James Mitchell Opening the Central Library

James Mitchell Opening the Central Library

Image Details

Title James Mitchell Opening the Central Library
Reference Number STH0008590
Photographer Unknown
Town or Village South Shields
Date 27 Apr 76
Original Format Black and white photograph
Period The 1970s
Copyright South Tyneside Libraries
Further Information Gazette snippet states:-  "Each public homecoming for James Mitchell
is the same - an absolute knockout.  The man who has projected the
heart of the old North-East into homes all over the country with his
television series, "When The Boat Comes In",is one of South Shields
best-known home-grown writers.

"In town yesterday to open the new library, he was dressed in his best
for the civic platform.  He said 'I'm absolutely knocked out by the
reception.  I always am.'"