South Tyneside History
| Title | Field House, Salmon Street |
|---|---|
| Reference Number | STH0003160 |
| Photographer | Unknown |
| Town or Village | South Shields |
| Date | C1890 |
| Original Format | Black and White Photograph |
| Period | Victorian (1837-1901) |
| Copyright | South Tyneside Libraries |
| Further Information | The house shown, situated at the top of Salmon Street is Field House. This was the home of Mr. Fairles, magistrate and mine owner of this town, who was murdered on the 11th June 1832 near Tyne Dock Arches. William Jobling, a miner who was present during the attack was executed and became one of the last people to be gibbeted and left on a gallows at Jarrow Slake as an example to others. |
