John Clay

John Clay

Image Details

Title John Clay
Reference Number STH0002188
Photographer Unknown
Town or Village South Shields
Date c1850
Original Format Black and white photograph.
Period Victorian (1837-1901)
Copyright South Tyneside Libraries
Further Information John Clay was the first mayor of South Shields. He was a banker and
shipowner. He lived in Lay Gate House and later in Cleadon Meadows,
Cleadon Village.