Sat 12 Sep 26
Sat 12 Sep:1000-1600; Sun 20 Sep:1000-1600; Free Entry.
Watch House, South Pier, South Shields NE33 2JZ
Heritage Open Day: Visit the historic Watch House on the South Pier South Shields and discover the history and heritage as the Brigade celebrates of 160 years of lifesaving service. Learn about today's search and rescue work in this very special building. South Shields Volunteer Life Brigade Watch House is a Grade Two listed building of significant historic and heritage importance. It houses a unique collection of figureheads, name boards artefacts and hundreds of photographs and fascinating display of lifesaving equipment since 1866. The Watch House continues to serve as the operational headquarters of today's Search and Rescue team working with HM Coastguard and all the other emergency services...
