South Pier

South Pier

Image Details

Title South Pier
Reference Number STH0004440
Photographer Unknown
Town or Village South Shields
Date Circa 1900
Original Format Black and White Photograph
Period Edwardian (1901-1910)
Copyright South Tyneside Libraries
Further Information Repairs to the South Pier wall below the lighthouse. A derrick has
been erected and the gates giving access to the end of the pier are
closed. The large crane is steam-driven and used for lifting heavy
stone blocks into place.