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HELS PATTISON: MAKING GREAT MUSIC: IT’S JUST WHAT SHE DOES

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By Mark Tavender | Photography by Wayne Bordoli Photography There is such a rich seam of musical talent along our stretch of the coast that it is impossible to get...

Poppies in memory of lives lost during world wars 

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By Rachel Chapman Two North Shields sisters have once again arranged a display of poppies on Clifford’s Fort in memory of lives lost during world wars.  For Margaret Sturmey and Sue...

Linskill family worked to improve town’s economic and social life 

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By Rachel Chapman Linskill is a well-known name in North Shields. Streets have the name and many townspeople were pupils of the former Linskill School, now a thriving community hub.  So...

John Foster Spence (1818-1901) – the ‘Grand Old Man of Shields’ 

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By Rachel Chapman Over the centuries, North Shields has been the home of many great people committed to improving the lives of others.  One such person was Quaker, John Foster Spence...

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

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By Rachel Chapman   From humble beginnings, Sir James Knott – shipping magnate, entrepreneur and philanthropist – became one of the great folk who helped shape North Shields.  The iconic Knotts Flats,...

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