Opening of the new Central Police Buildings, Keppel Street, South Shields

Opening of the new Central Police Buildings, Keppel Street, South Shields

Image Details

Title Opening of the new Central Police Buildings, Keppel Street, South Shields
Reference Number STH0011131
Photographer Unknown
Town or Village South Shields
Date 6 June, 1893
Original Format Sepia photograph
Period Victorian (1837-1901)
Copyright South Tyneside Libraries
Further Information This photograph shows the opening of the new Central Police Buildings, Keppel Street,
South Shields, by the Mayor Councillor Joseph Middleton Rennoldson. the building housed two new courtrooms. The photograph was taken by R.H.Carling of 29 - 30 King Street, South Shields.  The entrance to the premises was the first door in Salem Street, above Brash & Willan.