Marsden Rock

Marsden Rock

Image Details

Title Marsden Rock
Reference Number STH0006644
Photographer Bardwell Keith
Town or Village South Shields
Date March 1997
Original Format Colour Photograph
Period c1990s
Copyright South Tyneside Libraries
Further Information View of Marsden Rock from the Leas, showing the split between the two
sections - the archway had collapsed due to severe weather conditions.
In March 1997 the stack was considered unsafe and was demolished by
explosives. This photograph shows the preparations being made for the
explosion.