IN a grisly scene in Victorian London a blade flashes and another victim falls to the ground.

No, it's not the set for yet another blockbuster set in the movie-friendly North-East.

It was a popular annual exhibition which drew the crowds at the weekend.

Exhibits including dolls houses, Viking ships and even a model Jack the Ripper were the star attractions.

The third Dolls House and Miniatures exhibition was held at Blackhill Community Centre, Consett, on Saturday.

Organised by Durham and District Dolls House Club, it attracted families and enthusiasts from throughout the area.

They marvelled at the many traditional and quirky exhibits, including complete and under-construction Victorian dolls houses.

The Jack the Ripper miniature scene was made by Sandra Burdon of Chilton