Shipbuilder: Charles Rennoldson & Co, South Shields
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Above map, dated 1920, is copyright of Ordnance Survey
The above photo by Amy C Flagg shows the offices of Charles Rennoldson yard sometime after its closure in 1930. The Carillion Bell tower is at the centre of the photo and the boundary wall running diagonally across the centre of the photo marks the lane down to Readhead's Landing. The JP Rennoldson yard was on the near side of this lane. This Readhead's Landing should not be confused with lane next to the site of the Readhead's shipyard on Commercial Road which is a later naming. This landing is named after the original Readhead and Readhead Softley yard on Pilot Street. Above the offices can be seen the Pilot Office which was on Green's Place and this row of houses still exists.
The above photo, also taken by Amy C Flagg, shows the reverse view, from the offices, down to the riverside and across to North Shields. The High Light (leading light) can be seen on the upper right of the photo.
The above photo is courtesy of Google and shows the yard as it is today (2022). "A" is the location of the Pilot Office, now a private residence. "B" is the remains of the Carillion Bell tower building, with the tower now demolished. And "C" is the likely location of Amy C Flagg when she took the first of her photos. The red line marks the approximate route of the lane down to Readhead's Landing.
The above photo, again courtesy of Google, shows the remains of the Carillion Bell tower building as in 2008. The base of the tower can still be seen on the left of the building. In front is an entrance to the yard and the lane down to the landing would be on the extreme left.
The above photo, dated 1947 and courtesy of Britain from Above, shows the Carillion Tower building in the centre of the photo. The main part of the yard would have been in the open space above (to the east of) this building. The yard boundary would be near the oil storage tanks, constructed by Anglo American Oil Co (which became Esso) and later passed to Velva Liquids. This area is now a combination of the UK Docks company and private housing. Under construction |
