Why INSSA? Because Football is Crucial
Why INSSA? Because Football is Crucial William Jarrett, Interim INSSA Chair Football is in my blood. It’s in my bones. It’s in my DNA. As… Read More »Why INSSA? Because Football is Crucial
History
Possible Mosaic Found at Blake Chesters in 1970s and 80s
I’ve worked for several years on the Blake Chesters thesis, steadily building up a picture of the place to strengthen the evidence for a Roman… Read More »Possible Mosaic Found at Blake Chesters in 1970s and 80s
News From Nowhere – The Fish and The Phoenix
Here’s an article from 2015, originally published in True Faith, celebrating Shields’ glorious FA Vase campaign that year. “We have decided to publish this piece… Read More »News From Nowhere – The Fish and The Phoenix
An Open Letter to North Shields FC Committee
An Open Letter to North Shields FC Committee 31st Jan 2024 Dear Club Committee, We represent the newly formed Independent North Shields Supporters Association. We… Read More »An Open Letter to North Shields FC Committee
Finding Blake Chesters – 3rd Edition
Or watch the video here: Or watch this 22 minute talk at the Newcaslte Society of Antiquaries showcase:
Point Pleasant, the Site of a Roman Dock?
The old Riverside Branch Line, which preceded the Tyne & Wear Metro, included the station ‘Point Pleasant’ between Wallsend and Willington Quay, which is now… Read More »Point Pleasant, the Site of a Roman Dock?
Barque “DIAMANT”
The Wreck of the Diamant, 26th March 1898 Like so many of the shipwrecks documented in these pages, this Norwegian barque struggled into the harbour in… Read More »Barque “DIAMANT”
Schooner “HANNAH AND ELEANOR”
Schooner Hannah and Eleanor Rescued from Tynemouth Haven, 7th February 1883 It had become usual since the piers had been under construction, that during violent storms, ships… Read More »Schooner “HANNAH AND ELEANOR”
Brig “FIRST OF MAY”
Brig First of May Wrecked at Prior’s Haven During a Day of Destruction, 21st December 1876 From the Brigade records: “At 10:30 in the morning of… Read More »Brig “FIRST OF MAY”
Barque “LOWESTOFT”
Crew of the Barque Lowestoft Saved, 17th Nov 1893 On this date 130 years ago, the Lowestoft, a barque from Blyth, ran into trouble on entering… Read More »Barque “LOWESTOFT”