South Tyneside History
Title | Tyne Dock Staithes, South Shields |
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Reference Number | STH0010709 |
Photographer | Unknown |
Town or Village | South Shields |
Date | 1955 |
Original Format | Black and white photograph |
Period | The 1950s |
Copyright | South Tyneside Libraries |
Further Information | Tyne Dock Staithes in 1955. This is one of the last remaining staithes being demolished. "A" Staith, last one left, continued until 1967, when demolished. In 1973 the jetty itself was broken up by blasting. |