Clearance of Forest Hill

Clearance of Forest Hill

Image Details

Title Clearance of Forest Hill
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.