Free guided heritage walks
08-FEB-10
Issued by: Graeme Cook
North Tyneside residents with a passion for the history of the borough are being invited to take part in a number of heritage walks.
Three free tours will take place in March, aiming to educate people about the heritage of Wallsend, Whitley Bay and North Shields.
Organised by North Tyneside Council, participants can take a step back in time and explore the fascinating history of the borough, including Roman times, coal mining and shipbuilding.
They will also be able to check out some of the borough's landmark buildings, learn about fascinating local characters and find out more about the famous Fish Quay.
The Wallsend heritage walk will take place on Saturday March 13 at 11am, while the other two town centre tours will be on Saturday 27 March.
The Whitley Bay walk will begin at 11am and the North Shields tour will start at 2pm. Meeting points will be disclosed at the time of booking a place.
Spaces are limited and pre-booking is essential. The duration of each walk is approximately one hour. For further information or to book a place, please contact TEL: (0191) 643 7409.
The heritage walks form part of the council's commitment to support town centre businesses.
Previous town centre events have included a falconry display, celebrity look-alikes, as well as appearances by Newcastle Eagles basketball team, Newcastle Falcons rugby team, children's TV favourite Peppa Pig and the star of Joseph and His Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat - Craig Chalmers.
To be kept up to date on events in North Tyneside, visit the council's website or see local press for details. You can also sign up for a regular newsletter by emailing: events@northtyneside.gov.uk.
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