WebThese sound files are extracts (short, edited pieces) from longer oral history interviews preserved by Northumberland Archives. These interviews were made as part of a project to collect the memories of people who lived and worked on the Northumberland coast; “Sustaining Our Coastal Heritage”, 2006-2008. Early history Shipbuilding began on the site on the south bank of the River Blyth in 1811. In the 1840s the yard was purchased by Beaumont and Drummond. In 1863 the yard was taken over by Hodgson and Soulsby who repaired and built small wooden sailing ships. In 1880 the first two iron ships were built at Blyth for … See more The Blyth Shipbuilding & Dry Docks Company Ltd. was a British shipyard located in Blyth, Northumberland, England. See more • View of Blyth Shipyard in 1958 See more
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Web(Picture: Blyth Shipyard, inside the platers' shop. Image courtesy Terry Whalebone) One the ship was designed, the noisy and dangerous work of construction began. The craft techniques used changed, but included: … Web1. Shipyard 2. Railway Station 3. Blyth Harbour (main) 4. South Harbour 5. Locomotive Depot 6. Docks 7. Gasworks 8. Iron foundry 9. Naval dock 10.Cambois Mine 11.Cowpen colliery [this seems to be an error] 12.Cowpen colliery 13.New Delaval colliery 14.Timber and commodity warehouses 15.Newsham railway station 16.Court 17.Customs 18.Naval … haymarket to london
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WebHere are a couple of photographs from 1894 taken of people who worked on the River Blyth. They were "Trimmers", the men who levelled the coal that had been "teemed" into holds of colliers. My thanks & appreciation to the … WebAt the start of the 20th century, half of the world's ships were being made in the North East of England. Along the four rivers of the Blyth, Tyne, Wear and Tees, many families relied … WebBlyth Shipbuilding & Drydock Co. Ltd. est. 1883. Ship Building 1883 Blyth. 9 Resources. Select View. Add Resource. +Comment } Create Timeline. from Newcastle University … bottle opener keychain wedding favors