History & Heritage

Explore the rich history and proud heritage of North Shields — from its shipyards and fishing traditions to the people, places, and stories that shaped our town. Discover how the past continues to inspire the future of our community.

Discover North Shields: History, Heritage and a New Creative Future

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Community celebrates mural North Shields No4 by Anthony Downie. Photo by Wayne Bordoli

Discover North Shields — a coastal town of heritage, heart and creativity. From the historic Fish Quay to new music, art and community projects, explore the stories shaping its future with I Love North Shields.

The Pigeon Loft with a View – North Shields’ Hidden History at Salt Market

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Back in the ‘80s, a local businessman built one of the North’s fanciest pigeon lofts — right on the Fish Quay roof that’s now the Salt Market Social. Here’s the story of Tom Young, the man who mixed business with birds and left his mark high above North Shields.

The Demon Drink: Temperance in North Shields History

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North Shields was once called England’s “most drunken town.” Discover how locals — from Mrs Hill’s coffee rooms to John Hunt’s herbal bar — led a temperance revolution that shaped the town’s drinking culture and inspired today’s sober-curious trend.

Written in the Stars – The Story of Oddfellows and The Seven Stars, North Shields

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Peter Irving by Gaby Zak

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.

POETRY: the sycamore gap.

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By Hanzala Mojibi was it all toooffensive,that i existed? was it rudethat i stood still,silent,a night watch on the northern wall? is itrooted deep,a primal urge to...

POETRY: Tyne Brand

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"Artwork, Former Tyne Brand Factory Site, Fish Quay, North Shields - geograph.org.uk - 7740608" by Geoff Holland is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. Image Credit: Geoff Holland

By Dean Jolly Long shadows cast by seagulls on the quayUpon the walls of the old brick factory.Inside, a blackbird's eyes adjust to seeThrough a...

Exhibition: Harvest from the Deep

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Harvest from the Deep. North Shields Fisherman Martin Rogers at work

Photographs telling the story of North Shields’ fishing industry over the past decade are going on display as part of the town’s 800th anniversary celebrations. The...

 Public invited to help capture historic coastal landmarks of the North

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Photo of side of Spanish City with dome in Whitley Bay

Historic England is launching an interactive map of historic coastal landmarks, celebrating the country’s vibrant seaside heritage.  Historic England is asking people to contribute to the Missing...

Exhibition: Harvest from the Deep

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Harvest from the Deep. North Shields Fisherman Martin Rogers at work

Photographs telling the story of North Shields’ fishing industry over the past decade are going on display as part of the town’s 800th anniversary celebrations. The...

Photography: Capturing the Heart of North Shields

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North Shields 800 Celebration Parade: Grand Finale of Anniversary Year

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Friday 12 December Parade 6pm – 7.30pm Pop up performances 5.30pm – 8pm Starts at Northumberland Square – Finishes at Western Quay The grand finale of the North...
Exterior photo of the Sedgedunum viewing tower

Walk: Wallsend

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