Two People Only Collection

Police repelled a Viking invasion of Newcastle city centre on 10th December 1974. So they sailed off in their longboat to suburban Chapel House - where they met stiff resistance from seven-year-old

Viking v Anglo Saxon - An unusual way to spend your weekend but the smile on the face of the Viking warrior shows hes enjoying himself on 26th August 1973 at the Viking battle re-enactment at South

Viking Peter Towers captures a wench on a beach on 10th August 1973. but its all for the sake of history, of course. And his intentions are strictly honourable

Skinheads on the streets of Newcastle on 25th May 1991

Naturalist David Bellamy carries Neptune, alias Mr Phil Lodge out of the surf on the Blue Flag beach at South Shields on 11th July 1990

David Bellamy and Diane Crozier, of English Nature, plant wild flowers to represent the five regions ot Tyne and Wear on 17th June 1994

David Bellamy teaches Mark Cumberledge, aged 2, from Hookergate, about Chopwell Woods, after the opening of the Woodland Park on 3rd July 1994

Barbara Shelley and Richard Todd who are appearing in the play The Grass Is Greener at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle on 28th June 1971

Terry Scott and Anita Graham in a scene from the farce, A Bedfull of Foreigners, which is on at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle on 16th September, 1980

Its tatifolarious how tickled I am to see you again auntie. Its the King of the Diddy men and his old Auntie Annie from Knotty Ash

Lib - Football legend George Best giving actress Gudrun Ure some footballing tips during the filming of the childrens programme Supergran on 29th February, 1984

Mrs M Milburn with her grandson Francis John Woodley in his high pram on 23rd March 1961

Mrs L jackson, of Cross Parade, with Susan in a pram which cost 5 on 23rd March 1961

A medieval battle at St Marys Hospital, Stannington on 21st September 1970. The Saxon King Alan Benche from Easington (left) gains victory over the Viking Chief David McGroarty during the battle

Viking John Haswell invading England on 10th December 1972

Vikings at Lindisfarne Island on 17th June 1993. Vik Sigurd (Kevin Orchard) The Viking (left) battles it out with an Anglo Saxon

Rena pictured in a 1984-style jump suit and baby Thea relaxes in the new McLaren Dreamer Buggy on 19th April 1984

a bit of action is all in the game. Members of the Norse Film Pageant Society, who dress up and act like Vikings on 23td June 1984

Mrs M Milburn with her grandson Francis John Woodley in his high pram on 23rd March 1961

Mrs L jackson, of Cross Parade, with Susan in a pram which cost 5 on 23rd March 1961

Andrew Fogon, left, and David Wright of the Walker Steam Project, with a steam roller outside the Science Museum in Newcastle on 16th October 1989

The North of England Steam Traction Engine Societys Steam Rally at Chester-le-Street on 12th July 1969. Engines getting steam up to be ready for the afternoon events

The hills are alive with the sound of... well not quite as Olive Lightleys pained expression shows on 15th January 1980. Her brother-in-law Ian is a member of one of the saddest Sally Army bands

The traction engine Repulse making her way to High Haswell Farm, Haswell on 15th October, 1953, where the organiser of the North of England Steam Traction Engine society intends to give Repulse a

Redcar Steel Gala on 5th July 1986. Queing up... a popular attraction at the gala proved to be this 1913 Burrel Showmans Engine, owned by Richard Preston of Prestons of Potto near Northallerton

Full steam ahead as this engine is put in trim for the North of England Steam Traction Societys rally at Chester-le-Street on 6th July 1968

The Busy Bee, with his owner, Dr J L Middlemiss, of Bellingham at the controls, takes the road for Lambton Park, Chester-le-Street, on 3rd July 1957 where a Traction Engine Rally is being held

TV naturalist David Bellamy (right) with Judith Foster and her dog Lady on 30th September 1986. David had difficulty finding hedgehogs for his television programme " Bellamys Bugle" but

Dr David Bellamy explains Project Soma to Durham pupils Martin McBrearty, aged 10 on 6th may 1988

Richard Attenborough and his wife Sheila, after he had been conferred with an Honorory Doctorate of Civil Law at th Newcastle congress on muscle diseases on 16th September 1974

A street trader with his barrow on the streets of Newcastle on 5th April 1966

A street trader on the streets of Newcastle selling fruit and vegetables on 18th July 1980

Mike Bridge on stilts with chloe Gardener, 2, helps relaunch historic Seaham promenade on 27th July 1998

Mike Bridge with Dean Kennedy, 7, on stilts helps relaunch historic Seaham promenade on 27th July 1998

Adrienne Posta and Derek Fowlds at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle where they are appearing in The Norman Conquest on 3rd August 1981

Jill Gascoigne and Bryan Marshall who are appearing in The Gentle Trap at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle on 21st July, 1981

Carol Leroy and Nat Jackley on a photoshoot on the Newcastle City Walls for the Pantomime Snow White on 30th September, 1983

Carry-on actress Barbara Windsor with local comedian Spike Rawlings outside the Threatre Royal, Newcastle, on 7th August 1980 where they are appearing in the pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk

Radio presenter Jimmy Young with Sunday Sun Womens Editor, Maureen Cozens on 19th September 1982

British Rail decided that honesty is a good policy when it comes to collecting fares when they issued this honesty box to Newcastle Central Station on 7th October 1974

The portico of North Shields Railway Station on 22nd December 1956, which is to get priority in British Railways reconstruction programme

The exterior of Manors Railway Station in Newcastle on 16th April 1980

A view of derelict Cramlington Railway Station on 13th September 1992 which is to be closed down

A general view of Jesmond Railway Station on 4th September 1975

The train now standing at Acklington Station on 30th March 1976, may never stop there again for British Rail are considering closing the station together with Pegswood and Widdrington Station

The last goodbye? Farewell time as the train to Settle prepares to leave Carlisle Station on 18th February 1984

A general view of Gateshead Railway Stations bleak platform with no shelter for waiting passengers on 14th January 1970

Ted Tomiak, a student from Jesmond, Newcastle, on signal box duty on 23rd April 1973

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"Two People Only: Unforgettable Moments in Newcastle's History" Police repelled a Viking invasion of Newcastle city centre on 10th December 1974. Viking v Anglo Saxon - An unusual way to spend your weekend, but the smile on the face of. . Viking Peter Towers captures a wench on a beach on 10th August 1973. Skinheads on the streets of Newcastle on 25th May 1991. Naturalist David Bellamy carries Neptune, alias Mr Phil Lodge out of the surf on the Blue. David Bellamy and Diane Crozier, of English Nature, plant wild flowers to represent. . David Bellamy teaches Mark Cumberledge, aged 2, from Hookergate about Chopwell Woods. It's tatifolarious how tickled I am to see you again auntie. Europe, United Kingdom, England, Cambridge University view of the 19th century architecture. Mrs M Milburn with her grandson Francis John Woodley in his high pram on 23rd March 1961. Mrs L Jackson, of Cross Parade with Susan in a pram which cost £5 on 23rd March A medieval battle at St Marys Hospital Stanningtonon21st September1970. In this captivating collection capturing moments from various eras and walks of life in Newcastle's history, we focus solely on "two people only. " From fierce battles between Vikings and Anglo Saxons to heartwarming scenes shared by families and friends alike – these images tell stories that have shaped our city. Witnessing police repelling a Viking invasion right at the heart of Newcastle city center is an event etched into our memories forever; it reminds us that even amidst chaos and conflict there are always two sides fighting for what they believe in.