
The story of a post office worker, decorated in WWI was just one of the many intriguing tales that unfolded as medal enthusiasts looked into the past of the region’s war heroes. A set of medals belonging to the late Northumberland Fusilier James Wright were brought along to a medal event, held at
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North Tyneside residents with a passion for the history of the borough are being invited to take part in a number of heritage walks. Three free tours will take place in March, aiming to educate people about the heritage of Wallsend, Whitley Bay and North Shields.
Organised by North Tyneside Council, participants can take a step back in time and explore the fascinating history of the borough, including Roman times, coal mining and shipbuilding.
They
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