World War II and Tynemouth Borough
The Second World War was a long, hard and messy slog. Everyone was directly affected by it, so much so, that I’d never be able… Read More »World War II and Tynemouth Borough
History
“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
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
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
The Governor’s Tree — A Myth Rooted in Reality?
The Governor’s Tree is a familiar Tynemouth fixture that sits in a recess in the wall towards the bottom of Correction Bank—the stretch of Tynemouth… Read More »The Governor’s Tree — A Myth Rooted in Reality?
Boats on the Tyne
Boats on the Tyne By Dalton Linkleter (b. 1928) Memories of life on the river in the late 1940s and early 50s. When the river… Read More »Boats on the Tyne
A Roman Pharos at North Shields
Clifford’s Fort on the Fish Quay is the remains of a 17th century defence battery which may have been preceded by a Tudor era fort.… Read More »A Roman Pharos at North Shields
King Eddies Corollary: Curating the Art
A collection of 19th century paintings of this well-practised view, only with dates and titles referencing the bay, e.g. not titled, ‘A View of Tynemouth… Read More »King Eddies Corollary: Curating the Art