Westoe Village, 1878

Westoe Village, 1878

Image Details

Title Westoe Village, 1878
Reference Number STH0003367
Photographer William Downey
Town or Village South Shields
Date 1878
Original Format Black and white photograph
Period Victorian (1837-1901)
Copyright South Tyneside Libraries
Further Information An early photograph of Westoe Village. The village green is in the foreground. Some of the residents in this period (1878) were; J.C. Stevenson MP, Joseph Eltringham, a dock owner, Matthew Stainton, iron founder.