The Durham Tyne and Wear Coast Episode 4

In this fourth episode we cross the River Tyne (Literally) into South Tyneside and examine the history and importance of South Shields. It was the home of another ancient Celtic Tribe before being occupied by the Romans who built a significant fort here. Pretty much every major event in English History had a connection with South Shields. A host of famous people past and present are connected with the town, learn about them and enjoy an extended aeriel display of filming.
Chapters
00.00 Intro and Early Settlers
04.35 Romans Arrive
08.50 Regina Barates
09.35 Anglo Saxons arrive
11.25 Vikings arrive
11.52 Origins of Geordie dialect
14.45 Origin of the name South Shields
16.15 Origin of the town and conflict with Newcastle
18.55 Charles 1st and English Civil War
21.22 Development of South Shields from 1700
26.55 South Shields connection with the Sea and its lifeboat
30.01 Lawe top beacons and the Press gangs
31.10 WW1 - WW2 and the Yemeni community
32.52 Harbour Piers and Lighthouses
35.10 Coming of the Railways
36.05 The Famous people of South Shields
39.38 Aeriel film
65.35 Conclusion and End credits
Title Music: "The Tale of the Red Dragon" by Ragesound‪@tunetank‬
Main Music Score: "Undertow" by Scott Buckley
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