South Tyneside History
| Title | South Shields Volunteers |
|---|---|
| Reference Number | STH0009687 |
| Photographer | Unknown |
| Town or Village | South Shields |
| Date | c1892 |
| Original Format | Black and white photograph |
| Period | Victorian (1837-1901) |
| Copyright | South Tyneside Libraries |
| Further Information | Black and white photograph of South Shields Volunteers c1892. Richard Lakey Allen is centre front. In 1881 these volunteers were reorganised and became volunteer battalions of the Durham Light Infantry. The photo shows a quarter guard armed with the Martini Henry rifle |
