Bird's eye snaps showcase North East in 1930s

Smith's docks in North Shields in North Tyneside around the 1930s

A collection of photos from the 1930s show what a region looked like from the sky.

The pictures of the North East, released by Historic England, were taken by Arthur Hobart, an early commercial photographer who started his business in the 1920s.

Aerial photographs for postcards were in demand and were believed to be Mr Hobart's largest market, Historic England said.

Here are some of photos of the North East from the photographer's collection.

This photo showcases Riverside Road and Alnmouth Bay in Northumberland

The Scotia Engine Works in Sunderland

The Pleasure Ground and Yachting Lake in South Shields was a popular spot

The Smith's Docks at the South Bank in Middlesbrough

A photograph of Cullercoats Bay in North Tyneside