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...
Extended to 30th June by popular demand. An exhibition on the history of Tyne Brand, a factory at the foot of Brewhouse Bank on North Shields Fish Quay. Now a derelict site the company once employed over 750. Local...
By popular demand we have extended this exhibition until June 30th. The paintings of Peter Burns depict the vanished world of the Tyneside shipyards, the character of the people who worked thereand the lost trades of the ship...
Volunteers at the Old Low Light tell the story of the oldest building on the fish-quay (the Old Low Light) and its surroundings. Learn about the vessels of the Tyne, the fishing and navigation and discover local wildlife. Come...
Retired local fishermen present their exploration and commemoration of the fishing industry.
Riverman John Sturmey presents a history of steam boats on the river Tyne, starting with the first steam tugboat of 200 years ago in 1818. Please note the Old Low Light is closed between 23rd December until 5th January.
From 17th November 2017 until 31st March 2019 A voyage of discovery into the mysterious depths of the sea, uncovering the hidden beauty of nature.
100 Hearts War Stories is a project by Embroiderers Guild UK in conjunction with SAFA, to commemorate all those who took part in WW1. Using cloth and thread, textile artists have told their stories as unique and touching images...
A family friendly RNLI exhibition celebrating timeless courage during the First World War.
Artist Statement My paintings are abstract and process led, exploring relationships between colour and light through layering. I am currently working in acrylic on canvas and watercolour paper predominantly using thin glazes. Over many years the language of...
