South Shields

Also found in: Dictionary/thesaurus, Wikipedia

0.01 sec.

South Shields, city (1991 pop. 86,488), South Tyneside, NE England, at the mouth of the Tyne River. It is a significant port. Shipbuilding and marine engineering are the main industries; chemicals and paints are manufactured. Within the vicinity are large parks, and the ruins of a Roman fort rest on Lawe Hill, above the Tyne. South Tyneside College, originally founded as a marine school, is in the city. The first unsinkable, self-righting lifeboat, designed by William Wouldhave, was launched from the city in 1790.

South Shields

a port in NE England, in South Tyneside unitary authority, Tyne and Wear on the Tyne estuary opposite North Shields. Pop.: 82 854 (2001)

South Shields

a city in Great Britain. Port at the mouth of the River Tyne, on the North Sea, in the county of Tyne and Wear. Population, 100,500 (1971). The city’s industries include shipbuilding, ship repair, and the manufacture of engines and boilers for ships. There are also foundries. Coal is shipped.

Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.

?Page tools

Printer friendly
Cite / link

Feedback

Mentioned in	?		References in classic literature	?		Encyclopedia browser	?		Full browser	?
No references found			Why, I re- member how he used to go about looking very sick for three days before he had to leave home on one of his trips to South Shields for coal. To-morrow by Conrad, Joseph View in context			South Pacific Anticyclone South Pacific Current South Pacific Ridge South Pasadena South Pass South Pass City State Historic Site South Plainfield South Platte South Platte River south point south polar distance South Pole south porch South Portland South River South Russian Government, So-Called South Russian Workers Union South Saint Paul South San Francisco South Sandwich Islands South Sandwich Trench South Saskatchewan South Sea Bubble South Seas South Shetland Islands South Shields South Shore State Park south side South Suburban City south temperate zone South Toledo Bend State Park south tropical disturbance South Tyneside South Tyrol South Vietnam South Wales South West Africa South West Africa People's Organization South Whidbey Island State Park South Windsor South Yemen South Yorkshire South Yuba River State Park South, the South, University of the south-light roof Southampton Southampton County Southampton Insurrection Southampton Island Southampton, Henry Wriothesley, 3d earl of			South Saskatchewan Regiment South Saskatchewan River South Saskatchewan River South Saskatchewan River Basin South Saskatchewan Youth Orchestra South Sea South Sea South Sea (South China Sea) South Sea (South China Sea) South Sea bubble South Sea bubble South Sea bubble South Sea Evangelical Church South Sea Imports South Sea Islander South Sea Islands South Sea Islands South Seabrook Marine District South Seas South Seas South Seas Group, Inc. South Seattle Crime Prevention Council South Seminole Heights Civic Association South Seminole Middle School South Shetland South Shetland South Shetland Islands South Shetland Islands South Shetlands South Shetlands South Shields South Shields (town) South Shields (town) South Shore Alliance of Gay and Lesbian Youth South Shore Atari Group South Shore Babe Ruth South Shore Baptist Church South Shore Baseball Club South Shore Bay Band South Shore Building Service, Inc. South Shore Christian Academy South Shore Christian Fellowship South Shore Circus Concert Band South Shore Community Action Council, Inc. South Shore Community Broadband South Shore Community Services LLC South Shore Concert Band South Shore District Health Authority South Shore District School Board South Shore Educational Collaborative South Shore Estuary Reserve South Shore Guidance Association South Shore Gunite South Shore Habitat for Humanity South Shore Haitians United for Progress South Shore High Performance

Encyclopedia

Free Tools:	For surfers: Free toolbar & extensions \| Word of the Day \| Help For webmasters: Free content \| Linking \| Lookup box \| Double-click lookup

Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.