South Tyneside History
Title | Clearance of Forest Hill |
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Reference Number | STH0004031 |
Photographer | Cleet James Henry |
Town or Village | South Shields |
Date | May 1939 |
Original Format | Black and White Photograph |
Period | The 1930s |
Copyright | South Tyneside Libraries |
Further Information | Looking towards the river near Middle Docks, work continuing on the demolition of the slum properties in the area. The building on the left is hop Pole Inn. The cranes to the right of the pub are Harton coal staithes. The glassworks chimney can be seen next to the telegraph pole. |