While you don’t need to be bored with the cricket result, we thought a few photos from Newcastle and one or two from Durham, wouldn’t go astray. We only spent two days in Newcastle before going to watch the girls, and while our stay was pleasant, we were pleased we were not around the players at the end of the Test. No doubt a very sombre place on day 5!

Views of Newcastle city

A Russian folk band playing amazing music int the city square

More views of the city

Newcastle Cathedral

One of the many bridges over the Tyne

A forgettable Test match

Newcastle by night

Our authority recognised when we reach Oxford