The Infamous History of the Black Middens
This notorious reef known as the Black Middens, has been claiming ships and the lives of mariners since the time of the Vikings. Being almost… Read More »The Infamous History of the Black Middens
North Shields
Adding a Metro Stop Between Tynemouth and North Shields
Controversial! Adding a Metro Stop Between Tynemouth and North Shields 12th Nov 2025 Suggestion for a new Metro station to bring more activity to the… Read More »Adding a Metro Stop Between Tynemouth and North Shields
Tynemouth Borough Planning Scheme 1925
By Gary Holland This post relates to a plan of several areas of North Tyneside from 100 years ago. The plan, dated October 1925 shows… Read More »Tynemouth Borough Planning Scheme 1925
Home of the Coaly Tyne Tar
The Home of the Coaly Tyne Tar A Tynemouth-themed Sunderland jug recently came up for auction featuring some delightful local verse. Posted by the excellent… Read More »Home of the Coaly Tyne Tar
Theory: Why Hadrian’s Wall Did Not Extend Further East – A Strategic Docking and Defence Zone at Wallsend
By Crasterfarian This theory proposes that Hadrian’s Wall terminated at Segedunum not due to oversight, but because it needed to go no further. Its tactical position… Read More »Theory: Why Hadrian’s Wall Did Not Extend Further East – A Strategic Docking and Defence Zone at Wallsend
The Ralph Gardner Memorial on Chirton Green in North Shields is to be Restored!
The obelisk should be a proud focal point for people in Shields. But even though it was the site of Gardner’s cottage, it has become… Read More »The Ralph Gardner Memorial on Chirton Green in North Shields is to be Restored!
The Old Wooden Doll
The Old Wooden Doll by Keith Barrett The embers burn slowly inthe fireside In this proper old boozerOn the banks of the Tyne Canvas floor… Read More »The Old Wooden Doll
Shiels to Shields
Shiels to Shields by Dean Jolly North Shields founded 800 years agoBuilt upon the banks of the river TyneWhere Prior Germanus built the first homesThat… Read More »Shiels to Shields
800 Years of North Shields
800 Years of North Shields Stuck in sodden dugouts while easterly batters,Fish and nets are meant for this dwelling,Great work has gone on, marsh drained… Read More »800 Years of North Shields
