William Wouldhave's Grave

William Wouldhave's Grave

Image Details

Title William Wouldhave's Grave
Reference Number STH0001114
Photographer Unknown
Town or Village South Shields
Date pre 1903
Original Format Black and White Photograph
Period c1900s
Copyright South Tyneside Libraries
Further Information William Wouldhave's grave in St. Hilda's churchyard before the road widening of Church Way, showing the original headstone. William Wouldhave was the parish clerk in St. Hilda's church, and inventor of the lifeboat as his memorial states. His wife was buried in the same grave. STH0001116 shows a wider view of this image.