The Old Town Hall, South Shields

The Old Town Hall, South Shields

Image Details

Title The Old Town Hall, South Shields
Reference Number STH0023531
Photographer South Shields County Borough Police
Town or Village South Shields
Date 23 April 1934
Original Format Black and White Photograph
Period 1930s
Copyright South Tyneside Libraries
Further Information The Old Town Hall in the Market Place, South Shields. There was a police lock-up cell in the space underneath the main floor which was often used for men who were drunk and disorderly. The public toilets can be seen behind the Town Hall on the left.