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The Old Low Light

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The Old Low Light

About

A new #Heritage Centre aiming to reveal the North Shields story in a new light. Discover Heritage | Community Space | Cafe | Viewing Platform | Shop#local

Story

On March 26th 2015 the Old Low Light was officially opened by Tynemouth MP Alan Campbell . The Fish Quay has been at the heart of North Shields life for over 900 years - now you can experience heritage and discover our story.

Discover our exhibitions, special events, talks, guided walks and classes. Visit our shop with local crafts and produce for sale, our café and of course our spectacular viewing platform, looking out across the Mouth of the Tyne. Our stunning space is also available to hire.

Mission

The #Fish Quay has been at the heart of #North Shields life for over 900 years – yet nowhere is its heritage and culture celebrated. Our aim is to put this right.We set out to create an #exhibition space, a learning area, a unique venue for hire for special events, a base for guided #walks and #classes, a shop with local crafts and produce for sale, a #café and an outdoor activity area.

Address: Old Low Lights, Cliffords Fort, North Shields NE30 1JE, UK
Phone: 0191 257 4506
ku.oc.thgilwoldlo@ofni
State: Tyne and Wear
City: North Shields
Zip Code: NE30 1JE

opening times

Monday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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Reviews
An interesting little one room museum currently focusing on the historic roll that women played in the fishing industry. There are a few artifacts on display like the Creels the women used to carry fish, but it's mainly the illustrated written stories of their lives that's presented here. Fascinating to read about how the Scotch Herring Girls travelled south and stayed in lodgings here whilst they worked the season cleaning and curing the fish. Whilst the Herring Girls are a prominent feature of this museum, women are also celebrated in their other roles within the industry like Sheila Hirsch, the country's first woman trawler skipper. Whilst not a huge museum, there's plenty of written material presented here with some interesting black and white photos of the industry in the 1930s. The place is a Charity and they ask for £4.00 to cover their costs which is fair enough. The exhibition is on the first floor, but there's a little balcony on the 2nd floor that gives you a good view of the surrounding area.
I love this place and the community spirit. Lovely friendly staff. Interesting history.Visited onWeekendWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNot sure
Good location for a stroll. Lovely cafe with original art on walls. Tasty cheese toasties enjoyed all round for our group. Not great selection on menu but we were happy.
An outstanding place to visit if you would like to know more about the history of North Shields. The staff many volunteers are excellent and share their knowledge willingly and helpfully based on your questions. There is also a great Cafe and a small shop on the ground floor. The place is run by a charity so please do support by calling in if you are in the area. Photo of a scale model of the "Northumbrian" ferry that used to work on the Tyne in the 1960's and 70's
Run by volunteer staff with both inside & outside seating. Limited food menu, restricted to sandwiches, cakes and other bread-based items such as toasted teacakes & crumpets. Table service was efficient and food was satisfying if a little bland my Monterrey Jack & ham toastie didn't taste of much. Good value for what we ate. Toilet facilities inside were clean and well maintained
We just love visiting the Old Low Lights for a coffee & light bite. Staff are so friendly, location beautiful & cultured. We love the local musicians although today we missed them by the time we arrived for a coffee. Great viewing point as well for ships escorted out to sea, well done Old Low Lights & the team for such a wonderful location. The cheese scones are just wonderful.
Member of the Low Light and find it a relaxed and pleasant place for a coffee and treat. Great staff and a good venue for a chinwag and interesting exhibitions.Visited onWeekendWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNo
Lovely, friendly staff, had an Americano and a turkey, bacon and cranberry panini, was served very promptly. The price is good as well. Lovely place, lovely location, lovely people. Visited onWeekendWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNo
Nice cafe with prices on-par with Costa 2.75 for a Mocha. Lovely artworks on the wall. I was having a drink with friends. Was empty on a Monday lunchtime and we were asked to leave come 1pm for a group coming in. I would come back if it's quiet for future meetings.
Friendly staff, strong coffee and nice crumpets. But it's the art work hanging on the walls I enjoyed. All different media. And a good selection of books on locale.Visited onWeekendWait timeNo wait
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