At Tynemouth Priory
At Tynemouth Priory by William Lisle Bowles AFTER A TEMPESTUOUS VOYAGE.As slow I climb the cliff’s ascending side,Much musing on the track of terror past,When… Read More »At Tynemouth Priory
Tynemouth Priory
“Ryoutous and Rowtous” Armed Mobs at Tynemouth Castle and the Longsands: A Case from the Star Chamber, 1593
The following is a summary of a fascinating trial in 1593 that took place against the backdrop of Tynemouth Castle and the lucrative North Shields… Read More »“Ryoutous and Rowtous” Armed Mobs at Tynemouth Castle and the Longsands: A Case from the Star Chamber, 1593
Benebalcrag, May 7th 794 — by Robert Westall
Benebalcrag, May 7th 794 — by Robert Westall Part 1 Part 2 Or listen to the story here: The links above are to a previously unpublished… Read More »Benebalcrag, May 7th 794 — by Robert Westall
Benebalcrag, May 7th 794 — by Robert Westall — Part 2
Benebalcrag, May 7th 794 by Robert Westall Part 2 of 2 Foreword Read Part 1 At the last moment, the fleet split. Right ships steered for… Read More »Benebalcrag, May 7th 794 — by Robert Westall — Part 2
Benebalcrag, May 7th 794 — by Robert Westall — Part 1
Benebalcrag, May 7th 794 by Robert Westall Part 1 of 2 Foreword Part 1 The Lord is just; Northumbria has done evil, and Northumbria has been… Read More »Benebalcrag, May 7th 794 — by Robert Westall — Part 1
What’s in a Name? Celtic Place Names around Tynemouth — Part 1 — Penbal Crag
There was a time when Welsh was spoken all across this country, and some of it remains in the very oldest features of the land.… Read More »What’s in a Name? Celtic Place Names around Tynemouth — Part 1 — Penbal Crag
The Governor’s Tree — A Myth Rooted in Reality?
The Governor’s Tree is a familiar Tynemouth fixture that sits in a recess in the wall towards the bottom of Correction Bank—the stretch of Tynemouth… Read More »The Governor’s Tree — A Myth Rooted in Reality?
Shedding Some Light on King Edward’s Bay
As with most things connected to Tynemouth’s deep history, there’s a whole load of mystery, complexity and confusion surrounding the issue. However, we do know… Read More »Shedding Some Light on King Edward’s Bay
The Destruction, Corruption and Intrigues of Colonel Villiers
Colonel Henry Villiers (1677-1707) is a name that is infamous for his role as Governor of Tynemouth Castle. Both Henry and his father Sir Edward… Read More »The Destruction, Corruption and Intrigues of Colonel Villiers
Something Really Old in the Priory
If archaeologists wanted to find something really old in the Priory, there are two key places (among others) to look at. I know that some… Read More »Something Really Old in the Priory
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