Rome back to A World of Obelisks Location: Piazza S. Giovanni, Laterano, Rome, Italy Pharaoh: Tuthmosis III (reigned 1504-1450 B.C.) Height: 105.6 feet Weight: 455 tons Story: The so-called Lateran obelisk is the largest standing obelisk in the world.ome back to A World of Obelisks Location: Piazza S. Giovanni, Laterano, Rome, Italy Pharaoh: Tuthmosis III (reigned 1504-1450 B.C.) Height: 105.6 feet Weight: 455 tons Story: The so-called Lateran obelisk is the largest standing obelisk in the world.
The beach scenes filmed in Vera, ITV's crime drama where Brenda Blethyn plays Detective Chief Inspector Vera Stanhope, were shot on location at the Blyth beach, near Blyth in Northumberland, England.
The impressive beach views and landmarks of a costal town will be showcased to millions when it takes the leading role in a hit detective drama. Bafta-winning actress Brenda Blethyn was back on Tyneside this week as filming gets under way for the fourth series of the popular show Vera.