St Hilda's Church and Market Place, South Shields

St Hilda's Church and Market Place, South Shields

Image Details

Title St Hilda's Church and Market Place, South Shields
Reference Number STH0006598
Photographer Bardwell Keith
Town or Village South Shields
Date
Original Format Coloured photograph
Period The 1990s
Copyright South Tyneside Libraries
Further Information A real wintry scene showing St Hilda's Church, South Shields.  This
is the oldest church in South Shields and the original parish church
of the town,  dating from the 7th century, and rebuilt around 1580. 
A corner of the Market Place is shown with the metal frames of the
stalls ready for the next market day.  A general market takes place
on Saturday and Monday each week, and a Flea Market operates on
Fridays.