The Mariners Arms on Custom House Quay at the east end of Low St. Starting near Wearmouth Bridge, Low St ran east between High St East and the river, gradually becoming closer until the buildings fronted the quays. At this point the many passageways connected directly to High St at a much higher level.
Information from Len Charlton.
N Kirtlan
These derelict buildings are at the end of Low St where it has joined the river to become quaysides. The steep bank on the left is Long Bank running down from High St East. This was a great attraction for children using homemade buggies or sledges and for the onlookers waiting for the next one to finish up in the river.
Information from Len Charlton.
N Kirtlan
At the bottom of Bodlewell Lane by the ferry steps further refreshment was available from The Commercial Inn and adjacent Ferry Hotel (right).
Information from Len Charlton.
N Kirtlan
At the bottom of Coronation St this police lock-up was very busy indeed in an area packed with warm pubs and cold damp tenements. Though drunkeness itself was rife it was resultant violence that caused arrest. It was not unknown for the prisoner to be given further refreshment from friends using tubes through the bars., Perhaps this lady is looking for a missing husband.
Information from Len Charlton.
N Kirtlan
The Old Workhouses in Church Walk dated back to 1740 At one time they held over 500 paupers. The upkeep was largely maintained from a levy on ships entering the port. Church Walk also harboured the orphanage, the Donnison School for poor girls, the Trafalgar Square Sailors Almshouses and the old hospital. Church Walk led to Holy Trinity Church and Church St.
Photograph Norman Kirtlan, caption Len Charlton.
