South Shields Railway Station 1879-1998 No 322

[@karlclark8625]

This video brought a tear to my eye. South Shields councils has a talented for destroying its heritage, rather than maintaining it. I live in South Shields and can just remember the original train platform, both happy and sad to see it once more. Great video.

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Hi Karl. when the station was there i think i only travelled from there 10-20 times at most. but it did leave a lasting memory with me. so much so that i decided to build the station as part of my model railway. thanks again for commenting. cheer's Tony

[@simonthornton7882]

Tony, Your railway is a fine tribute to the heyday of the station. Its nice to see a collection of the old photos. Simon

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Hi Simon. its great that i had shared these photos in this video, as many of them have not been seen before. and not all of them was used for the research and build of the station that we have today. thanks again for commenting. all the best Tony

[@ChrisWadsworth]

Tony, Thank you for sharing those photographs, A great look into the history of the station and the surrounding area. Chris

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

You are very welcome Chris, it maybe gone but we know that there is a replica here at the North Eastern. have a great weekend...cheer's Tony

[@worldhistoryminiatureshous9757]

Great sharing and nice researches . Bring us some nostalgia ! Best regards , Robert .

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Glad you enjoyed it. i will see what i can do....many thanks Tony

[@scottmcneil1150]

In your own way you’ve kept the station alive, Tony. A wonderfully executed Labour of love

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Thank you Scott, i guess i have in my own way...stay safe buddy Tony

[@thejamesieboy]

He certainly has Scott.

[@stefanbattige7988]

With Your model of the station You have created a memorial of this site! So beautiful! Congrats!

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Thank you very much! Its been a daunting challenge but well worth it in the end. cheer's for now Tony.

[@marklittlejohn1457]

An excellent trip through time using photos we have lost a lot of fine building's thankyou for the video Tony

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Your welcome Mark, have a great weekend...cheer's Tony

[@barryturner2916]

Many thanks for sharing your trip down memory lane Tony take care

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Hi Barry. your welcome. its just a small glimpse to what was there once at south shields on mile end road. there was also a grand theatre right next door to the station. which destroyed during the war. there's not many photos of that building...stay safe my friend Tony

[@wheezypalacemodels7726]

Hi Tony, what a great pictorial history that was. Good to see it in its heyday but very sad it had to decline into the ruins. I personally believe you have resurrected a gem of historical importance in the model. Hats off to you mate, you deserve some kind of recognition by the local council for all the work and accuracy you have shown.. All the best from us both..

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Glad you enjoyed the video Chris. thank you for the kind words as always its great to hear from you. i hope you well and still being kept busy with dioramas my friend, stay safe, must speak soon. take care. from Mr T & Mrs T...

[@dragon-junction-MK2]

Superb Tony now i understand your layout .Your layout is spot on Tony absolute credit to you on your build.

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Cool, thanks Lord Al. i am glad someone understands what i am doing. lol. truthfully its what i have always wanted to do build south shields station. but the story is not finished yet...take care buddy, cheer's Tony

[@martynbuzzing3327]

How sad was that? Magnificent building reduced to rubble. Happened so many times. Thanks for sharing Tony.

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Your welcome Martyn. but we know where there is a new one somewhere!. never be forgotten....thanks again Tony

[@ThePhosphater]

Thank you for posting this video Tony, very interesting. Sad tho that such a great looking station has gone.

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Hi John. it is sad. it would have been nice if it a a preservation order put on it when it closed in 1983, it was not to be...stay safe my friend Tony

[@edwardo2436]

My Dad was the station barber at shields station for years great video 👍👍👍👍

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

That is great, i have spoken to a few people worked at the station. The signal man, and the newsagent keeper. i bet your dad had a few stories. i did build the barbers when i re-built south shields station. thank you for getting touch. all the best Tony.

[@Artsweb]

Cracking historical video Tony. Thanks for producing and sharing - Phil

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Glad you enjoyed it Phil, and thank you for commenting.. cheer's Tony

[@roystudds1944]

A great video recall of a bygone era Tony. Such a shame that South Shields station is no more. I had no idea. Thank goodness for your diligence in carefully reconstructing a magnificent building. I agree with others that your model should be kept forever. Thanks for sharing your research photos. Look forward to seeing your next update. Meanwhile, enjoy the weather and the weekend. Roy.

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Hi Roy. Hopefully when i go back to shields, i will do a video on what's left of the station, and have a look around the shields shields town, and be a bit more positive about the area. until then stay safe Tony...

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Hi Roy, yes your right it is a shame that the station is gone. hopefully when i go back later on on the year. i will do a video of whats left and hopefully be a bit more positive about the south shields area. because they are still some great building left. until next time stay safe Tony

[@davestrains]

Fabulous collection of pictures Tony..as always lovingly put together..and now a brilliant representation in model form...what more can i say all the best, dave

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Hi Dave, what more could you have said as you have said it all my friend. thank you. Maybe cheer's and a pint to top it off...all the best Tony

[@eddyweller4503]

Morning Tony, these are a wonderful collection of pictures documenting the history of south shelds, its also so sad to watch such a structure fall into disrepair. When you think of the lives this station has affected, livelihoods, journey's to all parts of the world. Your magnificent structure is a tribute to those lives. So enjoying the next step on your tribute to the north east, Jarrow road the name alone brings up memories. Enjoyed watching the interview with Adi learned a few more facts about the development of your fantastic layout. Take it easy my friend stay safe Eddy and family xx.

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Good morning Eddy. there are still a few little clues that there was once a station on mile end road. a couple of tracks where put in for the Metro. platform 2 wall is still there. entrance posts to the old goods yard. but as for the rest there now stands a new housing estate. just below riverside bridge. its a piece of history that should be remembered. and i hope that i have done that. many thanks for commenting my friend. best wishes to you and your family. Tony

[@user-js3rg9sj1k]

Love all of these.❤

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

It shas been re-built in model form...cheer's Tony.

[@exehavenharbour]

Really enjoyed that Tony, great presentation cheers for now, John

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Hi John, thank you for commenting. very much appreciated. cheer's Tony....great weather for the weekend, have a good one...

[@paulnorval9646]

Fantastic research of South Shields Tony!

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Thank you Paul. have a great day...cheers Tony

[@peterjohncooper]

An excellent compilation telling a really interesting and rather sad story. Never been to South Shields but with your painstaking model building I think I know something about it now.

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Hi Peter. South Shields is well known for its sandy beaches on the mouth of the River Tyne. and its Roman Fort. it became a great tourist hub in the early 1800s. its was also well for its industries. with its ship yards, merchant navy, coalmines and the exports of iron ore and coal. but sadly the only left now is its tourism and its oil rig repair yards. you know even more now. enjoy your Sunday...many thanks stay safe Tony

[@martinpattison1567]

A lovely collection of photos without you would have missed some of the finer details. I still remember you counting the number of bricks to see how tall a part of it was, Thought out the build your attention to detail has been superb. Now the same is happening at Jarrow Road. The station building already looks great. Best wishes to you and your family. Martin (Thailand)

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

You are right! Martin, there is no way i could have built south shields without these photos. and now it has a special place on the layout. followed by hopefully another little gem Jarrow Road, which is only half the size of shields. take care my friend. cheer's Tony

[@dylansheppardmymodelrailway]

Fantastic Tony brill history in photos 👍💯👍 hope your well buddy 👍

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

I am good mate thanks, i hope you are well to my friend...cheer's Tony

[@ModelTrainOutsider]

What a brilliant collage and montage of pictures to do a magical history tour. Brilliant! You do know how to tell a story, (and if I may say so egotistically)- coming from me, that's a huge compliment. A very melancholy piece to see what was and what is. Sometimes change is good. Sometimes it isn't.

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Hi Anthony. well i do my best when it comes to stories. thanks again for your kind words of support. your right about changes for the better or worst...take care buddy...cheer's Tony

[@howarth004]

A big help for you able to see how it was from the pictures

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Hello Dave. very true, but the station does live on....i think someone has built it again. take care my friend...Tony

[@steveharper5536]

A great collection of nostalgia Tony, thankfully some people had the foresight to take some photographs, so we can all share it now and in the future for the next generations. Thanks putting the video together for us all. See you at Jarrow Road my friend.

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Hi Steve. There are a few i could not use because of copy right issues. Thankfully i had enough to put a video together. likewise i will see you at Jarra Road...all the best Tony

[@Linleys]

So good Tony - So good. What a fantastic collection of photos. The last one is very clever - I didn't know they had drones and high quality colour cameras back in the days when the station was complete - and look: all set out for a big celebration too! Fancy that! :)

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Drones. in the 1920s maybe. lol. i am glad you enjoyed the video. until next stay safe Tony

[@valtovey3676]

Great music to the video Tony, fits perfectly 😊

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Glad you enjoyed it, Val. many thanks for commenting. Cheer's Tony

[@edoc2]

Hi Tony a very nice collection of pictures mate.

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Hi Doc, it was nice to see what the station was really like.....cheer's Tony

[@malcolmmyatt9092]

Blooming marvelous. An immense undertaking with superb end results Tony. I admire your dedication in research and execution. In my view an award winning result in railway modelling. Long may it fulfill you ambitions.

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Hi Malcom. yes well i am almost there just a few more stations to build. god knows what i am going to do when all this is done...thanks again cheer's Tony

[@MichaelHenderson1948]

Great pictures, many thanks. Live in the Midlands, but love to come to the north-east, and some years, brought grandchildren to Shields, to go in the sea, have fish and chips in that place in Ocean Road, take the Metro to Newcastle, visit relations, and just enjoy being there. I'd never seen the old station though.

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Hi Michael, welcome to the comments page. sound like you have very fond memories of south shields. the fish and chip shop you may have visited is the Colemans Restaurant as its quite famous in the north east for its fish and chips. The metro took the place of the branch line to south shields in the early 1980s. and the station was never kept for the Metro. thank you for sharing your memories. until next time take care....cheers Tony

[@MichaelHenderson1948]

@@TONYNORTHEASTERN Very fond of it. Granddaughter now says she will visit this year with her boyfriend. Yes, it was Colemans. Look forward to seeing more videos. There's a famous one of King George V opening the Tyne Bridge, in about 1929. My dad was there somewhere as a small boy but couldn't see him.

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Fascinating stuff. you said that your granddaughter is going to visit shields with her boyfriend. i recommend the pub on Lawe Top, called the Harbour Lights. get the window seat and watch the sun go down over the Tyne. magic moment.... thank you for sharing your memories, they are a fascinating read....take care Tony

[@MichaelHenderson1948]

@@TONYNORTHEASTERN Thanks. I'll tell her.

[@gordonmcillroy455]

Another great video Tony. A lovely montage covering the history and ultimate dereliction and destruction of South Shields station. Its fantastic that you have modelled it in such detail and with such love and care. I really enjoy following your channel there is never a dull moment and always something new and creative to look forward to. Looking forward to the next one. Stay safe.

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Hi Gordon. it had to be done. as its so easy to forget what we once had. like many lost stations all over the British isles, only survive in photos...stay safe my friend. cheer's Tony

[@magirusdeutzjupiter2234]

A fantastic video, thank you! Its brought back tons of memories for me, as nearby I used to stop at and stay at my uncles house called Bythorne street far as I know in the late 60s.

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Thank you for commenting. my ever encounter with a train was at south shields station in 1970, aged 6. it left an impression on me, that's for sure. so much so that i built the station for my Model Railway. south shields is never the same as it was. but that's progress. thanks again. all the best Tony

[@magirusdeutzjupiter2234]

@@TONYNORTHEASTERN Youre welcome Tony, thanks mate. Great work and I know what you mean, such a by gone age then, back yards full of coal, life so simple, tough, but interesting then. I think things were so less pretentious then, but as you say...All the best to you pal too.

[@brianhumphrey3929]

excellent video, also music. thankyou.

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Thank you too Brian for commenting very much appreciated. Cheer's Tony

[@GBDT]

A really great idea to put all the photos in their proper order. Shows the rise and (unfortunately) fall of South Shields station. But your model brings it back to life. Well done Tony.

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Good morning George. thank for your kind words. until next stay safe Tony

[@DistrictDriver]

What a great video! Brought back some childhood memories with the DMU's as these were the only trains I can remember as a kid! I used to sit behind the driver which made me want to become a train driver (which I succeeded in doing about 25 years later!!)

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

That is great, a childhood dream that became a reality. which is very rare these days. my first ever ride was on a DMU. must have been 6 years old, my first visit to south shields station....that station made a big impression on me that's for sure...cheer's Tony

[@thejamesieboy]

At 5:43 "1983 The Tyneside Metro takes over", sorry to say Tony but that's a Montego....lol. Couldn't resist that one Tony sorry. In all honesty that was a truly beautiful video, sad to think such a beautiful looking station is gone. Like so many others and generally replaced with bland uninteresting modern buildings, that unlike the old ones, age quickly. But you have done the memory of the old station proud with your model, a true masterpiece. Looking forward to your next one.

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Lol. those Montego cars where horrible cars to drive. you don't see those in classics car collections. thanks for the kind words very much appreciated. until next time stay safe Tony

[@jameshatfield1194]

in the 50;s 60;s there was a direct train from Kings cross it was a Saturday only I think and left the main line at Northallerton and stopped every where. it was quicker to go via Newcastle so I only travelled on it once Great video by the way

[@NicholassTrainChannel]

Great video Tony. Very interesting history about the station. Sad that they got rid of the station. Perhaps if they preserved it that would be nice or build a new one in its place. - Nicholas.

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Hi Nicholas. the sad thing is they did build a new one a couple hundred yards down the track. and then they pulled down that one 30years later. and yes they put up another one even further down the line...Metro, and then the Metro Link. yep crazy i know...thanks again my friend...cheer's Tony

[@demonkey123]

What a fantastic reproduction! Very talented work indeed. I only remember the station as a very little boy back in the late 70s. I do remember the mechanical chocolate vending machine on the wall though! Nestle crunch if I hadn’t caused too much trouble while shopping with mum in Sunderland. One day we got on the wrong train and ended up in Morpeth. Mum had nodded off after lugging me and four heavy carrier bags around all day. The conductor was very sympathetic and helped us get back home on the right train eventually. Our little adventure she called it. Happy days. Thanks so much for sharing the photos and bringing happy memories back 😁❤️

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

I love your comment. and the story behind your mini adventure, i was only 5 when I too almost got on the wrong train but fortunately i was stopped by a porter and was taken by to my Auntie & Uncle who was taking me out for the day to Newcastle. They where a lot simple back then and everyone looked out for each other. thank you for sharing your memories. cheer's for now Tony.

[@eugeniomarins2936]

Dear Sir, A very interesting photo collection indeed. Your rendering of the original structure is a gem of historic research and a beautiful hommage. I fell a little sad though, seeing great architecture being lost. Unfortunately, in Brazil, there is little or none whasoever, respect to old buildings. Money talks and old, even if beautiful, buildings are remorselessly thorn down. A few still remain, but only if "listed." Cheers from memoryless Brazil. :O(

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Good morning Eugenio. a very true comment. its a sad fact that in most cases building like you have said don't have the respect. but that is progress the world over. stay safe all the best my friend....Tony

[@AdiPullen]

morning tony hope you and family are well? i love these type of videos i as you know i love my history lovely work thank you keep safe arp

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Glad you enjoyed it Adi. Like you i love my history. thank you for popping in my friend. have a great weekend. all the best Tony

[@stephenpike3147]

A beautiful montage documenting the end of a few eras and several photos we have not seen before (or I may have forgotten about). Makes me realise even more how much detail you have managed to capture in this fabulous and stunning build. I can see you opening up the loft layout as a museum to Southshields et al. All the best and well done Stephen

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Glad you enjoyed it Stephen. now that could be a possibility. a museum. have a great weekend my friend...cheer's Tony

[@alfiejohnchester8108]

Hi Tony, time may march on but it is still sad to these these places that were once important milestones in our lives falling into ruin and being demolished. I remember seeing on the media the pictures of the hospital where i trained as a male nurse, recognising many of the corridors and wards where i had once walked lying in ruins and waiting to be demolished. I must say it brought a tear to my eye and a lump to my throat that these things had now gone, never to be replaced. It's strange that you can feel so much even for an inanimate thing like a building, but I suppose it's what those things represent that counts. They may build better railway stations - better hospitals even - but they can never rebuild better memories. Another Great Video, thanks.

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Hi John. my thoughts exactly. i remember as a very young at my old junior school, Laygate Lane. we where moved into prefabs while they bulldozed the old school. we as kids though it was great watching the old school bring knocked down. but now its different what ever heritage buildings we have left we need to save them. because after its our history. i am glad you enjoyed the video. until next time stay safe....Tony

[@petercarter9093]

Brilliant Tony. Good to see "atmospheric " images. Thank you.

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Thank you Peter......stay safe Tony

[@mikeatpudhamjunction2323]

Your layout becomes more important to keep the memory's going now the station has bin demolished. Stay safe

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Hi Mike. its great to think that. its makes all that effort worth while....thanks again for commenting...all the best Tony

[@ColinH1973]

Thanks Tony. I still think that the station building was worth saving, and could and should have been saved. It's another part of old Shields gone forever. Swept away by people who seem to be ashamed of our glorious history, instead of wanting to celebrate it. Shameful.

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Good morning Colin. its not a proud moment in the history of South Tyneside. but there is hope for other parts of the uk, where old lines and stations are being re-opened. The Dartmoor line for instance... thank you for commenting. until next time stay safe.. Tony

[@vincenthuying98]

Wow dear Tony, what a beautiful historic oversight in slides on South Shields station. Wasn’t aware until now this marvel of railroad architecture had been demolished. 1998 you stated. Humbly think when it would have survived beyond 2000, South Shields would have been considered a municipal monument at the very least. Can only guess that’s the after effect of miss ironclad’s reign and personal dislike towards any transportation rolling on an iron road. Such utterly short sighted barbarians that tory folk. Of course, no offense, can’t possibly dream what you two would vote for. Lol. Anyhow, whilst the true scale South Shields has disappeared from the face of the earth, your eloquent and beautiful work of preservation renders even more importance. By rebuilding this very gem in 1:76 OO-scsle. Definitely has museum potential when it would be up to yours truly. Very much enjoy and appreciate all your vids and building projects. Thanks, have a great weekend!!!

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Good morning Vincent. I totally agree with your comment. if i had the power i would go round every town slapping preservation orders on any building that was built before the 1930s. even in that period they were building buildings to last. when i visited the city of Bath, i was in awe due to the amount of saved historical buildings. hence i built the oldest pub in bath. but as for the station being a museum piece yes i would love the station to go into a museum. once i am gone and i have had my fun with it. as you i am not finished yet, Jarrow is next on the list. until next time my friend....stay safe Tony

[@vincenthuying98]

@@TONYNORTHEASTERN lol, definitely don’t want a premature departure of South Shields towards a museum. Sincerely hope you will be able to enjoy the station for a long, long time. And the builds like the Saracen’s Head, that’s such awesome material.

[@francismewton3276]

What wonderful photos, some wonderful and of course sad ones to. I can see where you got the inspiration tony to build what was once a beautiful northern station, I think I told you how I remember Truro station with its large steam shed, large sidings lots of wagons of all sorts, last days of steam, St Agnes where I was born had a lovely little station, mum taking me to Truro on a Saturday shopping on a steam train, 2 coaches that was a service from Perranporth, the locomotive was a prairie then came along the DMUs, by 1964 branch line closed, preservation society tried buying it off British railways for £10.000 I'm may be wrong! But they got the money together and BR raised the money so sadly all ripped up. Keep up the good work on south shields and keep well and safe, Camborne central..........

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Good morning Francis. your comment along with many others on the page tells of the loss to historical railway buildings and its lines. its a shame that this has happened. the younger generation will never know what we once had, regarding our railways. but a lot of new routes have opened up on old lines. especially one in the west country. the Dartmoor line so there is hope yet. thank you for commenting. it was a great read thank you for sharing your thoughts and memories. stay safe Tony

[@wimbletrain]

G'day Tony, great video, really enjoyed that. I just love the old buildings and the old photos of how they were, such magnificent structures with so much detail. Such a shame that it was left to decay. But then we have your great model to look at now 👍 All the best. John

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Absolutely John. its great that we a model of the south shields station to enjoy. and hopefully we will see more of it soon. have a great weekend. all the best Tony

[@Finnertoncentralmodelrailway]

A very nice presentation there but very sad too ,the beaching axe was one thing but the brutal and barbaric 70s 80s era of if its I the way of progress knock it down was hard to watch , but you keep it alive with your model railway Tony nice one . Brian

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Glad you enjoyed it, but there does seem to be a bit of a revival in our railways at the moment. the Elizabeth line. and the new Dartmoor Line just recently opened. so there is some hope yet. i could not let this station be forgotten. and as a small lad my first ever trip on a train was from south shields. i can still remember it as if it was yesterday...stay safe my friend...Tony

[@Rock_God]

I’ve just been watching two of my favourite Vintage (1952) railway film videos on day to day track maintenance and the importance of a ganger checking his length. 😁 Enjoyable video showing some nice photos and I am almost certain that I saw Mrs. T in a shop window near the station. 😄 Nice photos of the turntable and EMUs. I have seen most of those photos but there were some that I had not seen. It is a shame that the station has gone in South Shields but a smaller version still exists at the North Eastern and you must be justly proud, Tony, for your outstanding achievement in that regard. Looking forwards to more progress at Jarra Road. Have a good weekend. Best, Jason.

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Hi Jason, i do like watching those old rail films. hence that's where i get a lot of my inspiration from as you know. I am proud of our little achievement building south shields. from which I dont think I could have done it justice without these photographs...Jarra road will be back next week, see you then my friend. cheer's Tony

[@FredWilbury]

Loving this 👌😎

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Thanks Fred. i hope all is well my friend....cheer's Tony

[@timsully8958]

Lovely stuff Tony! Great to see how the station developed and evolved, though of course also sad to see how it declined and ultimately disappeared 🤔 Really enjoyed it mate and good to see the new projects are coming along nicely too 😜👍🍀🍻

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Good morning Tim. I have had a weeks break from the railway due to this lovely weather we been having. its sad that it is gone. but we know that someone has built it again. i am not sure who he is....many thanks again my friend...cheers Tony

[@timsully8958]

@@TONYNORTHEASTERN: haha, yeah who could that be? 🤔 Glad you were dedicated (and crazy) enough to do it mate 😎

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

yep i must be....lol

[@richardfairlamb9728]

Such a shame it was neglected. I have very happy memories of buying American comics at the newsstand before we went on the train.

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Good morning Richard, its funning you should say that. i used to read the commando comics. similar memories. it is a shame and this station could end up being forgotten. thank you for commenting. cheer's for now Tony.

[@1701_FyldeFlyer]

Hi Tony. I visited South Shields on the Metro several times in the late 1998 and 1999 for drinks with work colleagues. The station buildings you showed and modelled, was that on the opposite side of the tracks to what I believe is now the old Metro station as I dont recall that frontage back in the day. Mind I might have been mortal then!

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Hi TheFlydeFlyer, I had was in shields before Easter and looked around the old station to see what was left of the original building. there was not a lot left to see. so i went for a pint at the royal British legion. at least that old building is still there....have a great weekend, cheer's Tony

[@keithbrown3502]

Brilliant video with some great photographs showing the glory days and decline of a once busy station. What became of the Rose window at the station entrance ?

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Hi Keith. There was two rose windows. there was another one at the back platform side. as for what for happened to them. its any ones guess. i am sure that they could have been salvaged. i am glad that you enjoyed the video. until next time stay safe Tony

[@richardskelton5119]

The first time I went to South Shields by Metro in 1985, I met Cindy Young, I was taking photos of the railway, but didn't have much film and took some pictures of her instead. Wish I'd known demolition was around the corner, I I would have come back sooner, when I did it had gone. Don't know what happened to Cindy, last I knew she had moved from Pennywell to Washington.

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Good morning Richard, Even that old metro station is now gone. that one was one on the King Street bridge, there's not a trace left now. they did a great job of making that disappear. thank for sharing your memories. i wonder if she still has the photos. thanks again Richard, all the best Tony

[@richardskelton5119]

@@TONYNORTHEASTERN Mornin' Yes I saw it on the news. I had hoped they could have done something with the old place like they did with the some of the stations on the loop. Whitley Bay looks like it has been looked after and I think they use the space for craft shows and such like. Just goes to show its not just Sunderland that knocks down all the old buildings, Shields can do it too! Be nice to think she kept the photo, she was wearing a leather suit at the time and was bonny. All the best Tony and thanks for posting. Richard

[@rupertthebear2771]

Disgusting that Shields's wonderful station was left to rot--That old Victorian building was wonderful--then they built a similar one -- DOH !!!--I could have been similar to Tynemouth, with a beautiful Market etc-but no--like a lot of places in Shields--Left to Rot----Sad but true !!

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

I am in agreement. it is shame. Tynemouth is a well preserved station with most of its original structure and rightly so. Whitley Bay station also has been saved. I wonder how long the new south shields metro station will last...as south shields lasted just over 130years.....

[@fourbridgesmodelrailway]

very sad to watch when it gets towards the end and final years.

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Its a sad fact back that since the second world war builders and town planners have always not considered renovating the older buildings. it seems its easier to knock them down and put up new. then again its what they call progress. mind you they have done a cracking job on big ben in London...thanks for commenting very much appreciate it...cheer's Tony

[@Rupertbear27]

That picture at 1:02 has 4482 "Golden Eagle"in background

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

you what i never noticed that, great spot, and thank you for letting us know. cheer's for now Tony.

[@Rupertbear27]

@@TONYNORTHEASTERN That Water Tower as well--There was a house next to the level crossing at Beal on the ECML that had a tank from a similar water tower (It was on supports in the garden, which also had an Orchard)--It was a lovely cottage and was for Sale in 1991 for the grand total of £48,000--I viewed it and nearly bought it, but like an idiot I bought a place in Cumledgemill in Duns instead 'cos my girlfriend at the time (Who I stupidly married, liked the Duns house better!)--Such a shame that the people who eventually bought the place, knocked it down, made it into 2 , got rid of the Orchard & WATER TANK-----Loonies !!

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Interesting, its one of those what ifs. thanks again for commenting. cheer's Tony

[@stevensmith2398]

How empty the platforms look. Everywhere is manic nowadays...

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Hi Steve. i bet it was back then. cars where a big killer for the branch lines. but yes the railways are having a bit of a revival at the moment, even some of the preserved lines are looking to expand. all the best my friend...Tony

[@grahamdavis2288]

Hello Tony this may sound a bit funny but did you grow up in the south Sheila's are. Only asking because my mum was from that are her surname was turnbull Regards Graham

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Hi Graham. its funny that you mentioned the name Tunbull. as it seems very familiar. I did grow up in south shields and i do remember a family call Turnbulls. the street that i lived in was Stevenson's street. they pulled that down, ans we moved to Tyne Lane on the deans estate. then they pulled that down. then we moved into John Williams road. and again they pulled most of that down, we then ended up on King George Road. before finally moving into Ash Grove Avenue. when i got married we moved into the Crossway by the nook. before leaving shields altogether in 1993. but i did visit regularly, last time was Easter just gone. my step father was known as Renwick. stay safe my friend...cheer's Tony

[@grahamdavis2288]

@@TONYNORTHEASTERN hi Tony thanks for the reply it's a small world is it, my mums name was Audrey and her brothers name was Norman. My mum dad did play for England at football

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

its true it is a small world. your mum may have known my mum...Rose.

[@user-js3rg9sj1k]

😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Thank you for your support. its a sad state of affairs for south Tyneside railway stations. nearly all were demolished for the new metro system...cheer's for now Tony.

[@thelibrarian46]

Is that Mrs Simms at 3:2/ 8:47, about to dashing off to bingo, with Ivor Cutler, proudly holding her bag of third hand pickled onions kept under the bed?

[@thejamesieboy]

Ivor Cutler lol that's a blast from the past, he was born not far from me. Although he was really long before my time.

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Did he really play bingo. who would of thought, thanks again for your witty comment....cheer's Tony

[@user-js3rg9sj1k]

BIG MISTAKE..DEMOLISHING IT.😢😢😢😢

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

I agree.....cheer's for now Tony.

[@NigelLawrence-z1j]

No. I. Went there in the 70d what idiots let this happen?😮😮😮😮

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Very true, it was a lack of foresight, and planning. its been the same all over the town of south shields. cheer's for now Tony

[@jontaylor1652]

I think it's criminal how these once beautiful buildings are left to fall to wrack and ruin. Some people deserve to be publicly flogged haha.

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Hi Jon, lol, that was a bit extreme. but yes i know that feeling. but we have to move on. and hopefully more building will be saved in the future....thanks again for commenting cheer's Tony

[@Sanddancer1]

what an awful waste of a magnificent building the council will stop at nothingto turn our town centre into an industrial estate of glass and steel theyd knock down the old town hall if it wasnt listed

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

That is true. i hardly recognized King Street now and the market place. can you imagine the uproar if they decided to knock down the town hall. thank you for commenting.. all the best Tony

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Very true comment. there would an uproar if they decided to knock down the town hall. the town is not same. there seems to be less people around. when i last visited south shields. i know most of my generation left in the early 1990s looking for work. not the same. all i have is my memories of the great times i had growing up there...all the best Tony