Dr Helen Wilson from Durham University presents her research that highlights the regional history of the birds tracing back to the 1940s. While also looking to the future to make connections between Norway where kittiwakes are moving into cities...
Shaun Flett in his own words: I was born in Billy Mill, North Shields. Since the 1980’s I’ve taught art and design in a range of local colleges. When I was in my teens I held a ‘one man’...
The story of Mary An Macham, an enslaved women, who became part of our 19th century local community. The exhibition will also explore the role North Shields played in the abolition movement of the 19th century. Delivered in partnership...
Old Low Light will be closed on Friday 13th September 2019 for a private function. We will be open again on Saturday 14th 2019 at 10am.
Check out our story so far, in this new brochure designed by volunteers which highlights Old Low Light’s journey to date. Our Story So Far
Exhibitions to mark 120thanniversary of North Shields Fishermen’s Mission Two exhibitions to mark the 120thanniversary of the North Shields Fishermen’s Mission are on display during August and September at the Old Low Light Heritage Centre on the Fish Quay....
Exhibitions to mark 120thanniversary of North Shields Fishermen’s Mission Two exhibitions to mark the 120thanniversary of the North Shields Fishermen’s Mission are on display during August and September at the Old Low Light Heritage Centre on the Fish Quay....
George Edward Horton, born in North Shields in 1859. In 1896 he exhibited The Fish Quay, North Shields at the Royal Academy. He also exhibited at the Paris Salon and national and provincial galleries, including the Laing Art Gallery...
An exhibition installed in the Boat for the Old Low Light cultural and heritage centre on North Shields Fish Quay which hints at the migration of peoples, ideas and beliefs around the North Atlantic regions as mirrored in the...
New book about North Shields Football Club now on sale Men from the North – the Grand History of North Shields Football Club, researched and written by an Old Low Light volunteer, Trudi Thompson, will be available for sale...
