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Created by North Shields mural and graffiti artist Mark.One87, this outstanding mural forms part of the North Shields 'Elevation Mural Festival' which intends to transform the town into a vibrant open-air art gallery. The mural depicts a fishing boat out at sea, surrounded by crashing waves. The dynamic use of spray paint brings the scene to life, creating the impression of the vessel being tossed about in choppy waters. It captures the harsh and unpredictable conditions local fishermen often face—highlighting the courage and resilience behind their work. The work invites us to reflect on the risks fishermen take each day to put food on our tables, and to honour the strength of a community shaped by the sea. Other works forming part of the mural festival can be seen at https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/8102702, https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/8096783, https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/8096818 and https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/8117551.

The best seat on the Metro is the one right at the front and next to the driver - this section (just arriving at Meadow Well station) is very straight

This fine brick wall, which stretches for more than 200 metres on the north side of Minton Lane, was once the southern boundary wall of the Minton Lane Gas Works. First appearing on the second edition of the Ordnance Survey Six-Inch map of the area in 1899, the gas works were, until dismantled in 2016, a vital part of the gas supply system, responsible for supplying gas to thousands of people across the country. More latterly, they were used to bolster the gas network’s supplies during colder weather, and at peak times in the early evenings. At the time of the publication of the 1899 map Minton Lane was known as Meadowell Lane. For a selection of detailed free to download walking routes in the area visit www.northtynesidewalks.co.uk

Unveiled in 1922, the Memorial was erected by the Smith's Dock Company in memory of the employees from all departments who gave their lives in the Great War. It stands in a slightly different position to its original one, having been moved in order to facilitate the nearby housing development, although still in a park environment. It is a Grade II Listed building. For a selection of detailed free to download walking routes in the area visit www.northtynesidewalks.co.uk

These bowling greens form part of the Parks Sports Centre which lies between Howdon Road and Minton Lane. This area was shown on the 1899 second edition of the Ordnance Survey Six-Inch map of the area as the, 'West End Recreation Ground', an area used for the recreation of the workers from the nearby Smiths Docks Company. For a selection of detailed free to download walking routes in the area visit www.northtynesidewalks.co.uk