Stephen Fitzgibbon, arrested for a series of thefts
Name: Stephen Fitzgibbon.Arrested for: not given.Arrested at: North Shields Police Station.Arrested on: 15 November 1907.Tyne and Wear Archives ref: DX1388-1-115-Stephen Fitzgibbon..An image is available of his... More
Sidney Yeoman Forrest, arrested for stealing a pair of reins and two w...
Name: Sidney Y. Forrest.Arrested for: not given.Arrested at: North Shields Police Station.Arrested on: 22 February 1908.Tyne and Wear Archives ref: DX1388-1-123-Sidney Y Forrest..The Shields Daily News for 24 F... More
Barbara Chadwick - Hoppings. Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums
Barbara Chadwick posing for the camera at the Hoppings at Town Moor. 1940s..The Hoppings is a popular fair in the North East of England, held in the last full week of June every year on Newcastle's Town Moor, s... More
Hoppings Performance. Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums
Attractions at the Hoppings fair in Newcastle.1952..The Hoppings is a popular fair in the North East of England, held in the last full week of June every year on Newcastle's Town Moor, spanning around 40 acres ... More
Olga Rich - Hoppings. Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums
Olga Rich at her 'Mickey Mouse' juvenile ride at the Hoppings. 1940's..The Hoppings is a popular fair in the North East of England, held in the last full week of June every year on Newcastle's Town Moor, spanni... More
Fairground worker. Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums
This image comes from a collection of glass slides of fairground scenes found in the stores at Discovery Museum, Newcastle upon Tyne. twm_news/sets/72157627692102509/ ( twm_news/sets/72157627692102509/ ) ..We ... More
Working Out. Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums
William Alfred Cocks of Ryton [1892-1971] Collection..Here are some boys taking part in physical exercises at the Boys Club, run from Cocks' own home. nd [1910] ..William A Cocks of 18, St Mary's Terrace, Ryton... More
Prehistoric Canoe. Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums
Several blind children and their teacher are sitting in the prehistoric dug out canoe. The canoe was discovered in the River Wear at South Hylton in 1888. ..Photograph taken at Sunderland Museum and Art Gallery... More
Soldiers Wear. Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums
3 blind women examining articles worn by soldiers at Sunderland Museums, 1913...“To them, their fingers are eyes”..From 1913, John Alfred Charlton Deas, a former curator at Sunderland Museum, organised several ... More
'Seeing' a Polar Bear - A woman standing next to a statue of a polar b...
Here are three blind children examining a mounted polar bear at Sunderland Museum. ..“To them, their fingers are eyes”..From 1913, John Alfred Charlton Deas, a former curator at Sunderland Museum, organised sev... More
Coronation Chair coat of arms
The blind visitors in this photograph at Sunderland Museum, are examining an exact model of the Coronation chair...“To them, their fingers are eyes”..From 1913, John Alfred Charlton Deas, a former curator at Su... More
The Queens Silver. Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums
Replicas in silver of the Queen's Doll's House Table Service, being shown to the blind children at Sunderland Museum. 8th jan 1926..“To them, their fingers are eyes”..From 1913, John Alfred Charlton Deas, a for... More
Hayfield Here We Come - A group of people sitting on top of a lush gre...
Sunderland blind children in a hayfield with their carers. 18 of the 22 had never been in one before and several had not been in a motor. All but one, felt the shape of a cow for the first time, and were alarme... More
Potters Wheel coat of arms
The blind visitors to Sunderland Museum are using a potter's wheel and clay.1913..“To them, their fingers are eyes”..From 1913, John Alfred Charlton Deas, a former curator at Sunderland Museum, organised severa... More
Human Skeleton. Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums
Blind adults are listening to a short lecture at Sunderland Museum before examining a human skeleton.1913..“To them, their fingers are eyes”..From 1913, John Alfred Charlton Deas, a former curator at Sunderland... More
Clown forehead coat of arms - Public domain portrait
This image comes from a collection of glass slides of fairground scenes found in the stores at Discovery Museum, Newcastle upon Tyne. twm_news/sets/72157627692102509/ ( twm_news/sets/72157627692102509/ ) ..We h... More
Trumpet and trombone. Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums
This image comes from a collection of glass slides of fairground scenes found in the stores at Discovery Museum, Newcastle upon Tyne. twm_news/sets/72157627692102509/ ( twm_news/sets/72157627692102509/ ) ..We h... More
Horse and cart, Newcastle upon Tyne, England
This photograph is from the Robert Hope collection ( twm_news/sets/72157628290550507/ ) ...Robert Hope was a resident of Newcastle upon Tyne. In the early 1970s he took out a bank loan to buy a Rolleiflex came... More
Spotted in the book shop
This photograph is from the Robert Hope collection ( twm_news/sets/72157628290550507/ ) ...Robert Hope was a resident of Newcastle upon Tyne. In the early 1970s he took out a bank loan to buy a Rolleiflex came... More
Boring to fit the disc during World War I
Boring to fit the disc, rough and finish facing at the National Projectile Factory, Birtley, 14 June 1916 (TWAM ref. 1027/271)...These images belong to an album of photographs taken in the National Projectile F... More
Filing weight off the radius during World War I
Filing weight off radius and cleaning outside of the shell at the National Projectile Factory, Birtley, 21 June 1916 (TWAM ref. 1027/271)...These images belong to an album of photographs taken in the National P... More
Machining the base plates during World War I
Machining the base plates of the shells at the National Projectile Factory, Birtley, 21 June 1916 (TWAM ref. 1027/271)...These images belong to an album of photographs taken in the National Projectile Factory, ... More
A young boy with a Sled in the Snow
This set, taken from the Spence Family collection at Tyne & Wear Archives offers an intimate view in to a Family enjoying the festive season during this time of change and the invention of Christmas. ..Referenc... More
A Rigger. Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums
This is an Advertisement for William Doxford & Sons Ltd showing a rigger using traditional techniques to splice a wire rope, c1961..Reference: DS.DOX/6/7/4/3..Sunderland has a remarkable history of innovation i... More
King George VI at the shipyard of Hawthorn Leslie
This is a photograph of King George VI meeting some of the oldest serving employees at the shipyard of Hawthorn Leslie, Hebburn, 7 April 1943...Reference: 2931..On 22 November Prince William will be visiting Su... More
A worker at Philips - A man working on a machine in a factory
This is a photograph of a Man working at Philips in Washington, UK. The photograph was taken at some point in the 1970's. ..Reference: 5417/353/3..This collection of images has been assembled in support of the ... More
A Woman working at Philips
This is a photograph of a Woman working at the Philips Factory in Washington, UK. The photograph was taken at some point in the 1970s'...Reference: 5417/353/1..This collection of images has been assembled in su... More
Synchronised Swimmers. Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums
This is a photograph of the Local Synchronised Swimmers in Washington, UK. The photograph was taken at some point in the 1970's...Reference: 5417/470/5..This collection of images has been assembled in support o... More
War Time Nurses entertain Wounded Soldiers
This is a photograph of sisters and nurses dressed in costume for a Christmas performance at 3rd Northern General Hospital, Sheffield. The photograph was taken in December 1916 and offers a caring and humorous ... More
98" Mirror, England. Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums
Reference: DS.GP.1919/3232..This photograph documents construction of Observatory equipment by Grubb Parsons in Newcastle upon Tyne at some point in the mid 20th century...This photograph is taken from the Grub... More
Pipe fitting and bending at Joseph L Thompson & Sons Ltd
Reference: DS.JLT-5-3-14-2..This image has been taken from the Joseph L Thompson & Sons Ltd shipbuilders’ collection. The photographs, taken at the Sunderland Based Shipyard were used in the publicity campaign ... More
Welding at Joseph L Thompson & Sons Ltd
Reference: DS.JLT-5-3-13-1..This image has been taken from the Joseph L Thompson & Sons Ltd shipbuilders’ collection. The photographs, taken at the Sunderland Based Shipyard were used in the publicity campaign ... More
A master model maker at Joseph L Thompson & Sons Ltd
A master model maker at Joseph L Thompson & Sons Ltd, 1946 (TWAM ref. DS.JLT/5/3/1)...This set celebrates the achievements of the famous Sunderland shipbuilding firm Joseph L. Thompson & Sons. The company’s ori... More
Robert William Holmes and Ernie Ford. TWCMS: 2001.4972
Photograph, sepia, of two soldiers, one seated and one standing. Robert William Holmes is seated and Ernie Ford is standing. Uniforms date from World War I. Ernie was in the Durham Light Infantry..Regional Face... More
Sergeant Poole. TWCMS.2006.4144
Sepia photograph of donor's father, Sergeant Poole, taken during WW1. He is posing in his uniform at a photograph's studio, with a backdrop of an ornate house (there is a block in the corner of the photo with t... More
TWCMS.2004.1340. Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums
Postcard, showing a full length portrait of a soldier of Royal Engineers with bandolier across shoulder, wearing spurs and a sheepskin rug at his feet..Regional Faces of the First World War...The photograph is ... More
TWCMS.2002.446. Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums
Photograph, black and white, copied. Studio photograph showing a young man in army uniform standing between a young boy and girl. Man and woman seated in front. The man is wearing a three-piece suit, woman in a... More
TWCMS.2001.3474. Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums
Postcard, showing a Northumberland Hussars corporal on horseback. Horse with white rein around neck, sword hanging from saddle. Fence with trees and bushes in the background. Note on back of card states 'Sam Ro... More
TWCMS.2000.3990. Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums
Postcard, black and white, of a soldier standing outside a tent dressed in full uniform and holding a gun in his right hand..Regional Faces of the First World War...The photograph is from an album relating to t... More
TWCMS.1997.3551. Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums
Photograph, black and white, full length studio portrait of young couple, woman wearing a dark velvet skirt, jacket and large hat and soldier wearing military uniform..Regional Faces of the First World War...Th... More
TWCMS.1997.224. Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums
Photograph, black and white, of three women all wearing hats standing in gardens...Maker: printer - Harrington's..Regional Faces of the First World War...The photograph is from an album relating to the men, wom... More
TWCMS.1995.261. Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums
Photograph, black and white, of a girl standing by a chair.Maker: photographer - Frank and Sons.Date Made: 1919-1920 (c).Place Made: West Street, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England, UK..Regional Faces of the Fir... More
Hudson Family Gateshead. TWCMS.1995.258
Photograph, black and white, of man standing, woman seated, girl standing, 2 boys.on reverse: Hudson Family Gateshead..Maker: photographer - Frank and Sons.Place Made: West Street, 81, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear,... More
TWCMS.2000.2280. Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums
Postcard, black and white, of girl with party dress. She has long hair with curls and bow in her hair. White three-quarter length socks and lace-up shoes. Chair in background...Maker: photographer - MacFadyen.P... More
TWCMS.1997.274. Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums
Photograph, black and white, studio portrait of young woman sitting on a rock with a backdrop of the sea. Wearing white long sleeved tunic worn over dark skirt with small brimmed hat and laced boots..Maker: pho... More
TWCMS.1997.222. Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums
Photograph, black and white, of a woman standing in garden..Regional Faces of the First World War...The photograph is from an album relating to the men, women and children from Tyne and Wear who lived, worked o... More
TWCMS.2002.452 coat of arms during World War I
Postcard, sepia, showing a small girl in a knitted coat, trimmed back, cuffs and a large light-coloured collar with matching hat. She is wearing white socks, black buttoned boots and one hand is resting on a ta... More
TWCMS.2000.4820. Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums
Postcard, miniature, black and white, of a woman in a jacket and skirt, high neck blouse with pendant. Her arm is resting on the back of a chair, handbag under other arm. She is wearing a large hat with turned ... More
TWCMS.1997.277. Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums
Photograph, black and white, studio portrait of young man..Maker: photographer - Whinfield.Place Made: Northumberland Street, 16, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, UK..Regional Faces of the First Wor... More
Inside the Doxford Engine Works Sub Assembly Shop
View of the Doxford Engine Works Sub Assembly Shop, Pallion, Sunderland, August 1954 (TWAM ref. DS.DOX/6/11/9/6). Looking along the Northerly bay from East to West...Sunderland has a remarkable history of innov... More
Brownies working together, England
Members of the Royal Victoria School for the Blind Brownie pack, January 1962 (TWAM ref. DT.TUR/2/28235D)...Tyne & Wear Archives is proud to present a series of images relating to the Royal Victoria School for ... More
Members of the Brownie pack, England
This appears to show a presentation to a member of the Brownie pack at the Royal Victoria School for the Blind, January 1962 (TWAM ref. DT.TUR/2/28235C)...Tyne & Wear Archives is proud to present a series of im... More
Inside the Southwick Engine Works, Sunderland
Lowering a crankshaft into position at the Southwick Engine Works of George Clark Ltd, Sunderland, April 1955 (TWAM ref. DT.TUR/2/13527E)...Sunderland has a remarkable history of innovation in shipbuilding and ... More
Launch party of HMS Thisbe during World War I
Launch party of the destroyer HMS Thisbe, launched at the Hebburn shipyard of Hawthorn Leslie, 8 March 1917 (TWAM ref. 4923/2)...A lovely wintry scene. Looks like a young apprentice has got himself into the pho... More
Doxfords engineering apprentices at work
Apprentices working on a crankshaft at Doxfords (Engineering) Ltd, Sunderland, May 1961 (TWAM ref. DS.DOX/2/26680H)...Sunderland has a remarkable history of innovation in shipbuilding and marine engineering. Fr... More
Coastal Defence Mounting at the Scotswood Works
8 inch Coastal Defence Mounting in 12 Shop, Scotswood Works, Newcastle upon Tyne, 11 June 1942 (TWAM ref. DX1529/1)...‘Workshop of the World’ is a phrase often used to describe Britain’s manufacturing dominance... More
Fitting breech blocks at the Elswick Works
Women workers fitting breech blocks in 5 Shop, Elswick Works, Newcastle upon Tyne, 2 December 1942 (TWAM ref. DX1529/1)...‘Workshop of the World’ is a phrase often used to describe Britain’s manufacturing domin... More
Valentine Tanks on the Assembly Line
Valentine Tanks on the Assembly Line in the Tank Shop, Elswick Works, Newcastle upon Tyne, 28 September 1942 (TWAM ref. DX1529/1)...‘Workshop of the World’ is a phrase often used to describe Britain’s manufactu... More
Shervick Tractors at the Elswick Works
View of Shervick Tractors inside 136 Shop, Elswick Works, Newcastle upon Tyne, April 1948 (TWAM ref. 1027/269). These tractors were manufactured by Vickers after the Second World War, using Sherman tanks, which... More
Repairing locomotives at the Scotswood Works
Carrying our repairs to locomotives in 12 Shop, Scotswood Works, Newcastle upon Tyne, April 1948 (TWAM ref. 1027/269)...‘Workshop of the World’ is a phrase often used to describe Britain’s manufacturing dominan... More
Wartime medical equipment at the Elswick Works
View of Dr Clarkson and a colleague, wearing wartime medical equipment at the Elswick Works, Newcastle upon Tyne, 25 November 1940 (TWAM ref. 1027/neg15299). Dr Clarkson is ‘armed’ with a wartime medical belt, ... More
Amphibious Tank on the River Tyne, England
View of an amphibious tank on the River Tyne, c1932...‘Workshop of the World’ is a phrase often used to describe Britain’s manufacturing dominance during the Nineteenth Century. It’s also a very apt description... More
Grand Slam bombs awaiting delivery
“Grand Slam” Bombs awaiting delivery, 7 January 1945 (TWAM ref. 1027/5178)...‘Workshop of the World’ is a phrase often used to describe Britain’s manufacturing dominance during the Nineteenth Century. It’s also... More
Rolls Royce Cylinders at the Elswick Works, England
Rolls Royce Cylinders in 24 Shop, Elswick Works, Newcastle upon Tyne, 16 March 1939 (TWAM ref. 1027/5178)...‘Workshop of the World’ is a phrase often used to describe Britain’s manufacturing dominance during th... More
Manufacturing fishing floats. Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums
Manufacturing fishing floats at the Elswick Works, Newcastle upon Tyne, c1931 (TWAM ref. 1027/9). This image reflects the sheer variety of products manufactured by Vickers Armstrong...‘Workshop of the World’ is... More
King George VI visits the Elswick Works
Royal Visit by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, 18 June 1941 (TWAM ref. 5366/14). ..‘Workshop of the World’ is a phrase often used to describe Britain’s manufacturing dominance during the Nineteenth Century.... More
Machining gunmetal racer for a set of torpedo tubes
Machining gunmetal racer for a set of 21 inch triple torpedo tubes, c1928 (TWAM ref. 1027/9)...‘Workshop of the World’ is a phrase often used to describe Britain’s manufacturing dominance during the Nineteenth ... More
Officials who completed their jubilee at Elswick, 1910.
Image of long-serving officials of Sir W.G. Armstrong Whitworth & Co. Ltd, 23 September 1910 (TWAM ref. 1027/9)...Standing (left to right): John Scott (1860), Henry Smith (1850), William N. Clark (1858), Robert... More
75 mm Mountain Gun and Carriage in action
75 mm Mountain Gun and Carriage in action at the Elswick Works, early 20th Century (TWAM ref. DS.VA/6/18/8)...‘Workshop of the World’ is a phrase often used to describe Britain’s manufacturing dominance during ... More
Working out lathe (1914 – 18) during World War I
These images belong to the Parsons’ ‘Women Labourers’ photograph album, taken at Parsons’ Works on Shields Road during the First World War..(TWAM ref: 2402)..The factory was founded by engineer Charles Parsons,... More
Turning flanges (1914 – 18) during World War I
These images belong to the Parsons’ ‘Women Labourers’ photograph album, taken at Parsons’ Works on Shields Road during the First World War..(TWAM ref: 2402)..The factory was founded by engineer Charles Parsons,... More
Turning high for piston rings (1914 – 18)
These images belong to the Parsons’ ‘Women Labourers’ photograph album, taken at Parsons’ Works on Shields Road during the First World War..(TWAM ref: 2402)..The factory was founded by engineer Charles Parsons,... More
Filling out brush boxes (1914 – 18)
These images belong to the Parsons’ ‘Women Labourers’ photograph album, taken at Parsons’ Works on Shields Road during the First World War..(TWAM ref: 2402)..The factory was founded by engineer Charles Parsons,... More
Forming up blading (1914 – 18) during World War I
These images belong to the Parsons’ ‘Women Labourers’ photograph album, taken at Parsons’ Works on Shields Road during the First World War..(TWAM ref: 2402)..The factory was founded by engineer Charles Parsons,... More
Insulating stator end windings (1914 – 18)
These images belong to the Parsons’ ‘Women Labourers’ photograph album, taken at Parsons’ Works on Shields Road during the First World War..(TWAM ref: 2402)..The factory was founded by engineer Charles Parsons,... More
Slotting Machine (1914 – 18), England
These images belong to the Parsons’ ‘Women Labourers’ photograph album, taken at Parsons’ Works on Shields Road during the First World War..(TWAM ref: 2402)..The factory was founded by engineer Charles Parsons,... More
Radiusing ends of slots in mirror ring (1914 – 18)
These images belong to the Parsons’ ‘Women Labourers’ photograph album, taken at Parsons’ Works on Shields Road during the First World War..(TWAM ref: 2402)..The factory was founded by engineer Charles Parsons,... More
Rita's new idea was inspired by the contents of an earlier bottle
Model, Rita Fisher, posing for Turners, February 1955 (TWAM ref. DT.TUR/2/13209R)...To read a blog about Turners advertising techniques see www.twmuseums.org.uk/engage/blog/turners-saved-my-marriage/ ( http://... More
Her training as a knight had been unconventional
Model posing for a Turners publicity shot, August 1958 (TWAM ref. DT.TUR/4/1048/1)...To read a blog about Turners advertising techniques see www.twmuseums.org.uk/engage/blog/turners-saved-my-marriage/ ( http:/... More
The fishermen were intrigued by Rita's unusual technique
View of model, Rita Fisher, posing for Turners, February 1955 (TWAM ref. DT.TUR/2/13209A)...To read a blog about Turners advertising techniques see www.twmuseums.org.uk/engage/blog/turners-saved-my-marriage/ (... More
Relaxing in the hay - A woman in a red shirt holding a camera
Model poses for a Turners publicity shot, March 1955 (TWAM ref. DT.TUR/4/AG540/1)...To read a blog about Turners advertising techniques see www.twmuseums.org.uk/engage/blog/turners-saved-my-marriage/ ( http://... More
Arrested John Walker, Mugshot photograph, England
Name: John Walker.Arrested for: False Pretences.Arrested at: North Shields Police Station.Arrested on: 30 March 1904.Tyne and Wear Archives ref: DX1388-1-27-John Walker..The Shields Daily Gazette for 7 April 19... More
Elswick Works Amateur Rowing Club, England
View of the Elswick Works Amateur Rowing Club, Newcastle upon Tyne, c1900 (TWAM ref. 1027/418). Lord Armstrong appears to be in this photograph, second from the left at the top of the stairs...‘Workshop of the ... More
Elswick Works cricket team, shipbuilding
Elswick Works Cricket XI, 1891 (TWAM ref. 1027/377)...‘Workshop of the World’ is a phrase often used to describe Britain’s manufacturing dominance during the Nineteenth Century. It’s also a very apt description... More
Michael Mulvaney, arrested for drunkenness and begging
Name: Michael Mulvaney.Arrested for: not given.Arrested at: North Shields Police Station.Arrested on: 17 August 1904.Tyne and Wear Archives ref: DX1388-1-55-Michael Mulvaney..The Shields Daily Gazette for 17 Au... More
Peter Wallace, arrested for stealing meat
Name: Peter Wallace.Arrested for: not given.Arrested at: North Shields Police Station.Arrested on: 13 April 1908.Tyne and Wear Archives ref: DX1388-1-125-Peter Wallace..The Shields Daily News for 13 April 1908 ... More
Catherine Buck, arrested for stealing sheets
Name: Catherine Buck.Arrested for: Larceny.Arrested at: North Shields Police Station.Arrested on: 3 February 1905.Tyne and Wear Archives ref: DX1388-1-37-Catherine Buck..The Shields Daily News for 2 February 19... More
Arrested Frank Cunningham, Mugshot photograph, England
Name: Frank Cunningham.Arrested for: not given.Arrested at: North Shields Police Station.Arrested on: 2 July 1908.Tyne and Wear Archives ref: DX1388-1-131-Frank Cunningham. .These images are a selection from an... More
Louis Offie, arrested for theft, indecent conduct and assault
Name: Louis Offie.Arrested for: not given.Arrested at: North Shields Police Station.Arrested on: 13 March 1907.Tyne and Wear Archives ref: DX1388-1-105-Louis Offie. .The Shields Daily News for 13 March 1907 rep... More
Arrested Ernest Frost, Mugshot photograph, England
Name: Ernest Frost.Arrested for: not given.Arrested at: North Shields Police Station.Arrested on: 27 August 1905.Tyne and Wear Archives ref: DX1388-1-75-Ernest Frost..The Shields Daily News for 29 August report... More
Arrested Thomas Newham, Mugshot photograph, England
Name: Thomas Newham.Arrested for: not given.Arrested at: North Shields Police Station.Arrested on: 2 May 1905.Tyne and Wear Archives ref: DX1388-1-71-Thomas Newham..The Shields Daily News for 9 May 1905 reports... More
Arrested Oscar Carlson, Mugshot photograph, England
Name: Oscar Carlson.Arrested for: Larceny.Arrested at: North Shields Police Station.Arrested on: 15 June 1903.Tyne and Wear Archives ref: DX1388-1-19-Oscar Carlson..The Shields Daily Gazette for 15 June 1903 re... More
Presenting the Freedom of the City to Earl Jellicoe, England
Presentation of the Freedom of the City of Newcastle upon Tyne to Earl Jellicoe, Admiral of the Fleet, 9 November 1925 (TWAM ref. DF.GRA/1/4)...These images belong to a series of albums documenting John Grantha... More
Woman operating a capstan lathe at the Elswick Works, England
Rare image of a female employee operating a capstan lathe at the Elswick Works, Newcastle upon Tyne, c1961 (TWAM ref. DS.VA/9/PH/1/22186)...‘Workshop of the World’ is a phrase often used to describe Britain’s ... More
Welding a bedplate at the Doxford Engine Works
View inside the Doxford Engine Works Fabricating Department, Pallion, Sunderland, August 1954 (TWAM ref. DS.DOX/6/11/9/10). The image shows workers welding the bedplate of a six cylinder marine engine...Sunderl... More
Mixture passing through the ovens at Wright's Biscuits
View of the production line at Wright's Biscuits Factory, South Shields as biscuit mixture passes through the ovens...Wright’s Biscuits was a well known company in South Shields, South Tyneside. Set up as a mak... More
Icon Tyne Bridge construction staff, public domain photograph
Construction staff of the Tyne bridge, employed by Dorman Long & Co. Ltd, 2 March 1928 (TWAM ref. 3730/15/14). The men are identified below...standing left to right: J. Morgan (Foreman Mason), W. Kingston (Cash... More
Jarrow Ladies Fire Brigade, 1916
A postcard of the Jarrow Ladies Fire Brigade taken during the First World War in 1916 (TWAM ref. 5625)...The postcard is unused...This set celebrates the many postcards in our collections. The people, places an... More
Table Rock Baths, Whitley Bay - A group of people standing on top of a...
Postcard of the Table Rock Baths, Whitley Bay, c1937 (TWAM ref. DF.ATK/16/9/3)...The postcard is addressed to Mr H.H. Atkinson, 103 Canterbury Rd, Leyton, London E10 and postmarked 19 July 1937. The message has... More
Zeppelin raid on Blyth, 14 April 1915
Postcard of a Zeppelin raid on Blyth, 14 April 1915. The event took place but the airship has been inserted into the picture and the image is a fake (TWAM ref. 517/32)...The postcard is addressed to Mr Liddle, ... More