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The birthplace of Catherine Cookson (the best-selling novelist), Arbeia Roman Fort (the supply base for Hadrian's Wall), the beach (one of the finest on the North East coast), and a Tyneside town of literary and Roman heritage
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Catherine Cookson — Britain's bestselling novelist of the 20th century — was born in South Shields in 1906. Arbeia Roman Fort, at the mouth of the Tyne, was the supply base for Hadrian's Wall — extraordinary reconstructions stand there today. The town has an excellent beach.
Arbeia Roman Fort is genuinely outstanding — the reconstructed Roman gateway and barracks are excellent. The beach is excellent and often uncrowded. The Catherine Cookson heritage trail. The Gypsies Green for the Tyne mouth views.
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South Shields has good independent food. The town centre has improving independent restaurants. Local Tyneside seafood is good.
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The birthplace of Catherine Cookson (the best-selling novelist), Arbeia Roman Fort (the supply base for Hadrian's Wall), the beach (one of the finest on the North East coast), and a Tyneside town of literary and Roman heritage Roam surfaces the hidden gems that make South Shields worth exploring.
South Shields has good independent food. The town centre has improving independent restaurants. Local Tyneside seafood is good. Download Roam free to discover South Shields's food scene.
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The beach and Arbeia bring tourism. Catherine Cookson heritage drives visitors. Independent businesses serve the large local community. List your South Shields business on Roam to reach local customers in Tyne and Wear.
Roam covers all of South Shields including Westoe, Cleadon, East Boldon, Whitburn, Marsden. Arbeia Roman Fort is genuinely outstanding — the reconstructed Roman gateway and barracks are excellent. The beach is excellent and often uncrowded. The Catherine Cookson heritage trail. The Gypsies Green for the Tyne mouth views.
