Above: Main technical offices. Photo is copyright of South Tyneside Council

Above: The private bridge over Temple Town, linking the commercial offices to the yard. Photo is courtesy of Kevin Blair

Above: The commercial offices to the yard. Photo is courtesy of John Bage

Above: Readhead's Engine Works. Photo is courtesy of John Bage

Above advert is courtesy of Kevin Blair

Above advert, dated 1960, is courtesy of Kevin Blair

Above advert is courtesy of Kevin Blair

Above advert is courtesy of John Bage