Michael Smith's Pictures of South Shields

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Littlehaven Beach, South Shields, Tyne and Wear. 16/3/11 Picture shows the Clonlee a 4,000 ton cargo vessel with 12 crew which ran aground at Littlehaven beach near the Groyne on the above date. Tug is attempting to free the ship on the high tide after it lost power in very foggy conditions.

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South Shields

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The Groyne

The Groyne,Tyne Harbour, South Shields, Tyne and Wear. Located next to Littlehaven Beach, the picture was taken on 10/3/11. Weather conditions :Very strong westerly wind, sunshine & showers.

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South Shields

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The Weebles

The Weebles, Littlehaven Beach, South Shields, Tyne and Wear. Located at the north end of Littlehaven Beach and close to the sand dunes. The South Pier which guards the entrance to the Tyne can be seen in the distance. Picture taken 10/3/11.

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South Shields

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Cleadon Hills Farm

Cleadon Hills Farm, South Shields, Tyne and Wear. Situated on Cleadon Hills this farm is very close to the coast. Picture is taken looking eastward with the North Sea in the distance.

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South Shields, Tyne & Wear

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Old Mill, South Shields

Old Mill, Cleadon Hills, South Shields, Tyne and Wear. Located on the Cleadon Hills this old mill, although having long since lost it's veins has stood for over 200 years

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South Shields, Windmills, Tyne & Wear

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River Tyne

River Tyne near Mill Dam, South Shields, Tyne & Wear. Two tugs are moored near Mill Dam on the south side of the river while opposite a DFDS Seaways Ferry is waiting for passengers at North Shields. Further up the river one can see the cranes and a ship awaiting loading at Tyne Dock .

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South Shields, River Scenes, Tyne & Wear

On the beach

A stroll on the beach - Sandhaven Beach, South Shields, Tyne & Wear. 10/02/11 Looking down and northward from above Trow Rocks at a section of South Shields largest and most beautiful beach on a sunny February day.

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South Shields, English Coastal Scenes

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Woodhalve Lifeboat & Monument

William Woodhave Lifeboat & Monument, Ocean Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear. 10/02/11 Invented and originally built in the 17th century this lifeboat is a replica. The world's first lifeboat was invented by William Woodhalve of South Shields and is the forerunner of all lifeboats today.The first lifeboat was named 'Tyne' and along with the brave men who sailed her saved many lives. Behind the lifeboat is the Clock Tower Monument dedicated to Woodhalve.

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South Shields, Tyne & Wear, Buildings and Structures, Remembrance

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Tyne Ferry, South Shields

Tyne Ferry, South Shields. Ferry leaving landing to go to North Shields across the river Tyne.

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South Shields, Tyne & Wear, River Scenes