A Roman Pharos at North Shields
Clifford’s Fort on the Fish Quay is the remains of a 17th century defence battery which may have been preceded by a Tudor era fort.… Read More »A Roman Pharos at North Shields
Cliffords Fort
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