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Based at the Old Low Light Heritage Centre, a new permanent exhibition will explore the heritage and history of North Shields from 1225 to the present day.

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Bringing the walls of North Shields to life. Working with artists to create a series of high-quality public murals that capture the history and spirit of the town.

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Magazine editions dedicated to North Shields’ 800th anniversary made by and for the community of North Shields, featuring events, art and culture, interviews and much more.

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A community archive project by Remembering The Past, capturing a snapshot of life in North Shields in 2025, with an exhibition in the Autumn.

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Discover the fascinating history of shopping in North Shields and celebrate today's thriving independent businesses through an exciting collaboration between Remembering The Past and Northumbria University.

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A music film documentary celebrating the rich musical heritage of North Shields, produced and directed by Northeast Fuse and XL Creative Media with musician Liam Fender and local performers.

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The Flight Home is an art trail featuring life size herring gulls, each decorated in a way that reflects the history, heritage and culture of North Shields.

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A community arts project engaging a wide range of local people from design through to completion, working with artist Gaynor Devaney.

Throughout the year, Discover North Tyneside will share some of its best, newly digitised collection of photographs at North Shields library.

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A unique and immersive view of the town’s history through the lens of the River Tyne. This short video will focus on the river’s perspective of North Shields, and how it has shaped the town’s identity and development.  

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Explore the history of railways around North Shields, how they helped connect the area to the rest of the country and the world and the pioneering developments that led the way in urban railway development.

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Deeds, Words & Danger is a theatre heritage project inspired by suffragette Norah Balls, empowering women and girls in North Shields through drama and storytelling. Led by Workie Ticket Theatre.

Music, big screen events, theatre, dance and comedy in a beautifully-restored Grade II listed building in the heart of North Shields. Explore the full programme.

Discover North Tyneside is the local studies service. It has a wide variety of photos and information about North Shields, and family history resources to help you find your North Shields ancestors.

Travel back in time to when coal was king at the Stephenson Steam Railway. Take a trip on a two-mile industrial railway and learn about the development of the steam locomotive.