North Shields No4 – Anthony Downie’s wall mural for Elevation

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North Shields No4 by Anthony Downie, Trevor Terrace. Photo by Wayne Bordoli

Discover Anthony Downie’s mural, North Shields No4, located on Trevor Terrace. Created for the Elevation Mural Festival, it celebrates the charm of North Shields' back lanes. Part of our complete guide to the Elevation Wall Murals. Meet the artists and explore the stories behind this creative town-wide project.

Oceanus – KMG’s wall mural for Elevation

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Oceanus by KMG, wall mural for Elevation Mural Festival, North Shields

Discover KMG’s mural, Oceanus, located on the 55° Fisheries building at the bottom of Tanners Bank. Created for the Elevation Mural Festival, it reimagines the ancient Titan god of rivers, linking Roman mythology with local heritage along the banks of the Tyne. Part of our complete guide to the Elevation Wall Murals. Meet the artists and explore the stories behind this creative town-wide project.

The Chase – Nina Valkhoff’s wall mural for Elevation

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The Chase, Nina Valkhoff’s wall mural for Elevation Mural Festival, North Shields

Discover Nina Valkhoff’s mural, The Chase, located on Norfolk Street. Created for the Elevation Mural Festival, it captures an underwater chase between two gannets and a cormorant, reflecting the dynamic marine life where the River Tyne meets the North Sea. Part of our complete guide to the Elevation Wall Murals. Meet the artists and explore the stories behind this creative town-wide project.

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...

Historic England Funds Community Heritage Projects

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Globe Gallery - Artist Kitty McKay posing next to one of her Plasticine paintings on display at Globe Gallery, North Shields, North Tyneside. Photo credit: Colin Davison, Rosella Studios

Globe Gallery - Artist Kitty McKay posing next to one of her Plasticine paintings on display at Globe Gallery, North Shields, North Tyneside. Photo credit: Colin Davison, Rosella Studios

Elevation: Wall Murals are Coming to North Shields!

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The Elevation community arts foundation was created when a group of volunteers wanted to mark the 800th anniversary of North Shields with the production...

Aaron Duff of Hector Gannet on home, heritage and North Shields

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Aaron Duff portrait photography by Megan Ramsey

Exclusive interview | Aaron Duff of Hector Gannet on North Shields 800, his grandad’s fishing past, local music roots & why Shields will always be home.

Painting the Town: Elevation Mural Festival Update

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Matt Wilson from Elevation gives I Love North Shields an exclusive update on the mural festival transforming the town as part of the North...

Community Day: Linskill Centre 

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As North Shields marks its 800th anniversary, local residents are invited to a special **Community Day at the Linskill Centre** on **Saturday 28 June**. With a packed programme of **free talks, music, displays and activities**, the event will celebrate the town’s rich history, heritage and culture. From **sea shanties and Northumbrian pipes** to stories of legendary locals and coastal rescues, there’s something for everyone. Here’s what you can expect at this one-of-a-kind celebration…

North Shields 800 Bumper Digital Edition

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This digital issue is FREE for ALL, FREE to share, and made by and for YOU! Your complete guide to North Shields, past, furure and present.

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