Temporary closure of gallery due to private functions. The Shipyard Painters gallery will be temporarily closed during the following times: – Thursday 11th August between 10:00am – 11:00am Monday 15th August between 12:00pm – 5:00pm We are sorry for...
See it from their persective … … Our great Swan Hunter themed summer exhibitions have something for everyone. Why don’t you bring your small fry to explore our Shipyard Painter’s exhibition and see it from their point of view. ...
Summer Fun Family Guided Walks Join one of our family friendly guided walks this summer. Every Thursday at 11:00 explore North Shields’ Fish Quay in the company of retired fishermen Henry and his crew. Discover where the local fishermen...
Barry ‘the history man’ Martin Come along and talk to Barry Martin, about his iconic images on display in our Alpha Omega Heritage Gallery exhibition. Discover why Barry thought it important to document the closure of Swan Hunter Shipyard. ...
Sorry the Shipyard Painters Gallery will be temporarily closed. Due to private bookings the Shipyard Painters will be temporarily closed to the public the following times: – Monday 25 July between 1:00 – 4:00 Wednesday 27 July between 10:00...
Watch them fiery dragons in the sky If you would like to see some of the thrills of this weekend’s Sunderland Airshow but you are put off by possibly having to queue and getting stuck in traffic? Come and...
Festival Of Archaeology: – Saturday 23 July Join Dr David Petts from Durham University this Saturday at 11:00 for a fascinating insight into the world of Coastal Archaeology. David has extensive experience in working with community groups to help...
Ships weren’t the only crafts created at Swan Hunter Shipyard Ever since the Middle Ages ships have been built on the River Tyne. Today the shipyards are gone, but not so long ago the shipbuilding industry influenced the region...
The ringed plover is a smallish wading bird found throughout Britain and Ireland with 113 breeding pairs in Northumberland (Day, et al 1995) and around 25-50 pairs in County Durham (Bowey & Newsome 2012). This bird nests mainly at...
No Shrinking Violets With the warmer evening we are flinging open the Old Low Light’s doors and shutters to the the sound of the voices of Whitley Women’s ‘Shrinking Violets.’ With a fusion of soul and pop, they will...