North Eastern Paper Mills

North Eastern Paper Mills, opened in 1889, producing newsprint for local newspapers. Expanded in 1911 when new machinery was installed. Orders came from all over Britain - workers worked 13 hour shifts to satisfy demand. Over 300 tons of paper produced each week. There was a fire in 1912 which burned for a week. The mill struggled on for 12 years, diversifying into making wallpaper. Closed in 1933. Was at the southern terminus of the South Shields, Marsden and Whitburn Colliery Railway, (HER 2466).