#ILNSPhotowalk4: Before the Tide Turns
North Shields → South Shields Ferry at Sunset
Some moments in a town’s life are quiet ones — the everyday routines that don’t make headlines, but shape how a place feels.
With a new ferry landing being built, now feels like the right moment to pause and document North Shields as it is today.
For ILNS Photowalk #4, we’re inviting our community to join us for a special early evening walk: photographing the Fish Quay, the ferry crossing, the River Tyne, and the changing light as the sun sets — before this familiar landscape shifts.
This photowalk is about noticing, recording and sharing a moment in time.
What we’ll be documenting
- North Shields Fish Quay and riverside life
- The ferry journey itself — a daily ritual and living heritage
- The Tyne at golden hour
- Views back towards North Shields from the water and South Shields
- The small, human details that tell the real story of a place
This is not about perfect shots or fancy kit. You’re welcome to shoot on phone, film or digital. What matters is curiosity, observation and being present.
The route
- Meet at North Shields Fish Quay
- Photograph the quay, river, boats and ferry terminal
- Take the ferry across to South Shields
- Capture the sunset and changing light
- Reflect on both sides of the river and what’s about to change
Why this matters
Change isn’t something to fear — but it is something to document.
By walking together and photographing this moment, we’re creating a shared visual record of North Shields.
- Submitted images may be shared across I Love North Shields platforms (with full credit) and could contribute to future print, digital and heritage projects.
Hosted by the ILNS Photography Collective
This photowalk is hosted by members of our volunteer Photography Collective:
- David Hall — @nostalgia_kid
- Rachel Riley — @rachel_riley_photography
- Gazza (Gary Ormston) — @gpo_visuals
Their time, experience and local knowledge make these walks possible.
☕ Buy our hosts a coffee (Pay As You Feel)
This is a community-led, volunteer-run event.
If you’re able to, you can make a pay-as-you-feel donation to:
- Buy our hosts a coffee
- Support future ILNS photowalks
- Help keep this group open and accessible to everyone
There’s no fixed price — give what you can, when you can.
And if you can’t right now, that’s absolutely fine. You’re still very welcome.
🎟️ Book your place
Spaces are limited so we can keep the walk relaxed, friendly and safe
Who can join?
- All photography levels welcome
- Phones, film and digital cameras encouraged
- Open to ILNS followers, contributors and curious locals
Come walk, look, talk, photograph — and help document North Shields at a moment of change.
