Twilight Talk - Obliterating Obnoxious Smells and building a Temple of Mirth

Church Commissioners' files reveal the negotiations behind many of the developments within South Shields during the first half of the last century. 

Developments on the beaches and Marine Parks, filling in of the Mill Dam Gut, the building of new housing and demolition of unfit homes, agreements with mining companies, churches and the Borough Council, all feature within the files.

Throughout, the lives and livelihoods of local residents can be witnessed in the reports and correspondence.

Free and all welcome, please book through Eventbrite or by calling Palace Green Library. 

This talk is part of the Thursday Twilight Openings at Palace Green Library. The talks take place on the 4th Thursday of every month at Palace Green Library. Find out more about the museums and the collections from across Durham University, including Archive and Special Collections, Art Collection, Cosin's Library, Durham Castle Museum, Museum of Archaeology and Oriental Museum.  

World Heritage Visitor Centre and the Museum of Archaeology are also open until 7pm during the Twilight Openings.