The life and times of the town of North Shields Author Danny Lawrence returns to his home town to talk about the history and development of North Shields from the thirteenth century to present day. Danny’s entertaining talk will...
The fishermen’s Memorial will be in place for 150 years+ Why not come and talk to the man who is making it! There will be two sessions – one at 2:15pm and the other at 4:15pm. Tickets are priced...
Set sail on a salty adventure turning landlubbers into scurvy pirates! Join our Pirate School and discover how to survive if you get shipwrecked on a desert island. Learn how to read a map, make a shelter, a fire...
Cast your net to discover more about North Shields’ Herring Drifters Join us from 11:00 on Monday 7th and Wednesday 9th of August to discover more about Herring Drifters, Herring Girls and the role they played in North Shields’...
‘Views From The Happy Hunting Ground’ Inaugural Talk Join local historian Tony Barrow as he explores the symbolism and hidden meaning behind one of the exhibition’s paintings by John Wilson Carmichael. Carmichael’s ‘Mouth of the Tyne’ painting which is on...
Meet the Rutter family of the Ridges Estate We are pleased to present a new interpretation of the Filleting Machine by Tom Hadaway performed by Blowin a Hooley Theatre Company. This dynamic production puts a fishing family at the...
A Gruesome feel comes over the Fish Quay … … Local historian, author and Newcastle Guide Anthea Lang brings some of the Fish Quay’s darker history to the Old Low Light in her talk ‘Death, Disease and Dastardly Deeds.’...
Join the British Redcoats of The 68th Durham Light Infantry at Clifford’s Fort on the 29th and 30th of July. Recently returned from a campaign in Spain (though not via Flanders), the Old 68th will be recreating the garrison...
Set sail to our ‘Mouth of the Tyne’ family fringe festival for a swashbuckling mix of great music, food, and piratical fun! Located in Clifford’s Fort, overlooking the mouth of the River Tyne, we have an exciting line-up of...
Sundial Expert Frank Evans lights up a shadowy past When the Old Low Light was built it featured a splendid sundial on the front of its building. The purpose of the sundial was to ensure the lights were timed....