South Tyneside History
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| Title | Matthew English, 'Old Matt' |
|---|---|
| Reference Number | STH0020133 |
| Photographer | Unknown |
| Town or Village | South Shields |
| Date | 8 Jul 1958 |
| Original Format | Black and White Photograph |
| Period | 1950s |
| Copyright | Shields Gazette |
| Further Information | A portrait of Matthew English, known as Old Matt, hung in Armstrong Hall whilst that building was the headquarters of Harton and Westoe miners. Matthew worked in the pits for 78 years until his death in 1899. |
