Former shipyard workers and families invited to share their traditions in South Shields
Former shipyard workers and their families are being invited to share their traditions.
Anyone who worked in or grew up in a shipyard family is invited to share their traditions in South Shields.
The North East Folklore Society is hosting its ‘Shipyard Stories’ event at the South Shields Museum & Art Gallery, on Ocean Road, from 11am until 12pm on Wednesday, December 2.
The event is looking for people to share their memories of family traditions and launch day superstitions over a cup of tea.
The Society is looking to record important parts of the region’s shipyard heritage such as the sayings, family traditions, and good luck beliefs that got passed around the yard and kitchen table.
The event is open to anyone who worked in the yards or their family members.
Organisers have stated that free tea and biscuits will be provided and travel expenses paid.
Spaces are limited so to secure your place, you should email: [email protected] or call: 07561 102469.