Upcoming Rum Events
Upcoming Rum Events Join us on Friday 28th November where you’ll be able to sample the spirit, listen to Luan Hanratty tell us about the… Read More »Upcoming Rum Events
Luan Hanratty
Adding a Metro Stop Between Tynemouth and North Shields
Controversial! Adding a Metro Stop Between Tynemouth and North Shields 12th Nov 2025 Suggestion for a new Metro station to bring more activity to the… Read More »Adding a Metro Stop Between Tynemouth and North Shields
My new rum takes inspiration from a reef that has sunk countless ships in the Tyne
My new rum takes inspiration from a reef that has sunk countless ships in the Tyne 21st Oct 2025 Feature in the Shields Gazette https://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/my-new-rum-takes-inspiration-from-a-reef-that-has-sunk-countless-ships-in-the-tyne-5364641… Read More »My new rum takes inspiration from a reef that has sunk countless ships in the Tyne
Introducing Black Middens Rum 🥃
Introducing Black Middens Rum 🥃🌊 Born from the tides, shaped by the North Sea, Black Middens Rum is Penbal’s tribute to Tyneside’s maritime spirit. Infused with cherry,… Read More »Introducing Black Middens Rum 🥃
Tynemouth Castle Drawbridge Found?
Is this slightly raised dry patch of land in the Moat the foundation of a pier for the medieval drawbridge? The dry mound in the… Read More »Tynemouth Castle Drawbridge Found?
Roman Arrowhead Found at Tynemouth
By Luan Hanratty This remarkable and unmistakable discovery, as well as the other finds, have emerged from between 60cm-75cm down on a 60cm-wide x 100cm-long… Read More »Roman Arrowhead Found at Tynemouth
The Roman Road into Tynemouth and What Remains Today
By Luan Hanratty Of course, we all know Hadrian’s Wall ended at Segedunum, but we’ve wrritten loads in these pages on what filled the gap… Read More »The Roman Road into Tynemouth and What Remains Today
Home of the Coaly Tyne Tar
The Home of the Coaly Tyne Tar A Tynemouth-themed Sunderland jug recently came up for auction featuring some delightful local verse. Posted by the excellent… Read More »Home of the Coaly Tyne Tar
The Crimson One
The Crimson One In Bremenium, a cock crows,On midsummer night,Spears and shields together form,Barrier between cold and missed Apennines,Now facing feared terra, Of mountain passes and hissed wind,Which… Read More »The Crimson One
Should Tynemouth Castle Banks Be Restored As A Right of Way?
Should Tynemouth Castle Banks Be Restored As A Right of Way? Update 4.6.2025: Big progress! English Heritage have announced they will open the top and… Read More »Should Tynemouth Castle Banks Be Restored As A Right of Way?