Map stitches together tale of proud town

SIXTY people have poured their memories and feelings into the creation of a textile map of a Tyneside town.

- TONY HENDERSON

The map of North Shields, the size of a double bed cover, takes the viewer on a journey from the banks of the Tyne to the Fish Quay and on to the upper town.

The detailed artwork, involving hundreds of hours of work, depicts North Shields people and landmarks, including shops, Old Low Lights tavern, historic and civic buildings to the town centre library, Christ Church, and the Linskill Centre Community Hub.

The project was led by Cullercoats artist Gaynor Devaney as a legacy of the North Shields 800th anniversary celebrations, with people turning up to contribute ideas and stitching sessions across 12 community events,