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
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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
Plan of the Rivers Tyne & Wear — Casson’s Map of 1801
By Gary Holland The rivers Tyne and Wear will forever be associated with the coal trade. Both have an illustrious maritime heritage related to shipbuilding and… Read More »Plan of the Rivers Tyne & Wear — Casson’s Map of 1801
The Day ‘The Spirit of South Shields’ Saved The ‘Spirit of the Tyne’ Ferry
On Captains Wharf at the South Shields riverfront is a familiar and much loved piece of public art that looks out across the Tyne. This… Read More »The Day ‘The Spirit of South Shields’ Saved The ‘Spirit of the Tyne’ Ferry
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
Ghosts of the Past
Ghosts of the Past No wall ran here,and waves battered no pier.Their boats were beached,and chiefs beseeched,behind the marine palisade,cunning yet afraid,glinting in secret glade.Civilisation… Read More »Ghosts of the Past
A Watchful Eye
A Watchful Eye God wealder,Val our dei,Osiris of our Nile,Knew of these waters,Bringing bread and wine,From Serapis via emperor,To our geard,To our Tyne and mouth,Os-god… Read More »A Watchful Eye
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
The River Tyne God
The Tyne Improvement Commission were formed in 1850 and brought together the 4 boroughs of Tyneside to serve the river and maintain it. Their motto… Read More »The River Tyne God
The Pride of the Tyne
The Pride of the Tyne Cranes loom the skylineOver the riverIn sunsets of orange and flameGhosts walk the cobbles Cold in the morningsOf merchant ships… Read More »The Pride of the Tyne