North Shields – the 800-year-old town finally on the up after years of decline North Shields is a town on the up, its regeneration is well underway, and the future is bright for the town. The fishing port town suffered more than most when the region’s key industries – shipbuilding and mining – came crashing down in the late 20th century. Since then, the town had struggled to find its purpose – but now North Shields is on the rise again with the area becoming a hub for culture and opportunity.
