle University) and an RNLI Lifeboat station. This image was taken from the North end of the bay just as the sun was rising above the horizon on a calm spring morning.

The sandy bay at Cullercoats in the North East of England is enclosed by two small piers and was once a thriving fishing village in the early 1800s and is now home to the Dove Marine Laboratory (Newcastle University) and an RNLI Lifeboat station. This image was taken from the North end of the bay on a cold November morning with the sun just over the horizon and the colourful sky reflected on the waters of the North Sea.

The sandy bay at Cullercoats in the North East of England is enclosed by two small piers and was once a thriving fishing village in the early 1800s and is now home to the Dove Marine Laboratory and an RNLI Lifeboat station. This image was taken from the North end of the bay just as the sun was rising above the horizon on a cold January morning. The pier at the mouth of the River Tyne and Tynemouth Priory can be seen in silhouette on the horizon.

The sandy bay at Cullercoats in the North East of England is enclosed by two small piers and was once a thriving fishing village in the early 1800s and is now home to the Dove Marine Laboratory (Newcastle University) and an RNLI Lifeboat station. This image was taken from the North end of the bay just as the sun was rising above the horizon on a bitterly cold December morning.

The sandy bay at Cullercoats in the North East of England is enclosed by two small piers. Cullercoats was once a thriving fishing village in the early 1800s and is now home to the Dove Marine Laboratory (Newcastle University) and an RNLI Lifeboat station. This image was taken from the middle of the beach between the two piers just after sunrise on a cold morning just before Christmas and has been re-worked to provide a bigger file size for better quality prints.

Coast Scene at Cullercoats near Whitley Bay by John Linnell, circa 1834. Oil on canvas.

Cullercoats is a sandy bay enclosed by small piers and as such is an excellent environment for family use. The south of the bay is a launching area for local fishing boats and leisure craft. The beach is backed by cliffs, which contain interesting geological features. A marine laboratory, working Victorian Lifeboat Station and Fisherman's Watch House. All of these facilities/features are seen in the work of the famous American artist Winslow Homer.

December sunrise at Cullercoats Bay, North Tyneside on the North East coast of England with the bright morning sky reflected in the calm waters of the North Sea. Swimmers can be seen in the sea between the piers and Tynemouth Priory and Lighthouse can be seen in silhouette on the horizon.

This design celebrates the beautiful Tyneside Coastline, featuring landmarks from South Shields, Tynemouth, Cullercoats and Whitley Bay.

By the pier at Tynemouth, North East England

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