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South Pier

Posted by peter cook on 2/3/2025, 6:56 am

An old postcard photo dated (posted) 25th September 1908 showing people on the south pier and a Tyne General Ferry leaving the ferry landing.

Re: South Pier

Posted by Geordieboy ns on 2/3/2025, 8:10 pm, in reply to "South Pier"

Another historical photo Peter., Thank you. Seems an unusual location for a ferry landing ?

Re: South Pier Geordieboy ns

Posted by peter cook on 2/3/2025, 8:19 pm, in reply to "Re: South Pier"

Tyne General Ferry Co. had 23 landings from Shields up to Ryton.

Re: South Pier Geordieboy ns

Posted by Geordieboy ns on 2/3/2025, 8:33 pm, in reply to "Re: South Pier Geordieboy ns"

Didn't know that Peter, I guess as a nipper I had tunnel vision only knowing the route I used.

Re: South Pier Geordieboy ns

Posted by peter cook on 2/3/2025, 10:25 pm, in reply to "Re: South Pier Geordieboy ns"

The company folded in 1909.

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