Newbiggin has a maritime heritage that goes back to the early 14th century; records show that there was a pier to the north of the bay around that time. A fishing industry has always been important, and has a long standing association with the church.
Find out more about the history of Newbiggin
'The Tale of the Herring' is a project run by Newcastle University's Dove Marine Laboratory in Cullercoats. Celebrating the fishing heritage in five ports in eastern England, the project features a touring exhibition and work created by schools in 2011. Take a look around, learn more about the history of the ports, and submit your own photos and stories.
John Hetherington: My granmother (Bessie Hetherington nee Burton) use...
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