South Tyneside History
| Title | Beacon (Leading Mark) Lawe Top |
|---|---|
| Reference Number | STH0002626 |
| Photographer | Unknown |
| Town or Village | South Shields |
| Date | Mid 20th Century |
| Original Format | Black and White Photograph |
| Period | The 1950s |
| Copyright | South Tyneside Libraries |
| Further Information | Large brick beacon ( leading mark) on the Lawe top, South Shields. Ships would line the two beacons up when crossing the Tyne Bar to enter the River Tyne. This was before the piers were built and the river dredged. In the background an old steam trawler at the Lloyds Hailing Station on the Northside of the river. |
