View over Westoe to Cleadon Water Tower

View over Westoe to Cleadon Water Tower

Image Details

Title View over Westoe to Cleadon Water Tower
Reference Number STH0019618
Photographer Unknown
Town or Village South Shields
Date c1890
Original Format Black and White Photograph
Period Victorian
Copyright South Tyneside Libraries
Further Information This view is from a painting owned by Wilfred Barton of Harton House Road. The painting was the work of his father, James Barton who lived in Westoe Parade. He was a sea going gentleman who eventually became a chief engineer with P&O. Note St Peter's Church (with no trees in its graveyard), is just to the right of the centre of the picture.