South Tyneside History
| Title | Lay Farm, Laygate |
|---|---|
| Reference Number | STH0002786 |
| Photographer | Unknown |
| Town or Village | South Shields |
| Date | 1876 |
| Original Format | Black and White Photograph |
| Period | Unknown |
| Copyright | South Tyneside Libraries |
| Further Information | The Lay Farm about 1876 near what is now Laygate Circus, at the top of Frederick Street, near Adam and Eve Public House. In the garden 3 stone coffins were found along with an old tomb stone, dated 14.1.1668. The tombstone was removed to the old Public Library, now the Museum. Ralph Milburn lived in this house and was instrumental in the establishment of Presbyterianism in South Shields |
