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Fenwick Terrace, Preston Road, NORTH SHIELDS, NE29 0LU

This post box dates from the reign of Edward VII (1901-1910). The earliest Edwardian boxes (1901-1904) were modified from the last Victorian boxes but midway through his reign the elaborate scroll cipher, as seen here, began to appear on the post boxes. For a selection of detailed free to download walking routes in the area visit www.northtynesidewalks.co.uk

This Anglican Church was built between the mid to later part of the 18th century and incorporates a fragment of a mid 17th century church. It is an early example of the Neo-classical style and is a Grade II Listed building. For a selection of detailed free to download walking routes in the area visit www.northtynesidewalks.co.uk

Built into the stone churchyard wall, this carved stone plaque stands alongside the A193 close to the churchyard entrance. It was erected in the 19th century. In the background is Christ Church. For a selection of detailed free to download walking routes in the area visit www.northtynesidewalks.co.uk

Carved stone plaque by the A193, in parish of Tynemouth (North Tyneside District), North Shields, Albion Road, by Christ Church churchyard entrance, back of footpath, built into stone churchyard wall at corner, on North side of road. Erected by the Shields & Morpeth & Branches turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- MORPETH {<-arrow} 16½ MILES The piers and walls of Christ Church are Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1355012 https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1355012 Milestone Society National ID: NB_MPNS16

Gated entrance with inscription in stone

This was the site of the former Royal Jubilee School which was founded in 1810, and continued to educate local children until 1935. This memorial commemorates Tynemouth-born Thomas Haswell, Headmaster of the school between 1839 and 1886, under whose guidance, "the school became renowned for its innovation, learning and care for its pupils". A nearby street, Haswell Gardens, was also named after him. For a selection of detailed free to download walking routes in the area visit www.northtynesidewalks.co.uk

Christ Church, North Shields

Christ Church has removed all the old gravestones and formed a boundary fence with them around a grassed area, once used as a burial ground. They have planted a hedge along the west side which hides the inscriptions on the old stones. Why was the hedge not planted on the other side of the grave stones so they could still be read?

These luxury new-build townhouses are situated on Northumberland Close, North Shields and form part of the prestigious Northumberland Square development. They lie between Northumberland Square and Albion Road on a street formerly known as Upper Camden Street. For a selection of detailed free to download walking routes in the area visit www.northtynesidewalks.co.uk