Historic Royal Visit Painting Unveiled in North Shields

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As part of the North Shields 800 celebrations, a long-overlooked piece of local maritime heritage was brought back into the spotlight today with the unveiling of a newly restored oil painting titled The Royal Visit to the Tyne, August 1884, by North Shields-born artist John Davison Liddell (1859–1942).

SIMON DONALD – HIM OFF THE VIZ

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Exclusive interview with Viz co-founder Simon Donald on comedy, cartoons and his deep connection to North Shields as the town celebrates 800 years.

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...

Pop-Up Gallery Brings Photo Walk to Life at Low Quay Brew Co

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Our Pop-Up Gallery at Low Quay Brew Co opened its doors to a full room of familiar faces and plenty of new ones too...

HERE WE ARE: How North Shields Turned 800 Years Into a Soundtrack

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800 Years – Here We Are” explores the music, stories and spirit of North Shields through artists like Liam Fender, Ray Laidlaw, Hector Gannet, Man Power and DJ Schak. A raw, powerful documentary capturing the town’s identity and creative rise during NS800.

Flash Mob Takes Over North Shields Fish Quay with “The Geordie Line Dance” Despite Pouring Rain

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A surprise flash mob brought “The Geordie Line Dance” to North Shields Fish Quay, as over 70 dancers braved the rain to perform to Sam Fender’s ‘People Watching’.

New I Love North Shields Photowalk Pop-Up Gallery Opens in North Shields

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I Love North Shields is launching a new Pop-Up Gallery at Low Quay Brew Co on Thursday 27 November, featuring photographs created during Photowalk Two — part of the ongoing North Shields 800 programme. This project is supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Remembering The Past: Community Voices Take Centre Stage in North Shields 800 Heritage Exhibitions

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Two new exhibitions at the Beacon Centre are set to showcase the stories, memories and spirit of North Shields as part of the town’s...

ILNS Poems on Walls Project

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Poems on Walls: Bringing Poetry and Art to the Streets of North Shields North Shields is set to see poetry take centre stage in a new public art project, Poems on Walls, funded by North Tyneside Council and delivered as part of the North Shields 800 community programme, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

North Shields Photowalk Two: Brought Together for the Love of Photography

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Around 70 people joined I Love North Shields for the second community photowalk on 18 October 2025 — exploring the mural trail, supporting local venues, and celebrating creativity. A second pop-up gallery is now in the works.

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hat lover Barry Hutchings image credit: Lisa Young

Meet Barry Hutchings: The man with a passion for hats

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From punk rebellion to timeless elegance, Barry Hutchings’ lifelong love affair with hats is about far more than fashion. In a hat-shy modern world, he champions confidence, craftsmanship and old-world etiquette, mourning the decline of tipped brims and celebrated styles. From berets to Stetsons, Barry’s collection tells cultural stories—and fuels his Hat Club mission to revive individuality, tradition and the simple joy of wearing your identity proudly under a well-chaped brim.
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