JOHN WRIGHT & HIS SONS – THE MEN WHO MOVED NORTH SHIELDS UPHILL

Sat 10 Oct · 12:00

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On Saturday 10 October 2026, the Old Low Light in Sunderland will host a talk by writer and genealogist David Scholey, entitled John Wright & His Sons – The Men Who Moved North Shields Uphill. The presentation examines the remarkable story of the Wright family, who oversaw the relocation of the entire town of North Shields to higher ground during the nineteenth century. Drawing upon extensive archival research, Scholey explores both the engineering challenges and the wider social consequences of this ambitious undertaking. The event begins at 11am, with ticket prices ranging from £3.41 to £6.13.

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JOHN WRIGHT & HIS SONS – THE MEN WHO MOVED NORTH SHIELDS UPHILL takes place on Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 12:00.

JOHN WRIGHT & HIS SONS – THE MEN WHO MOVED NORTH SHIELDS UPHILL is held at NE30 1JE in Sunderland (Cliffords Fort, North Shields, NE30 1JE).

Tickets for JOHN WRIGHT & HIS SONS – THE MEN WHO MOVED NORTH SHIELDS UPHILL range from £3.41 to £6.13. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.

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JOHN WRIGHT & HIS SONS – THE MEN WHO MOVED NORTH SHIELDS UPHILL

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On Saturday 10 October 2026, the Old Low Light in Sunderland will host a talk by writer and genealogist David Scholey, entitled John Wright & His Sons – The Men Who Moved North Shields Uphill.

The presentation examines the remarkable story of the Wright family, who oversaw the relocation of the entire town of North Shields to higher ground during the nineteenth century.

Drawing upon extensive archival research, Scholey explores both the engineering challenges and the wider social consequences of this ambitious undertaking.

The event begins at 11am, with ticket prices ranging from £3.41 to £6.13.

This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.

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NE30 1JE

Cliffords Fort, North Shields, NE30 1JE

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When is JOHN WRIGHT & HIS SONS – THE MEN WHO MOVED NORTH SHIELDS UPHILL?

JOHN WRIGHT & HIS SONS – THE MEN WHO MOVED NORTH SHIELDS UPHILL takes place on Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 12:00.

Where is JOHN WRIGHT & HIS SONS – THE MEN WHO MOVED NORTH SHIELDS UPHILL taking place?

JOHN WRIGHT & HIS SONS – THE MEN WHO MOVED NORTH SHIELDS UPHILL is held at NE30 1JE in Sunderland (Cliffords Fort, North Shields, NE30 1JE).

How much are tickets for JOHN WRIGHT & HIS SONS – THE MEN WHO MOVED NORTH SHIELDS UPHILL?

Tickets for JOHN WRIGHT & HIS SONS – THE MEN WHO MOVED NORTH SHIELDS UPHILL range from £3.41 to £6.13. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.