Wawn And Clay Rope Factory and Chapel

Wawn And Clay Rope Factory and Chapel

Image Details

Title Wawn And Clay Rope Factory and Chapel
Reference Number STH0000327
Photographer Unknown
Town or Village South Shields
Date c1700- c1850
Original Format Black and white photograph of drawing
Period Georgian (1714-1837)
Copyright South Tyneside Libraries
Further Information Wawn and Clay patent rope manufacturer. This was later the site of St Thomas's Church in Fowler Street. In the background is a Chapel of Ease. A chapel of ease is a church building other than the parish church, built within the bounds of a parish for the attendance of those who cannot reach the parish church conveniently.