Willington Quay, Shipwright Stairs, Shipwrights Arms Pub

HER Number:
17533

District:
N Tyneside

Site Name:
Willington Quay, Shipwright Stairs, Shipwrights Arms Pub

Place:
Willington Quay

Map Sheet:
NZ36NW

Class:
Commercial

Site Type: Broad:
Licensed Premises

Site Type: Specific:
Public House

General Period:
Early Modern

Specific Period:
C19

Form of Evidence:
Demolished Building

Description:
Shipwrights Arms stood on Shipwright Stairs at the north bank of East Howdon-Wililngton Quay. The pub opened in 1841 and was located near the entrance to the Tyne Tunnel beside North Cottage. On 17th September 1872 the owners were listed as being the Shipwrights Society of Howdon. In 1962 the Shipwright Arms were informed by letter from the Scottish and Newcastle Breweries stating - 'trading will cease at this house at 10:30 on 7th November 1962.'

Easting:
329

Northing:
665

Grid Reference:
NZ329665

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
Boundey, S. 2010, Wallsend Pubs and Clubs, p40