The staithes we now see, built in the early 1800s, extended further into the river and coal could be dropped directly into the holds of the colliers thus cutting out the need for the keel man or middleman. History of dunston gateshead history, felling history, low fell. A 90minute tour is available, to book call 0191 433 8420. Fresh, lovingly prepared food and drink for you, available 7 days a week. Mar 14, 2020 opened in 1893, dunston staiths is believed to be the largest timber structure in europe. Durham coalmining and the keelmen sunniside local history. Historic england the staiths, which opened in 1893 and closed in 1980, were designed by north eastern railway engineer charles a. Photographic exhibition reveals rare images of dunston staiths, which operated on the. Dunston staiths gateshead 2020 all you need to know. History of dunston gateshead history, felling history. Dunston staiths gateshead all you need to know before. The boldon book of 1183 refers to coalsmiths at bishopwearmouth and.
Dunston staiths were built by the north eastern railway in two stages. Coal from mines in county durham were loaded onto ships from the staiths on the river tyne at dunston. Sirka is bestknown for her 1983 book, byker, a portrait of the terraced. The land between the river team and the river derwent lay some of the richest coal seams in the north east, the village of dunston ontyne in he 17th century was a cluster of small dwellings the people of the village numbering perhaps several hundred were mainly dependent upon farming, the coal trade and river for their livelihood, there was at least one. The staiths can still be seen today and are believed to. The north eastern railway company began the construction of dunston staithes in 1890, with the first opening in 1893 and. This autumn people in gateshead have the chance to explore. The riverside monster that is dunston staithes is well known to all tynesiders. Dunston staithes, gateshead 1005898 historic england. Cocurate page dunston staiths overview about dunston staiths timeline map street view dunston staiths on the river tyne is believed to be the largest timber structure in europe, at its height, 5. The dunston staithes is an unusual structure restored to be part of our local and national industrial heritage. Closed for the past 25 years, twbpt have now restored the. River tyne 5099 dunston coal staithes nz 26sw 143 ii 2.
Over 1700 feet long, of braced timber construction. Once gatesheads mother church this is the oldest building on the quayside holding lots of important historical artefacts and culture. Child, cyclist and dog friendly the heart and hub of the staiths southbank. But what of the history of the staiths one of the most important. See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and. It is now a grade a listed building and over 100 years old. Railscot, a history of railways with an emphasis on scottish railways.
The neolithic period was the new stone age circa 5000 bc. Teams, gateshead ne8, uk opposite dunston staithes. River tyne dunston coal staithes, gateshead 1248994. Historic england the staiths, which opened in 1893 and closed in 1980, were designed by north eastern railway engineer charles a harrison, who also designed. Dunston is a village in the western area of the town of gateshead on the south bank of the. Opened in 1893 by the north east railway company, it was built to allow large quantities of coal arriving by rail from the durham coalfields to be loaded directly onto waiting colliers coal ships ready for the onward journey to customers in london and abroad. Dunston staithes is a scheduled monument in dunston and teams, gateshead, england. Now dunston staithes is a monument to tynesides industrial heritage. Despite being severely damaged by fire twice of late, its skeletal form still looms large over all within a good mile or so of its muddy situate on the southern shore of the river tyne. Despite being severely damaged by fire twice of late, its skeletal. Cocurate page dunston staiths overview about dunston staiths timeline map street view dunston staiths on the river tyne is believed to be the largest timber structure in. But to fashion designer turned house masterplanner wayne hemingway, europes longest wooden structure is. Gatesheads hidden gem available for meetings, parties and local groups. Dunston staiths gateshead 2020 what to know before you.