It was taken in 1966. A: The waves of a passing ship, tug or boat etc.. Men wore suit and tie and polished shoes to go on the beach women got all dressed up too. Maps of different years, series and scales available to browse and buy. newcastle-upon-tyne south-tyneside whitley-bay. There were vague memories of a dentist living in the big house near the Hall, with a caravan in the garden which he used as a surgery. This is a festive window of the Broadloom Mill shop in Grey Street, Newcastle upon Tyne. We had to carry our desks outside, even in winter. I never had to contradict a customer, because the customer was always right. At the same time the South Shields lights were themselves fully automated, with the addition of standby diesel alternators and automatic lamp changers. Despite suffering extensive damage during both World Wars, the resilience and determination of South Shields sand dancers has seen the town retain its bustling energy and unique character, which continues to attract visitors today. The highlight of the event was raiding other peoples bonfires, pinching stuff when they werent guarding it, but best of all setting fire to one. How many black bullets could we take from my father s jar before he noticed theyd gone? Sometimes it was foggy down here and you would see people all dressed up and it was just thick fog but they still went and sat on the beach. We didnt really play games. Can you come and collect him?. This is a 35mm slide. Every Sunday School attendance earned a stamp depicting a story from the Gospels. I could not show my feelings in the same way he could not show his. 1909. This is a 35mm slide. Kitty Brightwells memories of living in Jesmond Dene in the 1930s. My first recollection of WW2 is standing at the door with my mam watching the searchlights. St. Petersburg. 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. [citation needed] It is said in local folklore that a Viking ship was wrecked at Herd Sands in South Shields in its attempts to disembark at a cove nearby. The 'Institute' had a Reading Room library and a billiard room with two full-sized tables. I thought it was the countryside - it was all fields! The memory entitled Childhood in Howdon and Willington Quay brings back some very happy memories - strange how seeing something like that tugs at the old heart strings. Although attracts alot of young people with cans of lager etc. In 1864, a Tyne Commissioners dredger brought up a nine-pounder breech-loading cannon; more cannonballs have been found in the sands beside the Lawe; these artifacts belonged to the English civil war. It was taken in 1962. The town's extensive network of strategic footpaths and cycle routes includes the Sea to Sea Cycle Route and National Cycle Route 1. It was taken in 1963. I had often used the old B.A. health local-history my-life transport working-life, north-shields northumberland other south-tyneside wallsend. It was taken in 1964. Long-term plans by Nexus to re-open the former Sunderland to South Shields line between Tyne Dock, Brockley Whins and East Boldon would create a direct rail service between South Shields and Sunderland[citation needed], without the need for passengers to change trains at Pelaw in Gateshead. - Douglas Percy Bliss on his friend Eric Ravilious from their time at the Royal College of Art Eric Ravilious loved. Plenty of rides and arcades for people of all ages. My earliest recollection of my dad was that he seemed to be permanently in his overalls. It was taken in 1964. Afterwards you can have fish and chips or go to Ocean Road for a curry or Minchellas for coffee and ice cream. South Shields is situated in a peninsula setting, where the River Tyne meets the North Sea. I could see the lake frozen over and thought it was worth the hike. This shows the illuminated window of Bainbridge Department store, Newcastle upon Tyne. You would occasionally hear an announcement Weve got a little boy with red hair, 5 years old and hes lost his mummy. This is a 35mm slide. 1862. Our sergeant was determined to make us into first class soldiers. I spent a happy time there in the infants and senior school. Why? since 1860. The snug was nicknamed Turnbulls Waiting Room after the name of the local Funeral Director. All the men used to cheer as if theyd never seen a woman before, local-history my-life transport working-life. We would put one plant pot on top of another with a lighted candle inside to keep warm. The floor and windows would all move in time to the music. It was taken in 1965. Theres the Boys Brigade, lets give them what forOnward Christian Soldiers. When the winch was released I was terrified and would have paid five pounds to get off! The damage, seen in daylight, was sheer devastation. We would borrow ropes from the girls at Haggies. In the event of a power cut, each bell was designed to keep ringing for a further six hours. We enjoyed most I think dancing at the Covent Garden Opera House - they didnt do operas during World War Two so they turned it into a dance hall. It wasn't until the mid 1970s that I got a twin-tub washing machine! It is presumed to originate from the town's beach and history.[38]. Cleadon Hills are made conspicuous by the Victorian Cleadon Water Tower and pumping station (opened in 1860 to improve sanitation)[citation needed] and a now derelict windmill, both of which are listed and can be seen from many miles away and also out at sea. celebrations-events my-life transport wartime working-life. South Tyneside Libraries I probably still hold the record for detention in a single term. At night their six exhausts spouted blue flames, rather like a steam organ but more spectacular. I think he must have worked very long hours and was just too tired to change. Register to find out more and create your first album! Tyne Tees Television: glass negatives and 35mm slides rel to programmes 1960s-80s Trustee Savings Bank, South Shields: records incl minutes 1841-1958, ledgers 1817-1953 In January 2011, the Guardian reported the unemployment rate at 6.5%, and at 7.5% in October 2011.[34]. 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. The large procession escorted the Bishop into the new church. . This is a 35mm slide. Beyond 1820 and into the Industrial Revolution, South Shields expanded into an Urban settlement built around shipbuilding and coal mining. of There is a mosque at Laygate, including the Yemeni School, which was visited by American boxer Muhammad Ali in 1977. A photograph of one of the football teams at Linskill School. I did and I chose my own staff to work with me. One of South Shield's seafront amusement parks was attacked in a Zeppelin airship raid during World War I. You wouldn't believe that in fifty odd plus years time we would still bump into one another for a bit natter but it has happened! Mat making was an example of people pulling together during hard times. and The Yemeni are the first, settled Muslim community in Britain and have been used to justify multiculturalism.[25]. This is a 35mm slide. childhood pastimes-entertainment schooldays. As well as in South Shields town centre and in Chichester, there are other Metro stations at Tyne Dock, Simonside and Brockley Whins. Take a look at our selection of old historic maps based upon South Shields 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. Houses had no numbers, they were all named or known by the people who lived there. one or two to get you started! Every ship that went up or down the river came past our house. I was given brown paper steeped in vinegar to cure my headache. Q: What are salliers? Towards the end of the 19th century, with the British Navy needing seamen, Yemeni British sailors settled in the town, this resulted in the first roots of the Yemeni British community in the town. This photograph shows the display for Fenwicks, for all your Christmas presents. in Fenwicks department store in Newcastle upon Tyne. One man in Crawford Place even built himself a motor launch in his garden. 10 South Shields pubs, past and present - from the - ChronicleLive Our room had mirrors on the walls and I can remember us all dancing on the beds and being severely reprimanded. The cost for the corrugated structure was 260. The box did not move and my foot came to a halt in its tracks. Thirty-two commemorative stones were laid that day. It was taken in 1966. The 145-foot clock tower contains a Potts chiming clock and five bells, and is topped by a weathervane in the shape of a galleon. Georgie thought he was one of the family. You can browse through the collection or, if youre looking for something specific, you can use the search facility below. It was taken in 1964. The best player was Lottie Fleetwood, she would pound out the songs and we would all sing along. South Shields is a safe Labour Party Parliamentary seat,[104] the only constituency in existence since the Great Reform Act of 1832 never to have elected a Conservative MP. We had crinolines made out of crepe paper and soldier's jackets made out of a piece of red mattress covering. The school nurse told me I had ringworm and an area of my hair had to be cut away. The Church of the Good Shepherd has been a haven for me - so full of wonderful memories of people and clergy. If you were going somewhere special you'd put a bit of soot in, to make the teeth sparkle. It shows a childrens window display in Callers store, Newcastle upon Tyne. My father wasn't impressed - he was busy with the roses in the front garden. As with other resorts tourism is a large part of the town's economy: to attract tourists the town has an extensive network of cycle paths and walking trails; a promenade; parks-and-gardens; fairground rides; amusement arcades, crazy golf, laser tag, a miniature steam railway; boating lake; a ten-pin bowling centre and an amphitheatre.[35][36]. 60s Clubs - Ready Steady Gone! Website hand-made by Frith, since 1998. [21], Disputes over jobs led to race riots also called the Arab Riots in 1919 and 1930. Sometimes it was an effort to eat it all but being three healthy growing lads, we always gave it a damn good try. Ornamentation includes several references to the town's nautical heritage: Britannia and other sculpted figures in the pediment above the front entrance, a figure of Mercury atop a globe on the dome of the Council chamber, fountains and nymph lampholders in the forecourt alongside a statue of Queen Victoria. [5] At the outbreak of the war in 1642, the North, West and Ireland supported the King; the South East and Presbyterian Scotland supported Parliament. childhood house-home my-life transport working-life. It was taken in 1962. This is a 35mm slide. You didnt go to dances to meet anyone, just to dance. Nine pictures of South Shields in the 1950s and 1960s - former resident shares his memories One man's photographic reminder of the 1950s fairground scene went down a storm with Gazette. Choose one to see a larger version. The observatory was used for 20 years and in 2008 it was deemed redundant to the future curriculum needs of the college. You cleaned your teeth with salt. Here is a festive circus scene featuring Father Christmas at Callers department store, Newcastle upon Tyne. When Metro services were introduced, the railway line at the former High Shields LNER station at Laygate was re-routed eastwards to the then-new Chichester Metro and bus interchange. New housing estates and factories were built, bringing increased prosperity to the area. The officers served the turkey dinner to the men. When she was eighteen years old Elizabeth joined the Womens Timber Corps. It was taken in 1962. Some stories have sound recordings attached to them and if youre interested in listening rather than reading the easiest way is to type mp3 into the main search box in the top right corner of the screen. Matinee Selection or Empire Selection were my favourite. She loved making colourful patterns and dying rags to help out the usual dark clippings from men's serge suits. It shows a view of the decorated Christmas window of Bainbridges in Newcastle upon Tyne. Anything that stayed still got painted white, We were hanging on to an empire, they were fighting for independence. During World War I, German Zeppelin airships bombed South Shields in 1916. Another happy playground I would visit was called Harbottles Field. of Knowing what was to follow, the venue was apposite. The coal was frozen solid in the railway trucks and could not be delivered on time to people. Everyone would be off their seats riding along with the cowboys or flying along with Rocket Man, screaming and shouting at the bad guys. The Shields Ferry carries tens of thousands of commuters and pleasure trippers each year. celebrations-events pastimes-entertainment schooldays. There was a Heath Robinson affair rigged up for summoning us up to the next floor, where a light flashed for each doctor when his surgery was empty! While, the 1860s-built Criterion, on Ocean Road, closed in 2012 to become a Ladbrokes bookmaker, before reopening in 2018 after enjoying a major refurbishment recreating how it originally looked in. #7 of 24 things to do in South Shields. The barracks were glorified mud huts, made with a combination of rubble, straw, soil and camel dung. A couple of times a week a dog got on the bus. 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s, Ten-year-olds would carry glass jars full of sulphuric acid to and from the shops and no-one thought anything of it. The ones I had between five and ten were better than the rest! Population data from the 2011 United Kingdom Census return classifies South Shields as a medium-sized coastal town. I come down the Kings Head stairs, and there at the bottom of the stairs is Walter Offords a fish merchant at the place Im going to work. Watch. cullercoats north-shields tynemouth whitley-bay. It was the flagship, HMS Ark Royal, the biggest ship in the Royal Navy. We used to get the bus to the Central Station and then the electric train from there to Tynemouth. I've always liked a wander by fields and hedgerow, having roamed around Billy Mill district in my childhood. Since The whole factory workforce managed mixed measures. celebrations-events childhood house-home pastimes-entertainment, The period I am reminiscing about is the late 60s and 70s. 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. 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. In Loving Memory of Derek Scott, born 25th May 1936, died 10th October 2011. A man would come with a big barrel full of vinegar and sell it by pouring you a pint. This is a 35mm slide. 1960s; Share | Add to Watch list. Frith photos prompt happy memories of our personal history, so enjoy this trip down memory lane We used to roll our own pills and make all sorts of bottles'. It was taken in 1966. Pleanty to see and do in the Pleasure Park. We would eat the eggs no matter what state they were in. This photograph shows the Tynemouth Police First Aid team of 1956 in the Muster Rooms after winning a trophy in 1956. It was a regular thing to see the men dressed up, often in women's clothes! Focus Cinema in South Shields, GB - Cinema Treasures It was taken in 1965. Wed go down wearing a swimsuit. The decade also brought rock n roll and late nights out on the town, allowing young people to experience the new nightclubs opening up in the area. Taken from original Ordnance Survey maps sheets and digitally stitched together to form a single layer, these maps offer a true reflection of how the land used to be. It was a long haul with 3rd rate equipment. The isolation hospital was at Scaffold Hill, near Palmersville. To hear some 2 dozen trained people singing in a room of 12 feet square was totally unforgettable! This sewer pipe was just like shopping at Marks and Spencers nothing but the best and all free. Other Viking ships were uncovered in South Shields Denmark Centre and nearby Jarrow. At the turn of the 19th century the celebrated Jewish resort area started in the Sullivan and Ulster County Catskills. Kitty Brightwell recalls returning to Civvy Street and finding work. It is believed it became a royal residence of King Osric of Deira; records show that his son Oswin was born within 'Caer Urfa', by which name the fort is thought to be known after the Romans left. There were no fires and no lights because the gas had been cut off. My summer holidays were spent on the Fish Quay sands, childhood house-home my-life pastimes-entertainment schooldays working-life. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. 1884-1932 The Shields Daily Gazette and Shipping Telegraph. [citation needed], There is a frequent pedestrian ferry service to North Shields on the opposite bank of the Tyne. I went to Queen Victoria School. This broadly centre-right party was formed in the 1950s to address hostility towards the Conservative Party. All rights reserved. Our family was poor as pee but all I remember is having fun. It shows the gift display in a ladies fashion shop on Saville Row, Newcastle upon Tyne. She has been there for hundreds of years and she will be there for hundreds of years yet. See 15 rare images of South Shields from the 1920s to the 1990s which will feature as part of a screening at The Customs House in January, Muhammad Ali visit in 1977: one of the fascinating images from the bill going on show at The Customs House in South Shields, Places and faces 1954 - Marsden Rock: one of the fascinating images from the bill going on show at The Customs House in South Shields, South Shields Road Safety (c.1950) - one of the fascinating images from the bill going on show at The Customs House in South Shields, The Passing of a Tyne ferry - one of the fascinating images from the bill going on show at The Customs House in South Shields, The Passing of a Tyne ferry 1972 - one of the fascinating images from the bill going on show at The Customs House in South Shields, Catherine Cookson - one of the fascinating images from the bill going on show at The Customs House in South Shields, Palmers Hebburn: one of the fascinating images from the bill going on show at The Customs House in South Shields, My River Tyne, 1986: one of the fascinating images from the bill going on show at The Customs House in South Shields, A World of My Own, James Mitchell 1969 - one of the fascinating images from the bill going on show at The Customs House in South Shields, Opening of the St. Aloysius Infant School, Hebburn - a fascinating image from the bill going on show at The Customs House in South Shields, South Shields road safety, circa 1950: one of the fascinating images from the bill going on show at The Customs House in South Shields, Palmers Hebburn, 1949: one of the fascinating images from the bill going on show at The Customs House in South Shields, Popworld launch 'search' for Newcastle United fan with offer of free bar tab after flag tribute, Popworld Newcastle took to Facebook in a bid to track down a NUFC fan who was at the Manchester City game, Iceland announce closures of UK stores from today - full list, A UK staple since 1970, several of the frozen food stores will be shutting up shop for good over the next few weeks, 'It feels great!' I dont know how my mother catered for our wedding reception! Since It was taken in 1962. It is on the south bank of the mouth of the River Tyne. This is a 35mm slide. This is a 35mm slide. In 1860 Frith began supplying photos to retailers. We could make the banana slide really slippy with the greaseproof paper the bread came in then. As a treat, on Sunday afternoons, my parents took my brother and myself on a tram trip to Throckley. I was awarded a certificate for 120 words per minute shorthand and 60 words per minute in typing. We don't want to rely on ads to bring you the best of visual culture. For great art and culture delivered to your door, visit our shop. We fed them and befriended them, gave them a football to kick around on the lawn. [29], In 2009, the detective series George Gently, based on the novels by Alan Hunter, portrayed the Yemeni integration in a 1960s setting.[30]. I was assigned to the toilet department and had appalling visions of being surrounded by mountains of toilet rolls. There used to be tons upon tons of sprats swimming up and down the river then. The thing I remember mostly was the smell of the chloroform. Newcastle upon Tyne It was taken in 1963. 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! I guess I was a bit of a special case because our family had pleasure boats on Tynemouth beach. I was allowed to walk under the bellies of the 'Gentle Giants' and help feed them. Weeds were cleared off the quays and slipways, tools were unpacked and sharpened. [57], South Shields is home to South Tyneside College, one of the two leading maritime training centres in the UK, with facilities including a marine safety training centre and a simulated ship's bridge for the training of deck officers. Our aim is to encourage people, either living in or with a connection to North Tyneside, to share some of their life experience to create a personal context for the momentous times theyve lived through. If you enjoy what we do, please consider becoming a patron with a recurring monthly subscription of your choosing. You could stand for ages watching all the containers whizzing from different parts of the shop, high up to the cash office. First we would just look at them, then as your mouth began to water like mad, pop a bit in. I can still remember to this day the smell of the tobacco released from a freshly opened tin. buildings celebrations-events childhood local-history music. This is a 35mm slide. Industries have come and gone, and the physical make-up of the town is much altered. A pioneer project, both locally and nationally. Now in those good old days, if you didn't work you didn't eat! South Shields in the 1950s: Ten years that changed a North East town It was taken in 1966. Volunteers bridged the gap to supply goods on a not-for-profit basis. During the week is the Magic Convention 3 days of lectures and shows by the world's best magicians. Dumpers (cigarette butts), picked up from the streets and re-rolled, provided a smoke. We heard the drone of the engines first, coming from the sky. [27], In 2008, South Shields resident and filmmaker Tina Gharavi unveiled plans for a plaque to mark Ali's visit. When we were threshing we had to tie the bottoms of our dungarees as the rats and mice were scurrying all over the place. A new book - South Shields In The 1950s - throws light on a crucial chapter in the towns history. There are hardly any in Jarrow, Hebburn which are the other two major areas in the borough. Folded sheet maps covering South Shields area are available. We lived next door to the school so when I heard the bell I had to run. Everything was either flower designs or psychedelic swirls or patterns. Fly away Valiant Heart on your silver wings. We were caught in some of the most difficult weather conditions ever experienced at that time of year - supposedly summer! They include: South Shields F.C. Ronnie.I'm not going to ask WHY you've no socks onGoodnight! Sometimes, just for the hell of it, we would go looking for a chase. I then let down the hem of my evening skirt, which had been pinned up clear of the bicycle chain with safety pins. 6 photo books on South Shields and the surrounding area. The hall was packed every night for the week. Historically, it was known in Roman times as Arbeia, and as Caer Urfa by Early Middle Ages. Pinterest. Historically, it was known in Roman times as Arbeia, and as Caer Urfa by Early Middle Ages. 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s. Copyright Frith Content Inc 1998-2023. These new houses were going to have water inside and, unbelievably, a bathroom! I pray to God every day Please dont let it happen again. I was dying to get my hands on a bicycle it was just a shame the brakes didnt work! Women were hooked on cleaning - there was plenty of it. celebrations-events childhood house-home my-life transport wartime, north-shields northumberland tynemouth whitley-bay. A new book - South Shields In The 1950s - throws light on a crucial chapter in the town's history. South Shields Town Hall - Wikipedia This is a 35mm slide. However, the rapid growth in population brought on by the expansion of industry made sanitation a problem, as evident by Cholera outbreaks[8] and the building of the now-listed Cleadon Water Tower to combat the problem. childhood house-home pastimes-entertainment schooldays, In return for the newspapers, we got a massive bag of fresh cooked chips. [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. 'Fabulous' and 'best nightclub around' - your - Shields Gazette But as we got older we used to find our way along to the Spanish City. The war closed the seaside you just didnt go down to the seaside it just wasnt safe. I used to do shopping for other people, and Id get a 1d for going. However, Yemenis have been in South Shields a lot longer. Off we would go and buy ourselves a lovely hot OXO drink. With an almighty swipe, I swung my leg and bang! The training was hard, with a 57 hour week, a half day off once a fortnight, all for 7. South Shields in the 1950s: Ten Years that Changed a Town, by Eileen Burnett. Mar 26, 2022 - Explore Norman Roberts's board "old photos of south shields" on Pinterest. 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