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The south shields branch of the durham light infantry association has dedicated a stained glass window in the town s st hilda s church to the durham light infantry dli. Window dedication st hildas church south shields sun 26th june 2005. The red pit wheel monument has stood on the grass verge alongside station road in south shields, since 1989, and now is surrounded by a planted area, trees and park benches. Perpendicular style tracery and niches with crocketed canopies.

The brethren, in full masonic regalia and headed by the band of the third durham artillery volunteers, marched in procession to the site of the new hall. I would also be interested in learning more about the early 1700 s social history of south shields andor jarrow. A distinctive structure was subsequently constructed and opened in 1954. At christ church, everyone is welcome, and you can be yourself here. Hildas parish recognized the growing need for affordable housing for seniors. St hilda services and events news and notices about us find us market square south shields sunderland. George potts was a notary public, borough magistrate, alderman and in 1852, he was the second mayor of south shields. Market place, south shields, tyne and wear, ne33 1bh. Hilda s school i understand was the only school actually on the waterloo vale site, i thought that the british union school was on garden lane, but maybe i am wrong, whatever is the case it is the former that a photograph s are so hard to find. The traditional church to which we are accustomed is usually designed in the shape of a long narrow rectangle, at the end of which we have steps leading to the chancel where the choir sits, and then further steps to. Most of the subsequent marriages and baptisms were recorded in st hildas church, south shields. Any assistance in researching this family is appreciated 1. From history, topography and directory of durham, whellan, london, 1894 census.

He married ann major 08 nov 1777 in st hilda church south shields durham england, daughter of william major and martha. The south shields branch of the durham light infantry association has dedicated a stained glass window in the towns st hildas church to the durham light infantry dli. Combined services are held with the other churches at the monthly benefice holy communion and other special services. Hildas church, south shields posted from south shields to keighley on 27th august 1904. Welcome to the parish church of st hildas, south shields. Hill street, westoe, south shields, ann johnson, 40, ind. The 1841 census says she was not born in county durham but the 1851 census says she was born in south shields. There is no record of the exact date of the original foundation of the chapelry but there is evidence for a saxon building below the present nave. South shields st hilda contents marriages from the south shields st hilda registers 17001749 this listing is produced from an index that was originally prepared by bill rounce and entered onto computer by george bell with the assistance of sandra hope bell. Cullercoats methodist church the broadway, north shields. In total 118 were killed at this colliery during its working life, you can read further details here they were. They can be viewed on microfilm using the microfilm readers and we also have bound copies of some original registers.

Marriages from the registers of south shields st hilda. Harton is a pleasant village, on the main road between south shields and sunderland, about one and a half miles from the former place, and five from the latter, and about one mile west from the sea. War memorial outside st hildas church is a grade ii listed building in south shields, south tyneside, england. St hilda s church, south shields is a grade ii listed parish church in the church of england. Many of these are between 5 and 10 minutes walk from st hildas. By the 1871 census james has moved the family across the tyne to north shields. Hilda spanning 18801891, from the bishops transcript with extensive checking against the parish register. To the glory of god this cross was erected in the year of our lord 1921, in grateful remembr ance of the decla ration of peace in the great european war and in memory of those who fought and fell for their sovereign and empire by sea land and air. Hildas colliery in south shields where an explosion of methane gas caused the deaths of 51 men and boys in 1839.

The 1839 explosion the picture shows all that presently remains of the st. Ho107239942419 george gibson and family still next door. The parish registers can be viewed at the local studies library at the word, south shields. Alkali was used as an ingredient in other products such as soap, alum and glass. Hilda s church, south shields posted from south shields to keighley on 27th august 1904. Hilda s was one of many monastic institutions along the coast of north east england including jarrow, where the venerable bede lived and worked. This is the record of my ancestors wedding, but it gives no other details in the online version available. The war memorial outside st hildas church, south shields, is listed at grade ii for the following principal reasons. During the roman occupation of britain the arbeia roman fort was built at south sields. In the years following the second world war, the fairbank neighbourhood was full of young families and st. The templetown colliery was opened at south shields.

At the age of 19, eleanor marries james in south shields st hildas church. For more information about st hildas, please visit our website. See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos of this building. Oswald, south shields 267 roman catholic diocese of. Explore the word, national centre for the written word.

Like our recent release of baptisms from this church, this register continued to display peculiar errors. A church at the heart of the community, with the community at its heart. This is the record of my ancestor s wedding, but it gives no other details in the online version available. Staff are happy to help show you how to use the microfilm readers and access the bound copies of registers.

Shields, south, a seaport, a chapel of ease, a borough, and township, and the head of a union, in the parish of jarrow which also see, e division of chester ward, n division of durham, 20 miles nne from durham, and 278 nnw from london. St hildas church, south shields south shields church. Church of st hilda, sneaton 1295538 historic england. Most of the subsequent marriages and baptisms were recorded in st hilda s church, south shields. South shields, christiana johnson, dau, 19, dressmaker, b.

History students at st hildas regularly win college scholarships and prizes for first class examination results or distinguished tutorial work. Hildas church, egton is one of five churches in the united benefice of middle esk moor. Times of services mass times no saturday vigil mass. From history, topography and directory of durham, whellan, london, 1894. Based four miles east of the end of hadrian s wall at south shields, the fort was originally built to house a garrison and soon became the military supply base for the 17 forts along the wall. There is a picture 11 kbytes of the parish church of st. Oct 18, 2010 marriage of william weston dunn to harriet gray. St hildas stands on an ancient site presumed to have been occupied by the monastery founded by st aidan in 647.

The site today is in the very town centre of south shields and is named st. I would also be interested in learning more about the early 1700s social history of south shields andor jarrow. South shields is a coastal town in south tyneside at the mouth of the river tyne, about 4. St hildas pit disaster claimed the lives of 51 men and boys on 28 june 28 1839, including two 12yearolds. Find us at the top of stanton road, marden estate, north. Oswald gainsborough avenue whiteleas south shields ne34 8jn southshields. Welcome to the parish church of st hilda s, south shields. War memorial outside st hildas church, non civil parish. St hildas church, south shields is a grade ii listed parish church in the church of england. Sep 29, 2008 the 1839 explosion the picture shows all that presently remains of the st. Talbot road methodist church talbot road, south shields. Hilda s church although the original anglosaxon building is but a remnant under the present norman nave. Anglican history blog anglican history, the historic faith and order, and how they relate to events of today.

War memorial outside st hilda s church is a grade ii listed building in south shields, south tyneside, england. Some restoration work was carried out in 1675 by robert trollope. Richard3 harrison john2, john1 was born 18 feb 1759 in st. The foundation stone was laid by the mayor of south shields, w.

South shields, ingham street, freemasons hall sitelines. See more ideas about history, north east england and local history. The church, the parish church of south shields is said to be on the site of a chapel founded by st aidan circa ad 647. Hildas was one of many monastic institutions along the coast of north east england including jarrow, where the venerable bede lived and worked. Robert b 1854, alice b 1859, william b 1861, james b 1863, benjamin b 1866 and mary ann b 1871. Built around ad160, arbeia roman fort once guarded the entrance to the river tyne, playing an essential role in the mighty frontier system. Hilda s church, marden with preston grange, north shields.

Hildas school i understand was the only school actually on the waterloo vale site, i thought that the british union school was on garden lane, but maybe i am wrong, whatever is the case it is the former that a photographs are so hard to find. The following information has been contributed by users volunteering for our enriching the list project. Church of st hilda is a grade ii listed building in south shields, south tyneside, england. Residences mentioned besides street addresses in south shields include academy hill, archers hill, bank top, barnes, bent house, bishopwearmouth, black lion quay, bottle bank, bottle hill.

The church, the parish church of south shields is said to be on the site of a chapel founded by st aidan circa ad 647 and placed in charge of st hilda. South tyneside includes the towns of south shields, hebburn and jarrow and the villages of boldon, cleadon and whitburn. War memorial outside st hildas church, south shields. On sunday, 22 march, the governor of western australia, sir william campion, officially opens the school and the archbishop of perth, the most reverend henry frewen le fanu, dedicates it with the name of st hildas church of england school for girls. On a sunday its a bunch of ordinary people who come together at different services and events to worship god and learn more about what it means to be a christian monday saturday.

The other churches in the benefice are at glaisdale, lealholm, grosmont and goathland. South shields st hilda contents marriages from the registers of south shields st hilda 18811901 this listing is produced from an index that was originally prepared by bill rounce and entered onto computer by george bell and sandra hope. The word, national centre for the written word is south tynesides new stateoftheart cultural venue, situated in the heart of south shields and is brimming with exciting new experiences, activities and facilities for people of all ages to enjoy. St hilda s stands on an ancient site presumed to have been occupied by the monastery founded by st aidan in 647. Postcard from pictures of gateshead and the surrounding area by andy williamson.