Happy International Day for Museums everyone! As we all know, South Tyneside is packed with fantastic and historic places and we decided to celebrate some of them.
South Tyneside has some absolute gems including Arbeia, South Shields Museum, the Dolly Peel statue and the Lawe Top cannons.
There is Souter Lighthouse, Marsden Grotto and many more sites which are packed with interesting pasts.
With another Bank Holiday on the way, why not celebrate some of the historic treasures we have on our doorstep and enjoy a look back through the years.
You can also enjoy more memories from South Tyneside’s past on the Shields Gazette’s website by heading to the retro section.
1. Spectacular in 2004
A stunning 2004 scene showing a sunset over Arbeia Roman fort. | Local Library
2. Ten great years in South Shields
Carol Harrison was pictured at the Victorian Pantry Tea Room in South Shields Museum and Art Gallery which celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2021. | img
3. Souter Lighthouse
The National Trust site at Souter Lighthouse got our attention in this view from 2022. | Local Library
4. The Word, South Shields
The Word, in South Shields. It has interactive exhibits on literature, pop culture, and rotating community heritage displays. | Iconic Media Group