Harrisons Ship Yard, Tyne side

[Cerberus]

As the Tyne ship yards are getting a bit of attention on here at the moment thought I'd share some photos of what remains of Harrison's little yard at Bill Quay. Its a tiny yard compared to Swan's and H+L and little remains of it today.

What brings this place alive for me are the old photos, and how the big concrete crane stands still remain 20+ years after closure.

Here it is at its heyday, picture is likely from the 50s or earlier.

And today, but note the crane stands remain

From closer up one of the metal supports from the crane is still present

Here is a 19th century photo of early days at the yard making wooden boats

And sure enough the slipway is still there

Notice the crane near the water edge in this picture

And the remains:

Another couple random shots.

What looked to be an interesting set of old buildings next door though turned out to be a car scrap yard, full of rusty cars and junk. Which was a shame as the arched buildings are clearly visible on the 19th century photo. Today though they are roofless walls hiding scrap.

 

[Foxylady]

Wow, that was so interesting to see the 'now and then' pics, Cerberus.

What looked to be an interesting set of old buildings next door though turned out to be a car scrap yard, full of rusty cars and junk. Which was a shame as the arched buildings are clearly visible on the 19th century photo. Today though they are roofless walls hiding scrap.

You don't like scrapyards? I do like a wander round them myself...I suppose it depends on what kind of scrap, though, whether it's interesting or not!

Cheers

 

[Simon-G]

Good pics Cerberus, That had to be some view from the house inbetween the two pillars.

Simon-G

 

[King Al]

Nice one mate, great pics, its great to see the now and then shots and I like the one with the crane suports

 

[Cerberus]

Wow, that was so interesting to see the 'now and then' pics, Cerberus.



You don't like scrapyards? I do like a wander round them myself...I suppose it depends on what kind of scrap, though, whether it's interesting or not!

Cheers

No really it was total junk, very similar newish cars at one end and litterally rubbish at the other, sort of stuff you'd see fly tipped!