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Trinity Tower, Lawe Top, South Shields

Trinity Tower, Lawe Top, South Shields

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Image Details

Title	Trinity Tower, Lawe Top, South Shields
Reference Number	STH0002826
Photographer	Unknown
Town or Village	South Shields
Date
Original Format	Black and White Photograph
Period	c1930s
Copyright	South Tyneside Libraries
Further Information	This watch tower was erected by Master and Brethren of Trinity House, Newcastle c1810 for the Tyne Pilots, most of them lived in the area. The tower provided a good vantage point to see ships sailing towards the River Tyne. Note the bay window to the second storey and the anchor on the tower which bears a motto in Latin-in Arms- DEUS DABIT VELA -God will give the sails. Also see image STH0002825.