The High Light, North Shields 1971
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This authentic 1970s colour photograph, captured in 1971, features the historic High Light in North Shields, Northumberland. The archival image prominently depicts the white-painted stone lighthouse tower, which dates back to 1727, standing atop the grassy bank of the Fish Quay. Below the bank, the active harbour is filled with traditional wooden fishing trawlers and vessels moored along the quay. The background shows a mix of residential housing and industrial buildings characteristic of the Tyneside waterfront, including brick apartments and commercial structures along the ridgeline. The soft afternoon light reflects off the water of the River Tyne, highlighting the industrial and maritime heritage of the area during the early 1970s. This factual record documents the architectural preservation of the decommissioned lighthouse and the bustling fishing industry that defined North Shields in 1971.
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