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South Shields, King Street c.1898
Photo ref: S162005
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More about this scene

There are bargains to be had at Brash & Willan's, where they appear to be selling off the stock of Wigham & Co (any relation to the shipbuilding firm of Wigham Richardson & Co?). South Shields was not only a port with shipyards and ship repairers; it was also a colliery town, with a pit almost in the town centre.

Memories of South Shields, King Street c1898

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. These memories are of South Shields, King Street c.1898

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If this has sparked a memory, why not share it here?

I just went to an estate auction in muncie, indiana, USA... I purchased what I believe is a needle holder, leather, with gold writing. It says: Moncrieff &Beck Jewellers Ctr 14KingStreet South Shields Does anyone know about this business? Do I have the right time period? We're they prominent Jewelers?