View of the Low Lights, North Shields, from the mouth of the River Tyne, showing Low Lighthouse in the foreground, a paddle steamer moored alongside the quay, with the raised sails of cobles (fishing boats) in Fish Quay

Date:
1880 - 1895
Location:
North Shields, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reference:
OP11432
Type:
Photograph (Print)
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Description

This photograph was taken by Auty of Tynemouth and has an original number of 234 printed on the front. The image also shows paddle tugs, collier brigs, or barges, moored on the river.

Archival History

The photograph was acquired by the NBR on 29th January 1942.

Content

This is part of the Series: RBO01/42 Early Photographic Print Collection: Tyne & Wear; within the Collection: RBO01 Early Photographic Print Collection

Rights

Source: Historic England Archive

People & Organisations

Photographer: Auty, Matthew: Auty Limited

Keywords

Georgian Lighthouse, Quay, Fishing