South Tyneside History
| Title | Wouldhave Monument, South Shields |
|---|---|
| Date | Postmarked 1904 |
| Location | South Shields |
| Type | Coloured Topographical |
| Publisher | Unknown |
| Series | |
| Size | 137mm x 86mm |
| Reference Number | P134 |
| Further Information | The Wouldhave Memorial as seen from North Marine Park. The Wouldhave Memorial was erected in 1889 in memory of William Wouldhave who designed the first lifeboat. Part of the message is written on the fromt of the postcard. 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. |
