Caroline Oswald

Did you know the big building on Linskill Terrace is running a special campaign, The Big Give, from the 2nd to 9th of December?...

Discover the true North Shields love story of Tommy and Mary, who met on the factory floor of Tyne Brand. From wartime struggles to life on Brewhouse Bank, their story captures the heart, heritage, and resilience of our town.

Discover the story of Hunter’s Bakery in North Shields — from warm bread and family memories to the legendary Roselyn Hall ballroom above the shop.

Nearly 30 years at Pet Fare, Claire Hull has built more than a pet shop — she’s built a lifeline. Discover her incredible acts of kindness in North Shields.

From late-night jazz and dartboards to modern craft ales and cosy community vibes — the story of the Oddfellows Arms and its rebirth as The Seven Stars is a true North Shields classic.

Dominic Smith from Counterculture discusses the creative vision and community impact behind North Shields 800 — a year of heritage, art and local pride.

Meet Headstand Mike — the local legend turning North Shields upside-down! From cannons to rooftops, he’s on a mission to complete 800 headstands for the town’s 800th anniversary. Discover his story, highlights, and what’s next.

When my late mother, Veronica, answered an Amber Films advert in the 1980s, she never imagined how much those North Shields singalongs would change her life. From the smoky nights of the New Clarendon pub to cassette recordings capturing forgotten songs, characters, and the warmth of Shields community spirit, this story revisits a lost world. Featuring connections to Amber’s iconic dramas like Shields Stories and In Fading Light, and even a German film crew’s visit, the tapes reveal both laughter and poignancy. As I press play nearly forty years later, voices rise again — reminding us of a time when everyday folk filled local pubs with music, humour, and camaraderie. This is more than history: it’s a community memory waiting to be rediscovered.

Through the project ‘The Bombing of North Shields’, the children carried out real-world research and learned practical documentary photography skills to explore the lasting consequences of the bombings. Using old photos and maps, they worked out walking routes of the many sites where bombs had fallen around the town to observe the effect they had on the area.

Discover Ricky Also’s mural, I Beg That Sound, located at Brandling Terrace. Created for the Elevation Mural Festival, it celebrates North Shields' vibrant music scene. Part of our complete guide to the Elevation Wall Murals. Meet the artists and explore the stories behind this creative town-wide project.