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Date: 19 September 2025
Wonderful News, Shields! 🌟
I Love North Shields Pop-Up Gallery Opens at the Globe Gallery
North Shields, UK — I Love North Shields is proud to announce the opening of its first ever Pop-Up Gallery at the Globe Gallery, 53 Bedford Street, North Shields, NE29 0AT. The exhibition launches with an opening night on Wednesday 24 September 2025, showcasing photography created during the community’s very first #ILNSPhotowalkOne.
Earlier this summer, around 30 people gathered at the Fish Quay — strangers at first, but united by a love of photography. What followed was a spark of creativity and connection, forming a new community that has since grown into something lasting.
From those beginnings, the group successfully applied for funding through the North Shields 800 Community Grants Scheme, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. A £1,000 award allowed I Love North Shields to stage its debut exhibition.
The opportunity was amplified when Rashida, founder of the Globe Gallery, generously offered the gallery space for the show. In record time, the team curated and prepared a collection that celebrates both creativity and community.
“This exhibition is about more than photos,” says founder Simone Harper. “It’s about people coming together, seeing North Shields in new ways, and creating something that belongs to all of us. We’re so proud of what’s been achieved in such a short space of time.”
Exhibition Details
✨ Opening Night: Wednesday 24 September 2025
📍 Venue: Globe Gallery, 53 Bedford Street, North Shields, NE29 0AT
🎟️ Free entry
The exhibition invites visitors to:
- See the curated works from the first ILNS community photowalk.
- Meet the photographers and hear the stories behind their images.
- Join a growing creative community shaping how North Shields is seen and celebrated.
What’s Next?
The journey continues with #ILNSPhotowalkTwo:
- 🗓 Saturday 18 October 2025
- 🕤 9:30am start
- 📍 Meet at The Loading Bay, Fish Quay
This photowalk will explore the town’s striking murals, with selected works to feature in a second Pop-Up Gallery exhibition later in the year.
Supported By
This project is supported by the North Shields 800 Community Grants Scheme (Small Grants Fund), the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Historic England, and North Tyneside Council.
For more information, visit https://ilovenorthshields.com or email events@ilovenorthshields.com.
