1. Is the Old Low Light Heritage Centre open?The Old Low Light closed to the public on 21st of March at the start of lockdown and has not yet reopened. 2. When will Old Low Light Reopen?We do not know...
Historic England, which protects and champions the nation’s historic environment, has awarded a lifeline of more than £9,000 to the Old Low Light Heritage Centre on North Shields Fish Quay. The grant, totalling £9,399, will enable the heritage centre...
As of today (18 March) the Board of Trustees have decided that we are closing the Old Low Light Heritage Centre inducting the cafe for the necessary reasons around public health and we have cancelled all future events and activities until...
Important message from the Old Low Light Heritage Centre regarding coronavirus Following the guidance late yesterday afternoon (Monday 16 March) from the Prime Minister, the UK’s Chief Scientific Adviser and the Chief Medical Officer for England, I have met...
Our Fish of the North – new exhibition highlights impact of plastic waste on sea-life A new exhibition at a local heritage centre is highlighting the impact of plastic waste on sea-life. Our Fish of the North, which will...
Volunteers at the Old Low Light Heritage Centre on North Shields Fish Quay want to speak to local people who might have stories about music over the years. The volunteers are planning an exhibition in the summer which tells...
Local people thanked for helping Old Low Light Heritage Centre to end year on high note Local people are being thanked for helping the Old Low Light Heritage Centre to end 2019 on a high note. During the year...
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...