In Pictures: Dazzling display kicks off Great Exhibition Of The North
Drones and fireworks ensured the spectacle got off to a memorable start in front of 20,000 people.
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The Great Exhibition Of The North got off to a spectacular start with an opening event around the River Tyne in Newcastle and Gateshead.
Drones and fireworks provided an aerial spectacle for an estimated 20,000 gathered on the quayside.
The Exhibition is intended to showcase the North and counter suggestions that it is in decline.