Rachel Chapman

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I have lived in North Shields for more than 20 years and for the past eight have enjoyed finding out about the history and heritage of the town and fish quay as a trustee and volunteer of the Old Low Light Heritage Centre. I work with colleagues at the centre to share some of the stories we discover.

Sir James Knott (1855-1934) – one of the great folk of...

Rachel Chapman - December 24, 2024 0

Dorothy Brownlee holds the silver medal given to her grandfather after the brave rescue of the Rohilla ship by Tynemouth RNLI

Remembering how one Shields family were at the heart of a...

Rachel Chapman - July 1, 2024 0

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Something for the weekend: The Tyne Cyclist and Pedestrian Tunnel

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Beneath the River Tyne lies a unique piece of history—the Tyne Cyclist and Pedestrian Tunnel. Opened in 1951 as Britain’s first purpose-built cycling tunnel, it links Howdon and Jarrow with twin passages for walkers and cyclists. With original 1950s wooden escalators and Grade II listed status, this 270-meter tunnel remains a remarkable blend of engineering heritage and modern-day utility.

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