Timeline History of South Shields, Tyne & Wear - Visitor UK This is a night time view of Binns department store Christmas window in Newcastle upon Tyne. The length of your dress was measured with your shoes on, and it had to have so many pleats round. Georgie thought he was one of the family. St Cuthbert's (North Shields) Catholic Church football team. South Shields County Borough Education Committee: minutes 1955-59 Gosforth UDC: new street expenses 1937-80, file on extension of the Coast Road 1972 . There is a mosque at Laygate, including the Yemeni School, which was visited by American boxer Muhammad Ali in 1977. There would be clouds of dust coming off and God only knows what else, probably fleas, bugs, etc. They now play in rugby's seventh Tier, the Durham & Northumberland 1st Division. Louvre. South Shields in the 1950s: Ten years that changed a North East town Similar communities were founded in Hull, Liverpool and Cardiff. The college was also home to the only planetarium in the region, and to an observatory; and in its time was a popular visitor attraction for local schools and visitors in general. The date was 3 September 1939. Anything that stayed still got painted white, We were hanging on to an empire, they were fighting for independence. South Shields photos, maps, books, memories - Francis Frith When he wasn't flying around the room he was on my head being carried. South Shields in the 1950s: Ten Years that Changed a Town I hid in the cloakroom because I didn't want to leave on my last day. When it came to job satisfaction you were spoilt for choice! The population of South Shields according to the census was 108,647. It was taken in 1966. An album is a way to save a selection of Frith photos, maps and memories that are of interest to you. When I was a young girl, I lived in Fourth Street, Down by the shipyards. We dreaded the nit nurse, but she was not as bad as your mother armed with the dickey comb. We must have been fit, running back and forth along the beach all day. We were young and indestructible. Amazingly, the front end of a number 17 double-decker bus was down a big hole in the road. Since more. 1909. At the end of the war, the Yemeni population of South Shields had swelled to well over 3,000. Its not bad, not very big but does our town, good place for the kids. We had to find them. Website hand-made by Frith, since 1998. Ellen thought that when she went to the corner shop on the corner of Rudyerd Street for her mother that the shopping she got was free! The casino in La Strada (photo courtesy of Rob Quinn) 1963 advertisement for La Strada (courtesy of Rob Quinn) This is a 35mm slide. Tyne and Wear Archives | The National Archives Wed go down wearing a swimsuit. She has been there for hundreds of years and she will be there for hundreds of years yet. In 2008, the Bangladesh Welfare Association was opened in South Shields.[31]. This is a 35mm slide. You can also support us by signing up to our Mailing List. Harking back to Christmas past now, with these photographs of Christmas shop fronts and high street scenes of Newcastle upon Tyne and South Shields in the 1960s. I got lost lots of times. [58] The college provides a wide range of other flexible vocational and training courses.[59]. It's free to browse our vintage and retro photographs Terms & Conditions of Use The bag was really heavy and on Sundays I needed two, which were even heavier! This is a 35mm slide. Kitty Brightwell remembers her time in the WAAF. Sky Scraper City has more about the 1969s Christmas display at Callers: On that November evening of 30th November 1969, some mechanical characters in the Callers display caught fire and led to one of the worst fires Newcastle City Centre had seen for decades, Within two-and-a-half minutes of my call, said the Manager of the Northumberland Arms, all the windows shattered with a crack and the building burst into flames., Within a few minutes the entire display, built mostly of papier-mch and polystyrene, was alight, the flames being helped along nicely by the electric fans powering the toy windmills decorating the ceiling of the stores arcade entrance, As police closed Northumberland Street, firemen tried desperately to contain the blaze, but the flames spread to Michaels nightclub and Richards fashion shop. My Dad made a refrigerator in the garden. I spent 15 months of my apprenticeship on board that ship. Poland) and in South East Asia. This is a 35mm slide. Coming home from school, I turned into our street to see a huge silver barage balloon wedged sideways in the street. White Picture. As a ship comes into the river, A foyboat man will then hook on, His job will never ever differ, For the mooring ropes he will don. Nothing can break the human spirit as long as you can have a good laugh. It was taken in 1962. one or two to get you started! South Shields is situated in a peninsula setting, where the River Tyne meets the North Sea. We built sandcastles, got buried in the sand, and collected crabs we took them back to the cottage but they always died. This is a 35mm slide. I literally had to lock the doors and hand in the keys, One corner was lined from ceiling to floor with finely pleated white linen. It was a long haul with 3rd rate equipment. Climate in this area has mild differences between highs and lows, and there is adequate rainfall year-round. Thats why he never called my name. When it came to our dancing lessons, Miss Laverick was certainly one of the best, She was the John Travolta of her day, Knocking spots of all of the rest, You always felt that she was muttering those immortal words, one to me, lads!. In 1860 Frith began supplying photos to retailers. [5] They also seized the town of Newburn. celebrations-events my-life transport wartime working-life. enquiry@rememberingthepast.co.uk, Remembering the Past An example of the police/community interaction and relationship that existed in earlier years. If you are very, very naughty, all you will get for Christmas is a bag of cinders. The Bangladeshi community is the third largest in Tyne and Wear, after Newcastle upon Tyne and Sunderland with 1.7% of the town's population being Bangladeshi or 1300 people. If you took the lemonade bottle back you got a penny. It has six miles of coastline and three miles of river frontage, dominated by the massive North and South Piers at the mouth of the Tyne. South Shields, King Street c.1898, from Francis Frith Hometown Bay Street View Ocean Early 1900s Lawe road early 1900s South Tyneside Dundee City Adelaide Street City House Town Hall Road Childhood Landmarks House Of Fraser Summer Sale Summer sale at Fowler and Brock in king street 1900 This might sound daft but you understood each other perfectly. The first evidence of a settlement within what is now the town of South Shields dates from pre-historic times. Washing up was a male domain on Christmas Day. I used to do shopping for other people, and Id get a 1d for going. My dad believed in place betting each way so if a horse came in second or third you got a bit back, You could say Mrs Burns was a blessing in disguise. The store, which is now branded as John Lewis Newcastle, moved to its current site in 1974, but the company dates back to 1838. A birthday party was a big event because you were bombarded with presents. We loved fishing from the staithes, tying large cod heads to a length of string, leaving them on the bottom for a time and then pulling them up to see if you had any crabs clinging to them. This photograph shows the Tynemouth Police football team that played against the Felling Division in the Northern Police Orphanage Cup in March 1949. The school was founded in 1867 to provide education for the children of the labouring and manufacturing and poorer classes, with regard to the principles of the established church of the same name which was affiliated with the school. People born in South Shields are considered to be Geordies, a term commonly associated with all residents of Tyneside. We would cry, plead and beg for the money to go, asking neighbours if they needed messages, hoping for a tip and looking all over for empty pop bottles as they had a twopenny deposit on them. How Many uses was the Penny Daily paper put to? The resultant play RIOT was staged at the venue in 2005 and 2008. but if some spark good memories they are available to buy in a wide range of products, including framed prints, canvas prints and personalised photo gifts including tea towels, mugs, jigsaws, tableware, cushion covers, customised calendars. It was taken in 1964. Its worth cooking a Christmas dinner and putting it to one side for the next day just to fry it! And you can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. We had lovely glass toys and tin candle holders which dripped on the branches. The first-foot had to be tall dark and masculine. Sitting in the evenings snug by your hearth warmed by a lovely fire. They were night clubs then." Thanks to Kathy and also to Lynn Mckenna who was one of many to remember it when it was. The main reason for the Yemeni arrival was the supply of seamen, such as engine room firemen, to British merchant vessels. Maps of different years, series and scales available to browse and buy. [3] Divisions living at the fort included Tigris bargemen (from Persia and modern day Iraq), infantry from Iberia and Gaul, and Syrian archers and spearmen. It was digitised and first made available on the British Newspaper Archive in Nov 14, 2012 . It had a downstairs and an upstairs, just full of everything you would need to keep a house going. The arcade of Callers store, Newcastle upon Tyne. 24th May, Queen's birthday, if you don't give us a holiday we'll all run away. Off we would go and buy ourselves a lovely hot OXO drink. South Shields (English: /ilz/) is a coastal town in South Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, England. My favourite time was haymaking or bringing in the stooks. We went on long walks with our grandfather, who always carried a 'poke' to collect scrap metal. leisure pastimes-entertainment working-life. In Egypt the camp had three large search lights and around the perimeter fence were forty dugouts with a guard in each one. I was dying to get my hands on a bicycle it was just a shame the brakes didnt work! Here are [53] In 2015 it was stated that the fog bells on the two lighthouses were no longer operational. This is a 35mm slide. Afterwards you can have fish and chips or go to Ocean Road for a curry or Minchellas for coffee and ice cream. childhood house-home my-life pastimes-entertainment schooldays shops-shopping working-life. Another happy playground I would visit was called Harbottles Field. Once war came the beaches were all closed off. [21], Disputes over jobs led to race riots also called the Arab Riots in 1919 and 1930. lots of rides and you can get a ticket to ride most rides for a set price. Subscribe. Once you collected your wood it was a simple task of fitting it together and once launched you just used a couple of pieces of timber for paddles. T Archer Lee must have dressed half of Shields in its time. celebrations-events childhood house-home my-life transport wartime, north-shields northumberland tynemouth whitley-bay. It was taken in 1963. We would eat the eggs no matter what state they were in. A Whitley Bay resident talks of entertainment at the coast during the 1930s and 40s. Right lads, give it plenty of wind. Newcastle upon Tyne Founded in 1245, South Shields quickly developed into an important fishing port, with industries such as fishing and salt-panning attracting workers from far and wide. Apparently, they had a bookman who got the best deal he could from each Captain, and this was shared with the gang. They played their games at the Harton & Westoe Miners Welfare near Whiteleas and spent the majority of their existence in the Wearside League before going out of existence in 2019. Posts. One bright moonlit night during the war, the Germans mistook the new coast road for the River Tyne. I was released from Scaffold Hill isolation hospital, with the hope of never returning to what seemed more like a prison than a hospital. This is a 35mm slide. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. [46] In 1961 the Commissioners installed a groundbreaking system by which the two fog bells would be switched on and off by the keepers on duty in the Tynemouth Pier lighthouse, using an 'infra-red ray' beamed across the river. a larger than life lady who laughed a lot and knew lots of people, we would go to the Prince of Wales pub for 3 o clock, waiting for the Trimmers coming out and ask have you got any bait mister?, childhood house-home my-life pastimes-entertainment, A Whitley Bay resident remembers working as an apprentice tailor in the 1930s and 40s. For two seasons 190203 and 190304 the town also had a semi-professional rugby league club, South Shields who played at Horsley Hill while the club competed on the second division of the Northern Union. "South Shields' Herd Groyne lighthouse is shipshape after facelift", "Town Hall Weathervane - South Tyneside Libraries", "South Tyneside council: building description", "Planetarium's future saved with move out of town! And, if youre honest, youll just drag up from the depths all the times youve hated or felt passionately about something and play it. The dairyman took his horse and cart every morning to North Shields Railway Station to collect the churns of fresh milk, 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s. It was taken in 1966. See more ideas about old photos, local history, olds. Watch. The soldiers came out for fresh air, dressed in their hospital pale blue garb and sat on the wall in Preston Road. The club was voted out of the league at the end of their second season and the club disbanded shortly afterwards.[103]. Dumpers (cigarette butts), picked up from the streets and re-rolled, provided a smoke. Events. We would walk for miles around Forest Hall selling fish. At the time of the First World War there was a shortage of crews due to the demands of the fighting and many Yemenis were recruited to serve on British ships at the port of Aden, then under British protection. Once Jane had a bit of money saved, she bought her mother a rocking chair. old photos of south shields. A great experience, a wonderful day and a very happy memory. [41] The lighthouse currently displays an occulting sector light with white, red and green sectors; the green sector is used to indicate safe waters near the coast to the north of Tynemouth, while red indicates an area with numerous wrecks to the east and south of the lighthouse. This is a 35mm slide. [44][45] This very unusual lighthouse resembling a 1940s sci-fi movie space craft was built by Newcastle-upon-Tyne Trinity House in 1882 (ownership was passed to the Tyne Improvement Commission the following year). A Christmas display in Callers department store, Newcastle upon Tyne. The Metro network serves South Tyneside, Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Sunderland and Newcastle Airport. Your first job was to go to the wash house outside in the back yard and check if the metal pot that held water was full or not. We used to invade the cinema and fidget about upstairs, munching appalling concoctions of sticky goo. Theres a thing about being in large groups of people, irrespective of the fact that you dont know them, that everybodys there enjoying themselves and its infectious. The Church of the Good Shepherd has been a haven for me - so full of wonderful memories of people and clergy. Choose one to see a larger version. Cousin George could sing all the verses of the Lambton Worm plus many other Geordie songs. A cold water tap in the backyard had to serve about four or five families. This photograph shows the Tynemouth Police First Aid team of 1956 in the Muster Rooms after winning a trophy in 1956. [26] Throughout April and early May 2008, the BALTIC Arts Centre in Gateshead chronicled the Yemeni community of South Shields, including interviews with the last remaining survivors of the first Yemeni generation. Children were encouraged to help out by potato picking. In 1860 Frith began supplying photos to retailers. I well remember sitting behind a slight young lady with pigtails (Miss M) and finding her pretty cute, which I think I showed by tugging her pigtails. They were run off mains electricity (the gas lights being retained as an emergency standby). In 1943 and 1944 in Italy there was a war. [1] The Old Town Hall [ edit] The first town hall Our 'made-up' chant at sports events was "Western - the best 'un! At the same time the South Shields lights were themselves fully automated, with the addition of standby diesel alternators and automatic lamp changers. my-life pastimes-entertainment schooldays, It was so clean that Newcastle University made a study of his methods, After about a week a pretty usherette approached me and asked was I the new person working with Fred. Here I was, the year 1958, a boy in mans boots doing guard patrols on the Russian Border. At the turn of the 19th century the celebrated Jewish resort area started in the Sullivan and Ulster County Catskills. A photograph of one of the football teams at Linskill School. We explore how tensions in the town led to two race riots in 1919 and 1930. This is a 35mm slide. Send a personal message with a photo to anyone, anywhere. I was seven years old on September 3rd 1939, the very day that Britain, and my mother, declared war on Adolf Hitler! In 2007, it imported two million tonnes of coal. It was a haven for all the lads in the village. In the early days they did not weigh the fish and you had to be able to judge the weight and quality before deciding a price. There were only green fields between Four Lane Ends and West Moor. It was taken in 1963. My earliest recollection of my dad was that he seemed to be permanently in his overalls. Many ruins still exist today and some structures have been rebuilt as part of a modern museum and popular tourist attraction. It was taken in 1963. Carried out with complete disregard for his own personal safety. The town became part of Tyne and Wear in 1974. Old Photos of South Shields and the North East - Facebook I thought, Im terribly out of control here. South Tyneside Libraries celebrations-events my-life pastimes-entertainment working-life. As with many other North East towns, much has changed in South Shields as the decades have passed. Young as we were, you knew that if a funeral parade was going to pass you, you kept still and silent until it had passed. My last job before leaving at night was to scrub the big stone flagstones in the kitchen. This is a 35mm slide. A festive display at Fenwicks department store shows a variety of bottled christmas spirits, Newcastle upon tyne. A woman of her time hardworking and independent. We used to decorate our tops with brightly coloured pieces of paper to make a nice pattern while they were spinning. I pray to God every day Please dont let it happen again. The population increased from 12,000 in 1801 to 75,000 by the 1860s, bolstered by economic migration from Ireland, Scotland and other parts of England. I can remember on a payday coming into the house shouting "We've got a body this week!". [29], In 2009, the detective series George Gently, based on the novels by Alan Hunter, portrayed the Yemeni integration in a 1960s setting.[30]. Looking back on those early childhood memories, my life just seems to be one big adventure. It was taken in 1965. The whole factory workforce managed mixed measures. I used to hold concerts and buy wool for people to knit for the forces. I felt so smart in my uniform. War is very sad for everyone. These industries played a fundamental part in creating wealth both regionally and nationally. Recently, the town were also represented by Harton & Westoe C.W. Giant leeks were put on show after much secret feeding and top dressing. since 1860. We attempted to make versions of toffees, chocolates and fondants using some weird ingredients. [citation needed], There is a frequent pedestrian ferry service to North Shields on the opposite bank of the Tyne. But hang on, angels dont have a brass band do they? Local schooling is generally regarded as being very good, which is reflected in continuing improvements to school results and independent inspections. those pioneering days we have evolved sophisticated and It was taken in 1964. The Select Room was Gentlemen Only and a tie was de rigueur. Old historic images are the aim of the group, but more modern images are acceptable provided there is relevant historic detail attached to them. Met some great artists and had a fab time. The damage, seen in daylight, was sheer devastation. Any child who had freckles could get in free. St. Petersburg. My greatest memory is the sound of the slipway. I've lived in the same house for over eighty years. If I wanted dresses I went to Bell Bros. or D Hill Carter, they were both nice shops. is the town's main football team. monkseaton shiremoor west-monkseaton whitley-bay, A lot of boys and girls spend many happy nights in the Club doing all manner of activities, The coal trucks ran from Percy Main, Along and down to the Commissioners Quay, Bashing and crashing, jumping to and fro, It was a fun ride for more than just me, We loved to play in there but there was a hazard in the shape of Old Bill, The old steam engine sheds, Were just up the road at Percy Main, They were a good playground for us, But the engine lads called us more than a pain, Many a time we got a lift either one way or the other, The village had its share of wonderful characters, here are some recollections about a few of them. The new integrated bus and Metro interchange opened on 4 August 2019 on Keppel Street - across the road from the original Metro station at King Street - on the site of the former head post office and Royal Mail delivery office. Sign up for our newsletters. Their marriage was re-arranged to the Friday because the foot handicap finals were held the next day. They would give out two tabs in a little box for free. It was taken in 1963. [55] The architect was E. E. Fetch of London. This is a 35mm slide. When they came out of the water the legs of their costumes reached below their knees. Sweets were wrapped in a square of newspaper which was rolled into a funnel. [5] These raids were done to aid their ongoing siege of the heavily fortified Newcastle upon Tyne, and in a bid to control the River Tyne, and the North, and the Shields siege helped cause their battalions to maneuver south to York;[5] this may have also led to a brief winter skirmish on the outskirts of Boldon, though the topography is not favourable for a battle.[7]. I did and I chose my own staff to work with me. This building has hardly changed since it was built in 1837, They would sometimes come in sets of say, animals or cars or motorbikes, It was always sunny for some unknown reason it always was. This is a 35mm slide. The troop ship continues on its way across the azure blue of the Mediterranean to my destination Port Said. It was taken in 1963. celebrations-events childhood house-home my-life pastimes-entertainment shops-shopping. flexible offerings for business. Given its beautiful setting, parks and trees, this street was often the setting for a number of books by the novelist Catherine Cookson. [4] The name South Shields developed from the 'Schele' or 'Shield', which was a small dwelling used by fishermen. Website hand-made by Frith, since 1998. It was taken in 1962. - Douglas Percy Bliss on his friend Eric Ravilious from their time at the Royal College of Art Eric Ravilious loved. Peter Lish left the ABC South Shields in July 1980 and I (who had . What life was like in South Tyneside 60 years ago - pictures of Marsden Grotto, South Shields fair and the Horsley Hill Hotel in the 1950s and 1960s Another selection of poignant photos of. 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