Little Red Siren Suit – for Norma Shearer
Little Red Siren Suit For Norma Shearer She was dressed in her red dressing jacket with red slippersand wrapped in the red tablecloth on which her two… Read More »Little Red Siren Suit – for Norma Shearer
History
How the Prior of Tynemouth Brought Newcastle to the Brink of Ruin in 1510
The following transcript is from a court case at the Star Chamber in 1510, just one year after Henry VIII came to the throne. I… Read More »How the Prior of Tynemouth Brought Newcastle to the Brink of Ruin in 1510
NORTH SHIELDS – All Together Now!
It is 9 years this week since we played Highworth Town in a two legged FA Vase semi final. Anyone who went to Erith and… Read More »NORTH SHIELDS – All Together Now!
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
The Wreck of the Iron Crown and a Letter Left Behind
The Wreck of the Iron Crown and a Letter Left Behind Where better to start this story of a most difficult but entirely successful rescue, than… Read More »The Wreck of the Iron Crown and a Letter Left Behind
The West End Invincibles: When Shields were Flying High for the First Time
Between 1899 and 1901 North Shields Athletic, only newly formed in 1896, were already enjoying success, winning the South Shields and District League and Cup,… Read More »The West End Invincibles: When Shields were Flying High for the First Time
Things the Medieval Monks of Tynemouth Ate
Always be careful when cooking and eating wild plants. Many are toxic and easily mistaken. Wild Cabbage Brassica oleracea — Towards the end of the summer and beginning… Read More »Things the Medieval Monks of Tynemouth Ate
St Mary’s Light on Penbal Crag
St Mary’s Light on Penbal Crag From mountain ridge to forest caveThe scattered flowers of summer smile,But dark and heavy rolls the waveThat sweeps round Tynemouth’s… Read More »St Mary’s Light on Penbal Crag
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
Lighting the Fire of Football
‘Harvest From The Deep’ is a series from the Independent North Shields Supporters Association digging into the history of the football club. Remarkably, this letter… Read More »Lighting the Fire of Football