Celebrating town hall's centenary

11-AUG-08

Issued by: Duncan Bennett

The 100th birthday of Wallsend Town Hall is being celebrated with a month-long programme of free events.

To mark the building's centenary, North Tyneside Council and its partners are inviting the public to get involved in a variety of activities.

They run throughout September and feature in a programme guide, which is available from leisure centres, libraries, tourist information centres, community centres and heritage venues in the borough.

The centrepiece of the programme is a Wallsend 100 exhibition in the town hall, which will feature historic picture of the area.

Events include:
 

• historic walking tours around Wallsend

• police and fire service days where people can find out more about the history of these services in Wallsend

• on Friday September 12 at 2pm, the launch of Wallsend Local History Society's DVD about Wallsend

• on Thursday 25 September at 2pm, a tour of the remains of Segedunum focusing on the military and civic administration of Wallsend. Duration 40 minutes. Places are limited to so booking is essential. TEL: 236 9347.

North Tyneside's elected mayor John Harrison said: "We hope lots of people join in the centenary celebrations - there are lots of free activities to enjoy.

"We felt it was important to recognise the history of the town hall at a time when so much is changing in Wallsend.
"Work is underway on a new pool and we're delivering a new bridge at Burn Closes. Other plans include: the multi-million pound restoration of Wallsend Parks; rejuvenating the adjacent river corridor, including providing a multiversity; a revitalised retail centre and an improved pedestrian environment."

If you would like any further information on the Wallsend 100 Centenary Events contact (0191) 643 7413.