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Local Artist: Jimmy Linkleter

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Local artist J.D.Linkleter (known as Jimmy) was born in Tynemouth in 1910. Son of William Dalton and Esther Linkleter he was one of 5 boys and two girls. Growing up...

The Shields Garland

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The Shields Garland By Simmie Harper Wendy Young, a local resident, shared an intriguing tale about a new project called The Shields Garland. She recounted how, upon moving to their new...

North Shields – What’s in a Name?

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By Carol Davison So yes, there’s no doubt about it – we love North Shields! Our town, first recorded in 1225, started as a small fishing port situated at the...

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Was North Shields England’s Most Drunken Town?

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By Sue Wilkinson During its heyday, North Shields was known as “the most drunken town in England”. A dubious reputation gained in the 1800s when...

Local Hero: Rowland Lishman

To Wave or Not to Wave?

ELEVATING THE TOWN

Local Artist: Varie Freyne

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