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
History
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
Shedding Some Light on King Edward’s Bay
As with most things connected to Tynemouth’s deep history, there’s a whole load of mystery, complexity and confusion surrounding the issue. However, we do know… Read More »Shedding Some Light on King Edward’s Bay
The Destruction, Corruption and Intrigues of Colonel Villiers
Colonel Henry Villiers (1677-1707) is a name that is infamous for his role as Governor of Tynemouth Castle. Both Henry and his father Sir Edward… Read More »The Destruction, Corruption and Intrigues of Colonel Villiers
The Wells and Waters of Tynemouth
This following text is from a post on a Tynemouth History Facebook group on a topic that has been sitting fragmented in my mind for some time.… Read More »The Wells and Waters of Tynemouth
Something Really Old in the Priory
If archaeologists wanted to find something really old in the Priory, there are two key places (among others) to look at. I know that some… Read More »Something Really Old in the Priory
Finding Blake Chesters
Hadrian’s Wall ended at Wallsend, but the frontier carried on to the sea. We’ve identified the site of Blake Chesters, the lost & forgotten camp in North Shields. The evidence includes a 1320 scroll written in Latin and references by antiquaries going back centuries.
Where Were They? The Absence of Roman Settlement in Tynemouth
2022 marks 1900 years since work on Hadrian’s Wall commenced in 122 AD, and this post seeks to shed light on an important question of… Read More »Where Were They? The Absence of Roman Settlement in Tynemouth
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