South Tyneside History
| Title | Mercantile Dry Dock, Jarrow |
|---|---|
| Reference Number | STH0021108 |
| Photographer | Unknown |
| Town or Village | Jarrow |
| Date | 11 June 1980 |
| Original Format | Black and White Photograph |
| Period | 1980s |
| Copyright | Shields Gazette |
| Further Information | Driller Jim Lydon (l) and workmate John McCall with a ball they made out of biscuit wrappers and silver paper which the workers at the Mercantile Dry Dock and their families had collected. The ball raised money for charity. |