South Shields at war 1939-1945 as well as looking at

as well as looking at fashion

which continues to resonate today

Written by Sidney Rogerson

their membership and their development over the centuries

The book also highlights the key role played by important female figures from Wales’ past

South Shields at war 1939-1945 as well as looking atSouth Shields and its near neighbours such as Jarrow were key communities in the national war effort, despite their relatively small size. Located on the East Coast, South Shields was situated at the key entry to the strategically important River Tyne and was well defended against enemy attack. The seaside town saw a large military build up with several different army and naval units rotating through the area to man defences and to train whilst the