South Tyneside History
| Title | Beacon and Lawe Top |
|---|---|
| Reference Number | STH0002625 |
| Photographer | Unknown |
| Town or Village | South Shields |
| Date | 19th Century |
| Original Format | Black and white photograph |
| Period | Victorian (1837-1901) |
| Copyright | South Tyneside Libraries |
| Further Information | Lawe Top, South Shields. Leading mark (Beacon) for ships crossing the Tyne Bar. Old cannon guarding the entrance to the river. Stairway leading down to river frontage in the background.There are probably some pilots among those assembled seated. |
