The view upstream on the River Wear in Sunderland, NE England. The three bridges linking the city centre to the Sheepfolds area on the north side of the river. Heavily industrialised in the C19th, now a much a great deal quieter.

A view upstream on the River Wear in Sunderland, NE England. A small fishing boat, moored to buoys in the foreground helps lead the eye towards the bridges in the city centre that link the north and south sides.
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A view upstream on the River Wear in Sunderland, NE England. A small fishing boat, moored to buoys in the foreground helps lead the eye towards the bridges in the city centre that link the north and south sides.

2 comments — live from bluesky

JoJo Mineo · 0 · 9h ago
Miss living in ENGLAND. The people were ever so kind. They even argue politely. lolz
mlex · 1 · 4h ago
that double-ender skiff is a weather station.
Lew Bryson · 1 · 2h ago
Thank you, I was very curious.
mlex · 1 · 2h ago
I'm just guessing. that's a curious rig for a vessel that size!