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Appeal launched to save North Shields 800 artwork panels
Seven striking public art panels created for North Shields’ 800th anniversary are now seeking a permanent home. North Shields: 800 Years in the Making, the large-scale works by local artist Conrad Milne reimagine the town’s story through layered imagery, poetry and archive. Previously displayed at North Shields Central Library, organisers are calling on venues to keep this landmark cultural commission visible for generations to come — preserving a powerful visual celebration of the town’s heritage.
Interview exclusive: Simon Donald – him off the Viz
Dive into our exclusive interview with Simon Donald, the irreverent force behind Viz and infamous characters like Sid the Sexist. From launching a 12-page cult comic in a Newcastle bedroom to selling a million copies an issue, Simon reflects on family, fame and life beyond Viz. With tales of rock stars, stand-up and North Shields roots, this is the story of the man far beyond ‘Him off the Viz.’
Historic Royal Visit Painting Unveiled in North Shields
As part of the North Shields 800 celebrations, a long-overlooked piece of local maritime heritage was brought back into the spotlight today with the unveiling of a newly restored oil painting titled The Royal Visit to the Tyne, August 1884, by North Shields-born artist John Davison Liddell (1859–1942).
North Shields Unveils Powerful New Statue Honouring Mary Ann Macham
North Shields has marked a powerful moment in its 800-year history with the unveiling of a new bronze statue honouring Mary Ann Macham — an enslaved woman who escaped a plantation in Virginia, survived a dangerous transatlantic journey, and began a new life of freedom in this town on Christmas Day, 1831.
New I Love North Shields Photowalk Pop-Up Gallery Opens in North Shields
I Love North Shields is launching a new Pop-Up Gallery at Low Quay Brew Co on Thursday 27 November, featuring photographs created during Photowalk Two — part of the ongoing North Shields 800 programme. This project is supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Robert “Mouseman” Thompson in North Shields: A Hidden Legacy and Carved Mice
his in-depth feature traces the story of Robert “Mouseman” Thompson — the Yorkshire craftsman famous for his carved mice — and uncovers his unexpected footprint in North Shields, from Mouseman furniture in St Columba’s church to the 1958 Wooden Dolly in Northumberland Square.
ILNS Poems on Walls Project
Poems on Walls: Bringing Poetry and Art to the Streets of North Shields North Shields is set to see poetry take centre stage in a new public art project, Poems on Walls, funded by North Tyneside Council and delivered as part of the North Shields 800 community programme, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
North Shields 800: Conrad Milne Unveils New Artwork Celebrating 800 Years
Local artist Conrad Milne has unveiled a breathtaking new artwork, North Shields 800 Years in the Making, at Three Tanners Bank. Featuring collaborations with poet Dean Jolly, photographer Hazel Plater and author David Scholey, the piece captures 800 years of Shields’ history in layered digital art.
Vessel North Shields: Bold Art Installation Transforms Tyne Brand Hoardings
‘Vessel’ transforms the Tyne Brand Hoardings on North Shields Fish Quay with bold art celebrating the town’s maritime heritage and creative spirit.
Glory – Marcus Reed’s wall mural for Elevation
Discover Marcus Reed’s mural, Glory, located on the Salt Market Social building at the Fish Quay. Created for the Elevation Mural Festival, it reinterprets his artwork from the local band Hector Gannet’s single and celebrates community, heritage, and creative spirit. Part of our complete guide to the Elevation Wall Murals. Meet the artists and explore the stories behind this town-wide project.
