South Tyneside History
| Title | Laygate area |
|---|---|
| Reference Number | STH0006278 |
| Photographer | Unknown |
| Town or Village | South Shields |
| Date | Circa 1980's |
| Original Format | Black and White Photograph |
| Period | 1980s |
| Copyright | South Tyneside Libraries |
| Further Information | Black and white photograph showing housing in Laygate area being demolished. Old coal hatches can be seen in the outer walls all along the lane. The tall chimneys were for the wash houses. Fires would have been lit under a boiler for hot water. |
