South Tyneside History
| Title | Harton Oratory |
|---|---|
| Reference Number | STH0000163 |
| Photographer | Unknown |
| Town or Village | South Shields |
| Date | c 1890 |
| Original Format | Sepia Photograph |
| Period | Victorian (1837-1901) |
| Copyright | South Tyneside Libraries |
| Further Information | Reverend William Coward, Curate of Westoe Chapel secured the building of a small chapel or oratory, which was opened on 6th November 1836. He conducted services in the parish of Harton until his death in 1853. |