The Ex-Service and Working Men's Club was established in 1918 as the Wallsend Comrades of the Great War Working Men's Club & Institute. Members were enrolled in a hut in the Wallsend Café yard. Its first address was 3 High Street, Wallsend. In October 1919 the club moved to the present location having purchased the premises from C. Vaux and Sons Ltd. During 1923 the name of the club was changed to the Wallsend British Legion Club and Instititute Ltd. The club continued under that name until 1935 when the present name was adopted. Also still known as the Comrades Club. Alteration to the club were undertaken in 1954 and in 1963.
Site Type: Broad
Club
SITEDESC
The Ex-Service and Working Men's Club was established in 1918 as the Wallsend Comrades of the Great War Working Men's Club & Institute. Members were enrolled in a hut in the Wallsend Café yard. Its first address was 3 High Street, Wallsend. In October 1919 the club moved to the present location having purchased the premises from C. Vaux and Sons Ltd. During 1923 the name of the club was changed to the Wallsend British Legion Club and Institute Ltd. The club continued under that name until 1935 when the present name was adopted. Also still known as the Comrades Club. Alteration to the club were undertaken in 1954 and in 1963.
Site Name
Wallsend, Station Road, Ex-Service and Working Mens Club
Site Type: Specific
Social Club
HER Number
17496
Form of Evidence
Extant Building
Sources
Boundey, S. 2010, Wallsend Pubs and Clubs, p20
YEAR1
2016
English, British
Class
Recreational
COMP1
Claire MacRae
DAY1
27
District
N Tyneside
Easting
429410
Grid ref figure
8
LANDUSE
Building
Map Sheet
NZ26NE
MATERIAL
Brick
MONTH1
4
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
566610
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Mid 20th Century 1933 to 1966
Place
Wallsend
Description
The Lindisfarne Social Club was founded in 1966 by a group of Catholic men from the parish of Our Lady and St Columba. John Hay was the original treasurer and he collected two shillings per week from each man. Anyone donating £5 would be a founding member. Italo Marchi and Frank Devine were the driving force behind the project. Rev Fr Philips was the original club chaplain. Built by Snowden Bros of Sunderland. Vaux breweries financed the project. The club contained a restaurant which was unusual at the time. In order to raise revenue parties, wedding bookings and social evenings were orgnanised. Refurbished c.2009.
Site Type: Broad
Club
SITEDESC
The Lindisfarne Social Club was founded in 1966 by a group of Catholic men from the parish of Our Lady and St Columba. John Hay was the original treasurer and he collected two shillings per week from each man. Anyone donating £5 would be a founding member. Italo Marchi and Frank Devine were the driving force behind the project. Rev. Fr Philips was the original club chaplain. Built by Snowden Bros of Sunderland. Vaux breweries financed the project. The club contained a restaurant which was unusual at the time. In order to raise revenue parties, wedding bookings and social evenings were organised. Refurbished c.2009.
Site Name
Wallsend, West Street, Lindisfarne Social Club
Site Type: Specific
Social Club
HER Number
17495
Form of Evidence
Extant Building
Sources
Boundey, S. 2010, Wallsend Pubs and Clubs, p18
YEAR1
2016
English, British
Class
Commercial
COMP1
Claire MacRae
DAY1
27
District
N Tyneside
Easting
428700
Grid ref figure
8
LANDUSE
Built Over
Map Sheet
NZ26NE
MATERIAL
Brick
MONTH1
4
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
566880
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Hanoverian 1714 to 1837
Place
Bigges Main
Description
The Masons Arms was one of the oldest pubs in Wallsend and can be traced back to 1784. It was the village pub of Bigges Main. Closed 3rd March 1968. In process of being demolished when it burnt down. The pub was named after master stonemason Thomas Hedley who was the father-in-law of the first licensee, Septimus Widdrington.
Site Type: Broad
Eating and Drinking Establishment
SITEDESC
The Masons Arms was one of the oldest pubs in Wallsend and can be traced back to 1784. It was the village pub of Bigges Main. Closed 3rd March 1968. In process of being demolished when it burnt down. The pub was named after master stonemason Thomas Hedley who was the father-in-law of the first licensee, Septimus Widdrington. The site became the Wallsend Sports Centre which contained The Bar opened in 1970.
Site Name
Bigges Main, Masons Arms Public House
Site Type: Specific
Public House
HER Number
17494
Form of Evidence
Demolished Building
Sources
Boundey, S. 2010, Wallsend Pubs and Clubs, p17
YEAR1
2016
English, British
Class
Commercial
COMP1
Claire MacRae
DAY1
27
District
N Tyneside
Easting
430860
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ36NW
MONTH1
4
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
566190
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Hanoverian 1714 to 1837
Place
Wallsend
Description
The Davy Inn public house is believed to have been built during the Napoleonic Wars. The pub is said to have been a smugglers haunt. It was originally by the waters edge but land reclamation has taken place over the past two hundred years. It was probably named after Sir Humphrey Davy - the inventor of the miners safety lamp. The Davy Inn is mentioned in the Church Rate book 1849-1860 as being the property of Joseph Mordue. Mordue also owned the Mordue Brewery on Crow Bank by the Green. A description of the bar by Malcolm Dunn - The pub was very narrow and the bar was pewter topped with beer drawn staight from the barrels which were on gantries and could be 'knocked open' with a spanner. It had a huge Edwardian corkscrew as a central piece'. The bar also contained a glass sweetie cabinet. These were in contrast to the start cream plank-lined interior. The stone floor was scattered with sawdust. Visiting seamen used to leave some of their personal belongings behind the bar. This was common practice as the seamen hoped it would ensure a safe voyage and that they could return to collect their items soon. Cheese and biscuits were served each lunchtime, which used to be a common thing in most pubs on Sundays. The Davy Inn also served Salmon sandwiches on a Sunday lunchtime. Pie and peas were available for 2d each Saturday and baked potatoes on Mondays. The last manageress was Mrs Anne Nelson who claimed an unused upstairs room was haunted by a poltergeist. Date of demolition unknown but the pub closed soon after Jan 1968.
Site Type: Broad
Eating and Drinking Establishment
SITEDESC
The Davy Inn public house is believed to have been built during the Napoleonic Wars. The pub is said to have been a smugglers haunt. It was originally by the waters edge but land reclamation has taken place over the past two hundred years. It was probably named after Sir Humphrey Davy - the inventor of the miners safety lamp. The Davy Inn is mentioned in the Church Rate book 1849-1860 as being the property of Joseph Mordue. Mordue also owned the Mordue Brewery on Crow Bank by the Green. A description of the bar by Malcolm Dunn - The pub was very narrow and the bar was pewter topped with beer drawn straight from the barrels which were on gantries and could be 'knocked open' with a spanner. It had a huge Edwardian corkscrew as a central piece'. The bar also contained a glass sweetie cabinet. These were in contrast to the start cream plank-lined interior. The stone floor was scattered with sawdust. Visiting seamen used to leave some of their personal belongings behind the bar. This was common practice as the seamen hoped it would ensure a safe voyage and that they could return to collect their items soon. Cheese and biscuits were served each lunchtime, which used to be a common thing in most pubs on Sundays. The Davy Inn also served Salmon sandwiches on a Sunday lunchtime. Pie and peas were available for 2d each Saturday and baked potatoes on Mondays. The last manageress was Mrs Anne Nelson who claimed an unused upstairs room was haunted by a poltergeist. Date of demolition unknown but the pub closed soon after Jan 1968.
Site Name
Wallsend, Davy Bank, Davy Inn Public House
Site Type: Specific
Public House
HER Number
17493
Form of Evidence
Demolished Building
Sources
Boundey, S. 2010, Wallsend Pubs and Clubs, p16
YEAR1
2016
English, British
Class
Recreational
COMP1
Claire MacRae
DAY1
27
District
N Tyneside
Easting
430470
Grid ref figure
8
LANDUSE
Building
Map Sheet
NZ36NW
MATERIAL
Brick
MONTH1
4
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
566390
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Early 20th Century 1901 to 1932
Place
Wallsend
Description
The Wallsend Engineers Club is situated within a building that was once part of the Wallsend Co-op buildings. The exterior ground floor has been substantially altered. The 2012 Google Earth image shows the faded remains of a painted advert on the Vine Street façade. The original Engineers Club was located in the houses opposite the club.
Site Type: Broad
Club
SITEDESC
The Wallsend Engineers Club is situated within a building that was once part of the Wallsend Co-op buildings. The exterior ground floor has been substantially altered. The 2012 Google Earth image shows the faded remains of a painted advert on the Vine Street façade. The original Engineers Club was located in the houses opposite the club.
Site Name
Wallsend, Coach Road, Wallsend Engineers Club
Site Type: Specific
Social Club
HER Number
17492
Form of Evidence
Extant Building
Sources
Boundey, S. 2010, Wallsend Pubs and Clubs, p15
YEAR1
2016
English, British
Class
Commercial
COMP1
Claire MacRae
DAY1
27
District
N Tyneside
Easting
430000
Grid ref figure
6
Map Sheet
NZ36NW
MONTH1
4
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
566000
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Early 20th Century 1901 to 1932
Place
Wallsend
Description
The Simpson's Hotel was built in 1912 and was named after Dr Robert Simpson. It had over 300 rooms. The bar had saloon style bat-wing doors and because of this and also the popular western TV programme, Bonanza, it was nicknamed 'The Penderosa'. The hotel closed in 1981 and was demolished in 1983. The site of the bar is now beneath the Segedunum Roman Fort visitor attraction.
Site Type: Broad
Eating and Drinking Establishment
SITEDESC
The Simpson's Hotel was built in 1912 and was named after Dr Robert Simpson. It had over 300 rooms. The bar had saloon style bat-wing doors and because of this and also the popular western TV programme, Bonanza, it was nicknamed 'The Penderosa'. The hotel closed in 1981 and was demolished in 1983. The site of the bar is now beneath the Segedunum Roman Fort visitor attraction.
Site Name
Buddle Street, Simpson's Hotel
Site Type: Specific
Public House
HER Number
17491
Form of Evidence
Demolished Building
Sources
Boundey, S. 2010, Wallsend Pubs and Clubs, p15
YEAR1
2016
English, British
Class
Commercial
COMP1
Claire MacRae
DAY1
27
District
N Tyneside
Easting
429900
Grid ref figure
6
LANDUSE
Built Over
Map Sheet
NZ26NE
MONTH1
4
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
566100
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Wallsend
Description
Built c.1895 during the building boom in the Carville area of Wallsend. The exact date of closure is unknown demolition occurred c.1978.
Site Type: Broad
Eating and Drinking Establishment
SITEDESC
Built c.1895 during the building boom in the Carville area of Wallsend. The exact date of closure is unknown demolition occurred c.1978.
Site Name
Denham Terrace, Commercial Hotel
Site Type: Specific
Public House
HER Number
17490
Form of Evidence
Demolished Building
Sources
Boundey, S. 2010, Wallsend Pubs and Clubs, p13
YEAR1
2016
English, British
Class
Commercial
COMP1
Claire MacRae
DAY1
27
District
N Tyneside
Easting
430020
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ36NW
MONTH1
4
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
565760
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Wallsend
Description
Built c.1841 known as the Crane House. In the mid 19th century the back garden of the building was on the river edge but land reclamation has changed the landscape over the past century. It became the Dock Hotel 17th September 1872. The stables to the side of the house were used by Colonel Pinkley of Benton House to house his horse. He was the manager of the docks at Swan Hunter. The pub was destroyed by fire in 1985/86.
Site Type: Broad
Eating and Drinking Establishment
SITEDESC
Built c.1841 known as the Crane House. In the mid 19th century the back garden of the building was on the river edge but land reclamation has changed the landscape over the past century. It became the Dock Hotel 17th September 1872. The stables to the side of the house were used by Colonel Pinkley of Benton House to house his horse. He was the manager of the docks at Swan Hunter. The pub was destroyed by fire in 1985/86.
Site Name
Gainer's Terrace, Dock Hotel (Crane House) PH
Site Type: Specific
Public House
HER Number
17489
Form of Evidence
Demolished Building
Sources
Boundey, S. 2010, Wallsend Pubs and Clubs, p13
YEAR1
2016
English, British
Class
Commercial
COMP1
Claire MacRae
COMP2
Rachel Grahame
DAY1
25
DAY2
13
District
N Tyneside
Easting
430029
Grid ref figure
10
Map Sheet
NZ36NW
MONTH1
4
MONTH2
8
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
565790
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Hanoverian 1714 to 1837
Place
Wallsend
Description
Original site of the Ship Inn. In existance in 1834. In 1865 it was situated at the rivers edge. The building was next to the Coxlodge Staiths. On 23rd August 1897 a provisional licence was granted to build a new premises (HER 9452) on the land on the eastern boundary of the original pub.
Site Type: Broad
Eating and Drinking Establishment
SITEDESC
Original site of the Ship Inn. In existence in 1834. In 1865 it was situated at the rivers edge. The building was next to the Coxlodge Staiths. On 23rd August 1897 a provisional licence was granted to build a new premises (HER 9452) on the land on the eastern boundary of the original pub.
Site Name
Gainer's Terrace, The Ship In The Hole PH 1
Site Type: Specific
Public House
HER Number
17488
Form of Evidence
Demolished Building
Sources
Boundey, S. 2010, Wallsend Pubs and Clubs, p13
YEAR1
2016
YEAR2
2021
English, British
Class
Commercial
COMP1
Claire MacRae
DAY1
25
District
N Tyneside
Easting
429650
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26NE
MONTH1
4
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
566160
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Early 20th Century 1901 to 1932
Place
Wallsend
Description
Wallsend RAOB Club. Replaced a tin hut until the club was built of brick. The full title of this club is the Wallsend Royal Antediluvian Order of the Buffaloes Club and is known as the Buffs club. The first lodge was the George Fogg Lodge. On 15th July 1930 it became a member of the Working Mens' Club and Institute Union Ltd.
Site Type: Broad
Eating and Drinking Establishment
SITEDESC
Wallsend RAOB Club. Replaced a tin hut until the club was built of brick. The full title of this club is the Wallsend Royal Antediluvian Order of the Buffaloes Club and is known as the Buffs club. The first lodge was the George Fogg Lodge. On 15th July 1930 it became a member of the Working Mens' Club and Institute Union Ltd.