Herd Sands, South Shields

Herd Sands, South Shields

Image Details

Title Herd Sands, South Shields
Reference Number STH0006437
Photographer Unknown
Town or Village South Shields
Date 1950
Original Format Black and white photograph
Period c1950s
Copyright South Tyneside Libraries
Further Information Paddling, or plodging (as known locally) off Herd Sands.  The jetty
allowed boats and potential passengers to connect.  In the background
is the south pier with the crane used when repairing the pier.  Both
the north and south lighthouses can also be seen.