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The town was founded in 1245, and developed as a fishing port. Salt-panning became began in 1499. During the Civil War, parliament's Scottish allies captured the town, leading the royalists to flee south, leading to the Battle of Boldon Hill .
South Shields (/ ʃ iː l z /) is a coastal town in South Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, England; it is on the south bank of the mouth of the River Tyne. The town was once known in Roman times as Arbeia and as Caer Urfa by the Early Middle Ages. It is the fourth largest settlement in Tyne and Wear, after Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland and ...
21 de mar. de 2024 · The town, founded by the Convent of Durham in the 13th century, was a centre of the salt and glass industries in the 17th and 18th centuries. The first British self-righting lifeboat (for aiding ships in distress in the region) was launched there in 1790.
Learn about the origins, struggles and changes of South Shields, a coastal town in the north east of England. From Roman fort and Saxon monastery to fishing village and port, discover the history of South Shields from ancient times to the present day.
Explore the history of South Shields from Roman times to the 20th century through a chronological list of events. Learn about the town's maritime, industrial, social and cultural heritage.
30 de ene. de 2016 · Whether it be the presence of Romans in ancient times, the arrival of a vibrant Arab population, or the town’s industrial past, South Shields has a diverse history.
Glimpse history through old images of South Shields, at the southern mouth of the River Tyne in North East England.
