A Sad Failure for ‘An Ambition for North Shields’
A Sad Failure for ‘An Ambition for North Shields’ 13th January 2023 In the space of a few months we’re seeing the likely destruction of… Read More »A Sad Failure for ‘An Ambition for North Shields’
Luan Hanratty
A Game-Changer for North Shields
A Game-Changer for North Shields 11th January 2023 A ferry link to Scandinavia could return to the Tyne in 2026. The company Bergen Cruise Line… Read More »A Game-Changer for North Shields
“Ryoutous and Rowtous” Armed Mobs at Tynemouth Castle and the Longsands: A Case from the Star Chamber, 1593
The following is a summary of a fascinating trial in 1593 that took place against the backdrop of Tynemouth Castle and the lucrative North Shields… Read More »“Ryoutous and Rowtous” Armed Mobs at Tynemouth Castle and the Longsands: A Case from the Star Chamber, 1593
What’s in a Name: Part 4: The Stronghold at South Shields
Despite its proximity to North Shields and Tynemouth, the story of South Shields weaves its own way through the ages. In Roman times, it was… Read More »What’s in a Name: Part 4: The Stronghold at South Shields
What’s in a Name — Part 3: The Fort at the End of the Wall
Many people think that the names of Roman forts in Britain were Latin. Although the country was administered in Latin, just as in Gaul, most… Read More »What’s in a Name — Part 3: The Fort at the End of the Wall
Benebalcrag, May 7th 794 — by Robert Westall
Benebalcrag, May 7th 794 — by Robert Westall Part 1 Part 2 Or listen to the story here: The links above are to a previously unpublished… Read More »Benebalcrag, May 7th 794 — by Robert Westall
Benebalcrag, May 7th 794 — by Robert Westall — Part 2
Benebalcrag, May 7th 794 by Robert Westall Part 2 of 2 Foreword Read Part 1 At the last moment, the fleet split. Right ships steered for… Read More »Benebalcrag, May 7th 794 — by Robert Westall — Part 2
What’s in a Name? Part 2 — Tynemouth’s Two Celtic Rivers
River names are vital to linguists in piecing together extinct languages, which in turn provides a glimpse into ancient societies. As massive geographical barriers, but… Read More »What’s in a Name? Part 2 — Tynemouth’s Two Celtic Rivers
Benebalcrag, May 7th 794 — by Robert Westall — Part 1
Benebalcrag, May 7th 794 by Robert Westall Part 1 of 2 Foreword Part 1 The Lord is just; Northumbria has done evil, and Northumbria has been… Read More »Benebalcrag, May 7th 794 — by Robert Westall — Part 1
What’s in a Name? Celtic Place Names around Tynemouth — Part 1 — Penbal Crag
There was a time when Welsh was spoken all across this country, and some of it remains in the very oldest features of the land.… Read More »What’s in a Name? Celtic Place Names around Tynemouth — Part 1 — Penbal Crag