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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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
The Story of The Lifeboat “John Foster Spence”
And more lifeboat lore from old newspapers… By James Linkleter In 1905 my great-grandfather, W. Dalton Linkleter, wrote this stern letter to the Shields Daily… Read More »The Story of The Lifeboat “John Foster Spence”
Tynemouth Castle Drawbridge Found?
Is this slightly raised dry patch of land in the Moat the foundation of a pier for the medieval drawbridge? The dry mound in the… Read More »Tynemouth Castle Drawbridge Found?
Roman Arrowhead Found at Tynemouth
By Luan Hanratty This remarkable and unmistakable discovery, as well as the other finds, have emerged from between 60cm-75cm down on a 60cm-wide x 100cm-long… Read More »Roman Arrowhead Found at Tynemouth
The Roman Road into Tynemouth and What Remains Today
By Luan Hanratty Of course, we all know Hadrian’s Wall ended at Segedunum, but we’ve wrritten loads in these pages on what filled the gap… Read More »The Roman Road into Tynemouth and What Remains Today
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
Should Tynemouth Castle Banks Be Restored As A Right of Way?
Should Tynemouth Castle Banks Be Restored As A Right of Way? Update 4.6.2025: Big progress! English Heritage have announced they will open the top and… Read More »Should Tynemouth Castle Banks Be Restored As A Right of Way?
Hot off the press! The Tynemouth Guide is now available
Hot off the press! The Tynemouth Guide is now available 3rd April 2025 Many weeks of work have gone into this sparkling new 16-page publication.… Read More »Hot off the press! The Tynemouth Guide is now available