On Tuesday, March 25th 2025, Alison Menzies will give us an illustrated talk called "A Conspicuous Situation: How Newcastle's Lit and Phil arrived on Westage Street" including the Roman history and architectural history of the area and a tale of the opening celebrations. 

In 2025, it will be 800 years since a small village made up of simple huts called shiels was founded on the north bank of the Tyne where the Fish Quay stands today. Created around 1225 as a small fishing port to serve Tynemouth Priory, it grew into the thriving harbour of North Shields.

See www.northshields800.com and local libraries for information about celebratory events throughout the year.