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214

Parish of Tynemouth Township of North Shields
Sheet 26

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Laing’s Dock Laing’s Dock Mr Morrison about 3 chains A dry Dock where ships are built
Laing’s Dock Mr Fawcus South of the and repaired the sides are
Laing’s Dock Mr J. Harrison Bull Ring of masonry the floor is woo
and is surrounded by an extensive
yard in which ships are built
Floating Dock Floating Dock Mr Morrison about 650 links A dock built of wood which
Floating Dock Mr. Fawcus South by E of the floats on the River it is
Floating Dock Mr. J. Harrison Bull Ring Moored to the shore by strong
chains The property of Messrs
Morrison & Fawcus Ship builders
The Dock Inn Dock Inn Sign Board on the south A good Inn with office buildings
PH side of the attached Occupied by Mr Peter
Dock Inn Mr. P. Gallan Bull Ring Gallan
PH
Dock Inn Mr J. Harrison
PH Engineer
Wm Henderson C.a.

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