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Reviving Tyne Brand: New Beginnings in North Shields
By Rachel Chapman
There is much interest in the planned redevelopment of the former Tyne Brand factory on North Shields Fish Quay.
Local residents and businesses are looking forward to seeing...
Poppies in memory of lives lost during world wars
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
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’
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
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,...
