Our Year in Pictures: Northern Soul’s Favourite Photos of 2019

Posted by Helen Nugent | Dec 24, 2019 | Arts, Heritage

It’s hard to believe that the end of the year is fast approaching. And what a strange year it’s been. But fear not, we’ve got some stunning images that will brighten up your day including urban photos, artwork, beautiful sprawling countryside, landmarks, wildlife and coastlines.

It’s safe to say that, especially through the lens, the North of England is beautiful, wonderful and fascinating. Which one is your favourite?

Manchester Cathedral bees by Claire Fleetneedle

Poppy field light and shade by Paul Hunter

Stunning ginnel in Chefchaouen Morocco by Cameron Welk

Northern Sustainable Fashion Revolution Newcastle-upon-Tyne by Jessie Salmon

Getting told off at Chorlton Water Park by Phil Pearson

Farne Islands in Northumberland by Phil Pounder

High Level Bridge Newcastle by Phil Pounder

Noel Gallagher and his High Flying Birds at Newcastles-@ThisIsNCL-festival.-Photo-by-Northern-Souls-Lewis-Palmer

Paul Hunter Birds of Prey Duncombe Park Helmsley

Stepping stones at Inn at Whitewell by Helen Nugent

Beehives on Manchester Cathedral roof by Chris Holmes

About The Author

Helen Nugent

Helen Nugent is the Founder and Editor of Northern Soul. A Northern lass, born and bred in Manchester, Helen has been back in her home town for 13 years after working in London for The Times and a number of other national newspapers. You can find articles by Helen in, among others, The Guardian, The Mail on Sunday, The Times, the i newspaper, The Observer, Big Issue North, The Yorkshire Post, and The Spectator. Previous roles include producing and presenting the business news at BBC Radio 5 Live and on BBC local radio across the UK, and freelancing for The Daily Telegraph, The Independent on Sunday, The Sunday Times, and the Financial Times. She also spent 18 months as Money Editor of The Spectator. During ten years at The Times, she won a series of awards including Journalist of the Year and had a number of jobs including News Reporter, News Editor, Lobby Correspondent in the House of Commons, Business Reporter, and Financial Writer. In addition, Helen runs her own media training and PR consultancy firm, Helen Nugent Consulting. Helen has appeared on Sky News, BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 3, BBC Radio 4, BBC 6 Music, BBC Radio Manchester, BBC Radio Merseyside, BBC Radio Lancashire, BBC World Service, talkRadio, and GB News. An experienced chairperson and speaker, she regularly chairs conferences and events for, among others, literature festivals, award ceremonies, and tech shows. She was also a Guest Lecturer at Westminster University in the Department of Journalism & Mass Communication, and a Guest Lecturer at City University and at MMU. She taught Music Journalism at Salford University for a number of years, and taught Political Reporting at Huddersfield University. In 2017, she was shortlisted for Person with Purpose at the Northern Power Women Awards. In 2019, she was a judge for the HWA Gold Crown Awards which recognise the best historical novels. Feel free to drop her a line at nugenthelen@hotmail.com or via the contacts page. All correspondence is welcome, particularly if you would like to share a magical Northern experience.