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Poppies in memory of lives lost during world wars
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...
Linskill family worked to improve town’s economic and social life
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...
John Foster Spence (1818-1901) – the ‘Grand Old Man of Shields’
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,...
Sir James Knott (1855-1934) – one of the great folk of Shields
From humble beginnings, Sir James Knott – shipping magnate, entrepreneur and philanthropist – became one of the great folk who helped shape North Shields. The...
70 Years of Friendship: Sylvia and Lynette’s Extraordinary Journey
Two familiar faces at the Old Low Light Heritage Centre, North Shields Fish Quay, Sylvia Lambert and Lynette Scott, have been friends for more than 70 years, meeting at a boarding school for children following the death of a parent during Merchant Navy service.
Low Light’s Tavern Locked Safe Mystery
When I was offered a behind the scenes tour of the Low Lights Tavern, as both a local lass and utter nosy parker,...
Fun Facts: North Shields
North Shields is noted for its fascinating history. But did you know that our town has links with the Oval Office in the White...
The man behind the master musicians: Ernie Scott
From surviving a wartime bombing as a baby to welcoming world-class musicians into North Shields pubs and churches, Ernie Scott’s story is one of quiet resilience and extraordinary dedication. Honoured by the Queen and cherished by his community, his lifelong commitment to classical music has brought the world to Tyneside — and left an indelible mark on the town he calls home.
The whip-round that won the war!
As Britain faced its darkest hour in 1940, the people of North Shields proved that even the smallest contributions could help change the course of the war. From factory workers to schoolchildren running pavement stalls, this is the story of how a determined community came together to help fund a Spitfire – and play its part in defending the nation.
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.
