2025

NZ3668 : The North Shields 800 Bench, Tynemouth Road, North Shields

taken 5 months ago, near to Tynemouth, North Tyneside, England

The North Shields 800 Bench, Tynemouth Road, North Shields
The North Shields 800 Bench, Tynemouth Road, North Shields
This is more than just a seat — it’s a celebration of North Shields 800 in tribute to Hilton Valentine, legendary guitarist of The Animals and proud son of North Shields. The bench honours Hilton’s lifelong love of the town where he grew up, played, and found musical inspiration. Hilton’s iconic intro to the 1964 record, “House of the Rising Sun” helped define the sound of the 60s and his final music video, “River Tyne,” was a love letter to the place that shaped him.

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Geoff Holland   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Tuesday, 9 December, 2025   (more nearby)
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Tuesday, 9 December, 2025
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NZ 3616 6893 [10m precision]
WGS84: 55:0.8169N 1:26.1647W
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OSGB36: geotagged! NZ 3617 6893
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North-northwest (about 337 degrees)
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