By Gary Holland The rivers Tyne and Wear will forever be associated with the coal trade. Both have an illustrious maritime heritage related to shipbuilding and… Read More »Plan of the Rivers Tyne & Wear — Casson’s Map of 1801
The obelisk should be a proud focal point for people in Shields. But even though it was the site of Gardner’s cottage, it has become… Read More »The Ralph Gardner Memorial on Chirton Green in North Shields is to be Restored!
To this day, no one really knows where the Vallum began. . . . This massive ditch formed a buffer zone to the south of… Read More »Is This The Start of the Vallum in Newcastle?
Hot off the press! The Tynemouth Guide is now available 3rd April 2025 Many weeks of work have gone into this sparkling new 16-page publication.… Read More »Hot off the press! The Tynemouth Guide is now available
Tynemouth Should Celebrate St Oswin’s Day 12th March 2025 Every year the summer holidays are kicked off in July with the Mouth of the Tyne… Read More »Tynemouth Should Celebrate St Oswin’s Day
On Captains Wharf at the South Shields riverfront is a familiar and much loved piece of public art that looks out across the Tyne. This… Read More »The Day ‘The Spirit of South Shields’ Saved The ‘Spirit of the Tyne’ Ferry
How likely is it that significant Roman aftefacts and structures were cleared when the shipyard was expanded at the turn of the 20th century? Hundreds… Read More »The Roman Remains That Were Lost Under Swan Hunter
Wor Peg’s Trip te Tynemouth The sun wes shinin i’ the west,An’ aw wes shinin i’ me best,An’ Peggy like a queen wes drest,The day… Read More »Wor Peg’s Trip te Tynemouth
By William Trow 16th July 2021. Summary The following text explains my idea, from evidence found, how the Romans could have created a permanent high… Read More »Possible Roman Navigation Features at The Mouth of The River Tyne
Housebuilding started over the North Walbottle Romano-British Enclosure 13th Jan 2025 Housebuilding has started over the North Walbottle Romano-British Enclosure, opposite Abbey Grange. Historic Environment… Read More »Housebuilding started over the North Walbottle Romano-British Enclosure
