South Tyneside History
| 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. |