Jarrow Hall and Anglo Saxon Farm during the first anniversary weekend celebrations in 2017. Were you there?Jarrow Hall and Anglo Saxon Farm during the first anniversary weekend celebrations in 2017. Were you there?
Jarrow Hall and Anglo Saxon Farm during the first anniversary weekend celebrations in 2017. Were you there?

Nine retro photos of Jarrow Hall as it seeks funding for new play area to recreate exciting myths and legends

We are recreating memories from Jarrow Hall as it returns to the news headlines once more.
By Chris Cordner
Published 5th Oct 2022, 15:23 BST

The Church Bank venue is aiming to raise £50,000 to help fund development plans for a new outdoor play area, as reported by the Shields Gazette.

It gives us a chance to look at 9 retro photos from the historic sight, all found in the Gazette archives.

Take a look at re-enactments, culture and centuries old skills – as well as plenty of faces.

Take a look at re-enactments, culture and centuries old skills – as well as plenty of faces.

Anglo Saxon times in the spotlight.

5. Ready for combat

Anglo Saxon times in the spotlight. Photo: TIM RICHARDSON

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A copy of the Jarrow Codex at the museum in 2016.

6. So cultural

A copy of the Jarrow Codex at the museum in 2016. Photo: Kevin Brady

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Colin Tazey, left, and Jim Robertson using a drill at Jarrow Hall and Anglo Saxon Farm in 2017.

7. Reflections on the past

Colin Tazey, left, and Jim Robertson using a drill at Jarrow Hall and Anglo Saxon Farm in 2017. Photo: Tim Richardson

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Employees of Sage UK took part in their biggest ever volunteering day with Groundwork South Tyneside and Newcastle, at Jarrow Hall 5 years ago.

8. A huge volunteering effort

Employees of Sage UK took part in their biggest ever volunteering day with Groundwork South Tyneside and Newcastle, at Jarrow Hall 5 years ago. Photo: Tim Richardson

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