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. 3.99 + 1.75 Postage. I eventually learned to swim in the Suez Canal. 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. 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. On my journey from London to North Shields, if I stopped every fifty miles, I would have difficulty conversing with the locals. All of a sudden there was this hand on my shoulder; it was the policeman, 'if you do that again you're in trouble'. I got lost lots of times. The butter boat used to go past our front room window. Posts. 1925, 3-Map Boxed Set Migration came from up the River Tyne, with other migrants from rural County Durham, Northumberland, Scotland and Ireland. Sure enough there were a couple of beady red eyes staring at us. Most of the cleaning was done on hands and knees, but we did have one machine, called The Dummy, which cleaned the floors that made life easier! Volunteers bridged the gap to supply goods on a not-for-profit basis. I was getting married that year, so I wasnt really bothered about the war! I heard an air raid siren which was based on the roof of the local Social Club. My first memory was of a Christmas morning, possibly my fourth year. More recently this has included primarily the town centre, riverside and foreshore areas, given the decline of once-traditional heavy industries with the town's growing importance as a major commercial centre and tourist destination. It shows the illuminated and festive window of the Electricity shop in King Street, South Shields. [100][101] In 2005 they had an Intermediate Cup run and got to Twickenham but were beaten by Morley R.F.C. celebrations-events pastimes-entertainment schooldays. There was a parrot which used to sit on the gate. I could see the lake frozen over and thought it was worth the hike. To hear some 2 dozen trained people singing in a room of 12 feet square was totally unforgettable! She would go out of her way to breathe over a tar boiler whenever the men were mending the road! Ocean Beach Pleasure Park. Newcastle upon Tyne In summertime everyone hung their washing in the street, but it was a risky business. As a young woman my mother was asked if she would be prepared to take an appointment as a Nanny to the local Spanish Consul in North Shields. childhood shops-shopping wartime working-life. 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. childhood house-home schooldays working-life. People born in South Shields are considered to be Geordies, a term commonly associated with all residents of Tyneside. Whether it be the presence of Romans in ancient times, the arrival of a vibrant Arab population, or the towns industrial past, South Shields has a diverse history. [43], There is a third lighthouse, just upstream of the pier, on the Herd Groyne at South Shields (which was constructed in 186167 to preserve Littlehaven Beach, then known as Herd Sands, which had begun to be washed away by the change of currents caused by the new piers). Drivers always considered the children who were out playing. They now play in rugby's seventh Tier, the Durham & Northumberland 1st Division. [32] Today, the town relies largely on service industries, whilst many residents commute to work in nearby Newcastle, Gateshead, North Tyneside and Sunderland. 1901, Popular Edition "Sell those first and then let us know when your money's gone.". A man would come with a big barrel full of vinegar and sell it by pouring you a pint. When I was a young girl, I lived in Fourth Street, Down by the shipyards. This is a 35mm slide. This form part of the Hadrian's Wall World Heritage Site. Relieved, we escape our captivity and vowed never to go to the railway sidings, ever again. It shows the arcade of Callers Store, Newcastle upon Tyne. One of the most historic parts of the town is the quaint and beautiful Westoe village, which consists of a quiet street of first grade and second grade Georgian and Victorian houses, many of which had been built by business leaders from the coal and shipping industries in the town. All rights reserved. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. The first evidence of a settlement within what is now the town of South Shields dates from pre-historic times. Tide marks were where the water either ran up your arms or down your neck, so you just let it dry or gave a quick rub with your sleeve. [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. Facebook automatically deletes posts with less than 10 characters in their accompanying . 0.99 + 2.75 Postage. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. I got a chocolate biscuit when I went along to pay the bill at the end of the week. celebrations-events pastimes-entertainment. They would come, marching into Appleby Street in North Shields just like a squad of soldiers on parade. We heard a massive booming and the vessel shuddered. 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. [53] In 2015 it was stated that the fog bells on the two lighthouses were no longer operational. Refresh & enjoy your personal memories, or find some that family & friends will love as gifts. The thing I remember mostly was the smell of the chloroform. [51] The Herd Groyne lighthouse was refurbished and repainted in 2014,[52] and still acts as a navigational aid to ships entering the River Tyne. Families gave up their comfortable beds, consigning themselves to camp beds and put you ups in the back kitchen. I think he must have worked very long hours and was just too tired to change. Granda's long sleeved body shirts and long linings (underpants) took a long time to dry. A Christmas display in Callers department store, Newcastle upon Tyne. childhood pastimes-entertainment schooldays. I couldnt wish it on my worst enemy or anybody in the world. Right lads, give it plenty of wind. In Egypt the camp had three large search lights and around the perimeter fence were forty dugouts with a guard in each one. This is a 35mm slide. In 2005 the Customs House commissioned author Peter Mortimer to write a play on the subject of the 1930 Yemeni Riot. We would walk for miles around Forest Hall selling fish. They also have a women's team who play in the fifth tier of the Women's pyramid, the North East Regional Women's League Premier Division. Apparently, they had a bookman who got the best deal he could from each Captain, and this was shared with the gang. In the event of a power cut, each bell was designed to keep ringing for a further six hours. The face workers, the elite, spent the shift on their knees in 4'6" of height, shovelling coal onto a conveyer belt. There would be clouds of dust coming off and God only knows what else, probably fleas, bugs, etc. Dumpers (cigarette butts), picked up from the streets and re-rolled, provided a smoke. 1915-55 The Shields Gazette and Shipping Telegraph. 12.99. When it comes out of the frying pan - It brings happiness to your eyes. The isolation hospital was at Scaffold Hill, near Palmersville. When we went to the firing range we had a target made of paper with a mans silhouette on it, floating in the air. South Shields is the home of two rugby union clubs, South Shields RFC and Westoe RFC. My first recollection of WW2 is standing at the door with my mam watching the searchlights. The Tyne and Wear Metro light rail system was introduced in the 1980s and replaced British Rail services over the same route. celebrations-events childhood pastimes-entertainment schooldays. My grandmother never drank, but always carried a miniature bottle of brandy in her shopping bag for medicinal purposes. for our site. South Shields (English: /ilz/) is a coastal town in South Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, England. Thank goodness for the arrival of the flyover at Forest Hall in 1964. We often had natural creamy ice-cream in the 1940s winters. The problem was that it would snap at full stretch and give you a nasty smack. My mother ran all the way, chasing me with a knotted towel until we got to the school gates. Because of my experience I worked at Tynemouth Infirmary. My last job before leaving at night was to scrub the big stone flagstones in the kitchen. The school nurse told me I had ringworm and an area of my hair had to be cut away. I purchased what I believe is a needle holder, leather, with gold writing. This newspaper is published by Johnston Press plc in South Shields, Durham, England . My earliest recollection of my dad was that he seemed to be permanently in his overalls. There is evidence that the site was used in the early post-Roman period as a British settlement. It was taken in 1962. In 2007, it imported two million tonnes of coal. One of South Shield's seafront amusement parks was attacked in a Zeppelin airship raid during World War I. Looking back on those early childhood memories, my life just seems to be one big adventure. We must have been fit, running back and forth along the beach all day. 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. Westoe RFC (now called South Shields Westoe), formed in 1875, still play at their original ground, Wood Terrace. The place was more than likely lousy with fleas - but you never gave it a thought. I loved Collingwood Infant School. I was awarded a certificate for 120 words per minute shorthand and 60 words per minute in typing. 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.
