Name: Down By the Riverside – Freda Thompson
Start: 2025-07-14T19:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-07-14T21:00:00+00:00
Location: St Luke’s Church Hall

Harry Rowell’s photo of the Steam Ferry ‘Wallsend’, 59 yrs old, being replaced by Ferry No 3 in June 1949.

The late Harry Rowell was Manager of Mid Tyne Ferries and this is another photo from his collection.

Ferry No 3 coming into service in June 1949.

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Making of the Tyne Tunnels

Murderous Newcastle – Pat Lowery

All Aboard! Development of our local Railways – Irwin Robson

Tynemouth Stroll* – T.B.C. (Members only)

Down By the Riverside – Freda Thompson

Making of the Tyne Tunnels

Murderous Newcastle – Pat Lowery

All Aboard! Development of our local Railways – Irwin Robson

Tynemouth Stroll* – T.B.C. (Members only)

Down By the Riverside – Freda Thompson

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