Tynemouth Priory Land to be Developed
Tynemouth Priory Land to be Developed 1st April 2024 by Penbal Wizard Please check the date of this post Council leaders have stated that the… Read More »Tynemouth Priory Land to be Developed
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A 250 Year Old Plan of Land Ownership in North Shields
By Gary Holland and Luan Hanratty The image above shows a plan of land ownership of the North Shields area in the 1700s. This fascinating… Read More »A 250 Year Old Plan of Land Ownership in North Shields
A Close Look at an Early Chart of the Tyne
By Gary Holland When I was 16 years old I started my first job — working at John Lilley & Gillie Ltd on North Shields Quay. As well as… Read More »A Close Look at an Early Chart of the Tyne
Finding Blake Chesters – 3rd Edition
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A Roman Dune Burial in Tynemouth
By Gary Holland Many of us local to Tyneside will have fond memories of the Plaza in Tynemouth. Depending on your age, you may have… Read More »A Roman Dune Burial in Tynemouth
Under Howard Street
Under Howard Street by Dean Jolly I often thought as one does wonderLost in musings when one walks to workWhat hides neath Howard Street I’d… Read More »Under Howard Street
The Beginnings of Tynemouth
By Gary Holland Tynemouth is a place that is steeped in history. The town has seen invasions by the Romans and Vikings, two World Wars,… Read More »The Beginnings of Tynemouth
Time and the Shoe Man
Time and the Shoe Man By Celia Bryce This short fantasy story about North Shields was written by Tynemouth writer and singer-songwriter, Celia Bryce, for… Read More »Time and the Shoe Man
Dutch Marine Engineers Van Oord to Establish Tyne Base
Dutch Marine Engineers Van Oord to Establish Tyne Base 24th March 2023 Royal Van Oord’s flagship wind installation vessel Aeolus will be stationed at the… Read More »Dutch Marine Engineers Van Oord to Establish Tyne Base
Medieval Document Discovered in Tyneside Market
By Gary Holland There is a famous saying that one man’s rubbish is another man’s treasure. Therefore this post begins with the author in South… Read More »Medieval Document Discovered in Tyneside Market