South Tyneside History
| Title | Thrift Street and Long Row |
|---|---|
| Reference Number | STH0003320 |
| Photographer | Flagg Amy Celia |
| Town or Village | South Shields |
| Date | 14 06 1940 |
| Original Format | Black and White Photograph |
| Period | The 1940s |
| Copyright | South Tyneside Libraries |
| Further Information | Timber yard and premises along the river front in Thrift Street with many cranes and ships masts in the background. A circular cast iron electrical distribution kiosk is at the right edge of the image. These were once a common sight in the town with the introduction of mains electricity into homes. |
