Time Pieces History: S2, E6: Tynemouth Priory and Castle

Introduction The history of Tynemouth, its Priory, the later Castle that sat on the monastery land, and its surprising connection to the Norman Conquest. What You’ll Hear 0:55: The history of Tynemouth 2:04: The Victorian metro station 2:31: The Priory 4:10: Tostig Godwinson 4:31: The Castle Prefer to read instead? Click here for a transcript…

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Time Pieces History Project Item 35: St Mary’s Lighthouse

First time on the blog or new to the Time Pieces History Project? Find out what it’s all about here, and then come back to this page for today’s item – St Mary’s Lighthouse.  St Mary’s Lighthouse – Introduction to Item 35  One of the best things about living in the north east is that…

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