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...
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...
‘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...
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...
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...
North East’s favourite historian turns his attention to river and its fishing heritage. John Grundy, historian, author and TV presenter, will turn his attention to the history of the River Tyne and its communities in this talk as part...
A wave of music for all the family Bring all the family to the Old Low Light as we are once again for the Crossing The Tyne Festival. Start the day with us as we welcome some great talent...
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...
Local singer/songwriter launches national tour from Old Low Light. Growing up in County Durham, Harri Endersby’s music has been heavily influenced by the region’s crowd of prestigious folk singers and musicians, her lyrics being firmly rooted in the world...