Tynemouth Borough Planning Scheme 1925
By Gary Holland This post relates to a plan of several areas of North Tyneside from 100 years ago. The plan, dated October 1925 shows… Read More »Tynemouth Borough Planning Scheme 1925
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Old Gatehouse Walls Revealed at Tynemouth Castle
The recent dry weather we’ve had has revealed the outline of some old fortifications at Tynemouth Castle. When viewed from the area of the keep,… Read More »Old Gatehouse Walls Revealed at Tynemouth Castle
Plan of the Rivers Tyne & Wear — Casson’s Map of 1801
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
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
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
Medieval Document Discovered in Tyneside Market
By Gary Holland There is a famous saying that one man’s rubbish is another man’s treasure. Therefore this post begins with the author in South… Read More »Medieval Document Discovered in Tyneside Market
A Roman Fort at Tynemouth? Saxton’s Map of 1637
By Gary Holland Christopher Saxton was arguably the most prominent cartographer working in England in his lifetime. Born in Dewsbury, Yorkshire, c1540, he is known… Read More »A Roman Fort at Tynemouth? Saxton’s Map of 1637