The toilets originally stood in chichester road near to its junction. This beautiful family home is located within the heart of westoe village, a wonderful tree lined historic street. The westoe is a bit traditional as you can only get cheese toastie or. Believed to date back to the late 1700s, the property is steeped in history, retaining many noteworthy period features including feature. House prices in westoe village, south shields ne33 zoopla. Westoe, a township, a chapelry, and a subdistrict, in south shields district, durham.
Find average house prices, current average values and other historic property data with the uks largest datadriven property portal. South shields local history group holds and attends events from time to time. Westoe village, south shields westoe village is a cherished area to live, with a striking essence of character, in the buildings and greenery adorning the area. Situated within the westoe crown village coastal development this is a contemporary style property offering spacious living throughout, ideal for families or couples alike. Westoe cemetery in westoe, tyne and wear find a grave. Property details for ivy house north westoe village south. Westoe methodist church is a very beautiful, traditional church with a range of activities to cover all ages. Westoe village is a grade ii listed building in westoe, south tyneside, england.
In 2016 i made a documentary westoe rose about south shields photographer and local historian amy flagg who lived in the westoe area of the town. We have a lot of activities happening in the hub on a daily basis from toddler groups, dance, yoga. Family home in westoe village, south shields, has a seafaring history this stunning grade ii listed property in westoe village has been restored to its former glory, after its current owner bought. Westoe cemetery, south shields, tyne and wear, england, united kingdom. Although it is now totally surrounded by our busy town, westoe village remains a place apart. Westoe village, south shields goldfinch estate agents. We will have display material relating to the history of the village, and will be interested to hear related stories and information. History of harton, in south tyneside and county durham. Use rightmove online house price checker tool to find out exactly how much properties sold for in westoe village, south shields, tyne and wear, ne33 since 1995 based on official land registry data. This recently refurbished hotel was the birth place of sir william fox, three times prime minister of new zealand. Once again, members of south shields local history group will be supporting westoe fair this year.
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. Artist bob olleys famous painting of a toilet in south shields. South of westoe is harton, a suburb south of south shields first mentioned in 1104. House prices in westoe village, south shields, tyne and. Family home in westoe village, south shields, has a seafaring history. Harton, a townshipchapelry in jarrow parish, durham. In this grand 20 roomed house was ambrose, his wife annie and their only child amy who was born on 30th of september 1893. The community spirit within this village is heart warming with a community fete every summer, hosted by the neighbours within the village. The sir william fox hotel is located in the picturesque and historic village of westoe in the heart of south tyneside. This stunning grade ii listed property in westoe village has been restored to its former glory, after its current owner bought it in the early 1980s. Westoe project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks read. It is very fitting that these two streets should be the first section in these notes. Westoe colliery opened in 1909, though boring operations in the neighbourhood of westoe were recorded earlier in 1759 and 1873.
Westoe village, westoe, south tyneside history in structure. The shipbuilding family the readheads, robert ingham mp, and in chapel house was the flagg family. The village also has ties with the historical legends of south shields such as the famous authors catherine cookson, elinor brent dyer. Her most notable work was recording the impact of bomb damage on south shields during the second world war. Look out for our gazebo and come along to say hello. The device, known as a hurricane stemmer, was being used at westoe pit, packing limestone grit into shotholes ready for firing when there was a premature explosion and w. Historically part of county durham, it became part of tyne and wear in 1974.
To find out more i talked to the books author and member of south shields local history group, dorothy fleet. Copies of westoe cemeterys burial records are held in the local studies department of the word. History of westoe, in south tyneside and county durham. It derives its name from the anglosaxon heortedun meaning hill of the stag and was part of the lands of jarrow after the monastery was revived there in norman times. Westoe methodist church a christian church for all the. When doing some local history research in the word i came across a new book about westoe. See more ideas about north east england, old pictures and north yorkshire. Westoe crown village south shields to rent may 2020. The sir william fox history the first recorded mention of the village was in 1072 when it was originally thought to be seven farms.
Family home in westoe village, south shields, has a. Located in south shields close to the town centre, this peaceful village is made up of georgian and victorian houses and the sir william fox hotel is located within the village. If you are looking to get the most out of your south shields visit, a stay in a vintage hotel will elevate your time spent in this historic region. The south tyneside area has a number of interesting and attractive villages and a beautiful coastline. Nov 4, 2015 westoe village, south shields 1907 postcard our ref deb1509. Elinor brentdyer, author of the chalet school books. We will be there between 11am and 4pm on saturday, 16rh june. Ideally placed for town centre amenities including a range of shops, bars. Much of the area to the west towards jarrow and beyond king george street is called west harton. Description the white house is an imposing five bedroom grade ii listed georgian property occupying a fantastic plot with front and rear gardens and off street parking located within the heart of westoe village, a historic tree lined street in south shields.
Copies of dorothy fleets newlypublished book westoe a history of the village and its residents will be on sale to raise funds for the group. Elinor brentdyer, author of the chalet school books, was born in south shields and educated in westoe village. Things to do in tyne and wear distances shown are in a direct line. Westoe plumbing and heating ltd plumbing service south. See more ideas about north east england, local history and sunderland. South tyneside includes the towns of south shields. Westoe village, south shields village, postcard, shield. The best pub in south tyneside, with great beers and ales the westoe pub do not water down tour beer. The village people new book about westoe, south shields alikivi.
Westoe a history of the village and its residents by dorothy fleet. Westoe village, an ancient street containing a remarkable collection of eighteenth. Westoe cemetery opened in 1856, and covers an area of 15 acres. Derwent lodge, westoe hall, the white house, chapel house and ivy cottage are thought to be sites of the original farmsteads and can. Villages include the lovely whitburn and cleadon villages in the countryside near the coast and the handsome village of westoe which forms part of south shields. According to the 2011 census, the town had a population of 76,498, the third largest in tyneside after newcastle and gateshead. Sold house prices in westoe village, south shields, tyne and wear, ne33.
It took amy eight painstaking years of research to produce the book notes on the history of shipbuilding in south shields 17461946. The village people new book about westoe, south shields. Get the billiongraves app now and help collect images for this cemetery. Steeped in local history, this stunning home was once used as a rest.
South shields, tyne and wear, england, united kingdom. Westoe village in south shields was home to many notable people of the town. Book now to step through the doors of this magnificent home, to fully. A jewel in the heart of south tyneside the hotel is a beautiful listed building set. Prior to nationalisation in 1947, westoe colliery was owned by harton coal company and was connected. Sir william fox hotel 5 westoe village, south shields, ne33 3dz. Westoe village, south shields, tyne and wear goldfinch. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the village of westoe was around one mile south of south shields which was in county durham until the formation of tyne and wear under the local government act 1972, and was gradually absorbed into the urban sprawl extending from the centre of the town. Westoe hall, westoe village, south shields ne33 2 1 1 situated in this sought after location in the heart of westoe village, a first floor apartment in this prestigious building offering generous room sizes and scope to alter and update.
The village has an annual village fayre which is popular with local residents. South shields is a coastal town in the north east of england at the mouth of the river tyne, about 3. We offer a professional and friendly service with over 12years. It has regained its elegance and has a sense of the atmosphere of yesteryear. Westoe netty a netty is a local geordie term for toilet is a comical picture of the mens urinal that was westoe netty. These are usually held in the old town hall and at one of the librarys in south shields, as access to the former is limited. Flats for sale in westoe village, south shields ne33. South tyneside coast and villages whitburn, cleadon, marsden.
Derwent lodge, westoe hall, the white house, chapel house and ivy cottage are thought to be sites of the original farmsteads and can all be found still standing in the village to this day. Having 954 of these oneofakind lodgings to choose from. Westoe village, south shields, tyne and wear goldfinch estate. Westoe village is a cherished area to live, with a striking essence of character, in the buildings and greenery adorning the area. Westoe conservation area character appraisal south tyneside. Westoe village, south tyneside 1277142 historic england. South tyneside includes the towns of south shields, hebburn and jarrow and the villages of boldon, cleadon and whitburn. Are you looking for a property full of character, charm and breath taking period features. The boldon book of 1183, the first settlement survey north of the. This book tells the story of each of the houses and the families who lived there from the mid1700s.
From street dance classes to brownies, coffee fellowship to traditional sunday worship, there is something. Westoe methodist church, south shields, is a welcoming community of christians with much to offer the surrounding community. Theyre in great demand so its a good idea to make an appointment to use them. Westoe village, south shields, tyne and wear 5 bed. The group works with the library to support local history month and heritage open days with themed displays.