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Exploring North Shields: Coastal Charm, and Hidden Treasures | By Claire Scott
"From ship-spotting and seafood to music, markets, and sunsets — North Shields has become one of the North East’s most surprising and loveable coastal towns."
I Love North Shields VISITS PATTERDALE ESTATE
I Love North Shields was invited by Cat Morton to visit the Patterdale Estate in the heart of the Lake District. Sometimes, you just need...
Barry’s Fruit and Veg The Heart and Soul of North Shields
By Pauline Stewart Barry and Bernie, the dynamic duo behind Barry’s Fruit and Veg, are more than just your average grocers—they are community heroes. With...
GOD BLESS THEE,TOM HADAWAY
By Diane Wailes There was a time when everyone in North Shields knew the name ‘Tom Hadaway’. A blue plaque marks the house where he...
TYNEMOUTH VOLUNTEER LIFE BRIGADE WATCH HOUSE MUSEUM
By Carol Davison When I was invited to take a look around the TVLB Watch House Museum, I must admit, I wasn’t expecting much more...
ALL ABOARD SOUTH TYNESIDE COASTAL HEROES TOUR
By Mark Tavender No way was I going to turn down an opportunity to go on a trip on The Tyne Idols Bus. I first...
Shields’ best kept secret? The Blyth & Tyne Model Railway Society
By Adrian Lee | Photography @Blyth & Tyne Model Railway Society Is the Blyth & Tyne Model Railway Society Shields’ best kept secret? On the first...
Uncovering the medieval secrets of St Leonard’s Leper Hospital
From childhood wanderings in Northumberland Park to uncovering secrets buried for centuries, local historian Mike Coates traces how a small burn helped shape the origins of North Shields itself. Drawing on archaeology, medieval records and a lifetime of passion for the town, his rediscovered work reveals the lost story of the Pow Burn, Spital Dene and the remarkable St Leonard’s Leper Hospital – a place of faith, charity and significance now emerging once more from beneath the park.
Old Low Light: Still shining a light on North Shields and its Fish Quay
The Old Low Light Heritage Centre stands proudly on North Shields Fish Quay as the town’s oldest surviving building, once a guiding light for ships navigating the Tyne. Today, after major restoration and decades of changing purpose, it continues to illuminate the area’s rich maritime heritage. Run by dedicated volunteers, the centre has become a vibrant community hub, offering exhibitions, events, walks, workshops, and stunning river views. Its story is one of resilience, renewal, and a deep commitment to preserving local history.
