This is a list of notable people who were either born in, or have lived in, the town of South Shields, Tyne & Wear, in the UK. It includes current and historical residents.
with understanding the River Tyne
Animates the History of the river on which I lived from source in Scotland to the Mouth at South Shields. Also weaves in a bit of my own family connections with the river - on which my Dad was Pilot Master .
The only real difference is that my Geordie grandmother doesn't garnish her pease pudding with garlic and olive oil.