Coverdale's Quay

Coverdale's Quay

Image Details

Title Coverdale's Quay
Reference Number STH0000047
Photographer Unknown
Town or Village South Shields
Date 1900
Original Format Black and white photograph
Period Edwardian (1901-1910)
Copyright South Tyneside Libraries
Further Information Coverdale's Quay was on the riverside at the back of Shadwell Street. Coverdale's House was built in 1540 and is included in this group of houses. Various women and children can be seen standing behind plank fencing overlooking the river. To the lef,t steps can be seen descending, along with a wooden derrick.