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
This is a Roman bear cameo from Arbeia. It’s cut from sardonyx stone, a type of agate. As well as being unbelievably detailed and beautiful,… Read More »Caer Urfa and the Agate Bear
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
