Names Buried Beneath the Ages
Names BuriedBeneath the Ages From land between two riversWhere saints dwelt in monasteries,Tigris boatmen were brought hereTo navigate the hard end of empire. On new… Read More »Names Buried Beneath the Ages
Arbeia
Upcoming Talk at South Shields Museum and Art Gallery
Upcoming Talk at South Shields Museum and Art Gallery 10th Jun 2026 From the Shields Gazette: https://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/historian-to-delve-into-the-early-medieval-period-of-south-shields-8666152 Historian to delve into the Early Medieval period… Read More »Upcoming Talk at South Shields Museum and Art Gallery
Possible Roman Navigation Features at The Mouth of The River Tyne
By William Trow 16th July 2021. Summary The following text explains my idea, from evidence found, how the Romans could have created a permanent high… Read More »Possible Roman Navigation Features at The Mouth of The River Tyne
Roman Stones Missing from Mill Dam Roundabout, South Shields
Roman Stones Missing from Mill Dam Roundabout, South Shields 6th Jan 2025 by Luan Hanratty and Gary Holland Update 2: South Tyneside Council have made… Read More »Roman Stones Missing from Mill Dam Roundabout, South Shields
The Mystery of Arbeia’s Dock
No one knows where the port for Arbeia was, where so many tons of goods, people and coinage passed through so many centuries ago. But… Read More »The Mystery of Arbeia’s Dock
Caer Urfa and the Agate Bear
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
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
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