South Tyneside History
| Title | Wouldhave Memorial, South Shields |
|---|---|
| Date | c1920s |
| Location | South Shields |
| Type | Real Photographic |
| Publisher | E T W Dennis & Sons Ltd., London and Scarborough |
| Series | The Dainty Series |
| Size | 86mm x 137mm |
| Reference Number | P126 |
| Further Information | The Wouldhave Memorial was erected in 1889 in memory of William Wouldhave who designed the first lifeboat. The railings of North Marine Park can be seen in the background. More information about William Wouldhave and Henry Greathead, the history of the lifeboat and the design and construction of the Wouldhave Memorial can be found in the “History of the Lifeboat” booklet in the Pamphlets collection of this website. |
