Shiels to Shields
Shiels to Shields by Dean Jolly North Shields founded 800 years agoBuilt upon the banks of the river TyneWhere Prior Germanus built the first homesThat… Read More »Shiels to Shields
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An Improvement to Collingwood’s Monument
An Improvement to Collingwood’s Monument 14th April 2024 by Penbal Wizard Many residents or visitors to Tynemouth will have enjoyed the view from Collingwood’s Monument.… Read More »An Improvement to Collingwood’s Monument
Tynemouth Priory Land to be Developed
Tynemouth Priory Land to be Developed 1st April 2024 by Penbal Wizard Please check the date of this post Council leaders have stated that the… Read More »Tynemouth Priory Land to be Developed
A 250 Year Old Plan of Land Ownership in North Shields
By Gary Holland and Luan Hanratty The image above shows a plan of land ownership of the North Shields area in the 1700s. This fascinating… Read More »A 250 Year Old Plan of Land Ownership in North Shields
A Close Look at an Early Chart of the Tyne
By Gary Holland When I was 16 years old I started my first job — working at John Lilley & Gillie Ltd on North Shields Quay. As well as… Read More »A Close Look at an Early Chart of the Tyne
Finding Blake Chesters – 3rd Edition
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A Roman Dune Burial in Tynemouth
By Gary Holland Many of us local to Tyneside will have fond memories of the Plaza in Tynemouth. Depending on your age, you may have… Read More »A Roman Dune Burial in Tynemouth
Under Howard Street
Under Howard Street by Dean Jolly I often thought as one does wonderLost in musings when one walks to workWhat hides neath Howard Street I’d… Read More »Under Howard Street
The Beginnings of Tynemouth
By Gary Holland Tynemouth is a place that is steeped in history. The town has seen invasions by the Romans and Vikings, two World Wars,… Read More »The Beginnings of Tynemouth
Time and the Shoe Man
Time and the Shoe Man By Celia Bryce This short fantasy story about North Shields was written by Tynemouth writer and singer-songwriter, Celia Bryce, for… Read More »Time and the Shoe Man