Thompson's Hall

Thompson's Hall

Image Details

Title Thompson's Hall
Reference Number STH0000004
Photographer Cleet James Henry
Town or Village South Shields
Date c1890
Original Format Black and white photograph
Period Victorian (1837-1901)
Copyright South Tyneside Libraries
Further Information Corner of Heugh Street and Palatine Street. Thompson's Hall,
formerly occupied by Major Thompson. One of the old mansions of the
riverside.  Some were occupied by Master Mariners who were involved
in the coal trade, hence the London names of the nearby streets and
districts, Mile End Road, Holborn etc.