North Shields
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| UK Parliament | North Tyneside |
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| Tynemouth | |
| Metropolitan county | Tyne and Wear |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
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| ID | 568515 |
About North Shields
North Shields is a town on the north bank of the River Tyne in North East England, eight miles north-east of Newcastle upon Tyne. Historically part of Northumberland, its name derives from Middle English schele meaning "temporary sheds or huts used by fishermen".
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... " Fierce regional pride The former singer and bass player with pop behemoth The Police received the civic honour at North Shields historic Exchange 1856 building...
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... Charles Minto, who lived in North Shields from the 1920s, fought for the rights and welfare of hundreds of black people who settled in the town...
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... Mr Sproat said he " drove straight over" from North Shields when he found out it had been felled...
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... " The next song, Dead Boys, which tackles the topic of suicide, is dedicated to " the lads" his hometown in North Shields " who aren t with us anymore"...
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... " David Forbes from North Shields added: " I saw it was coming on the news and the chance to see something as exquisite as this you can t pass that by...
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... North Shields musician Phil Martin made an appearance on stage during one of Fender s sold-out concerts at St James Park...
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Boxer turned black rights pioneer honoured in North Shields
A middleweight boxing champion from Nigeria who became a black rights pioneer will be honoured with a plaque.
Charles Minto, who lived in North Shields from The 1920s, fought for The rights and welfare of hundreds of Black People who settled in The Town .
He was commended by Prime Minister Harold Macmillan as a " pioneer and leading spirit".
A display about him is being held at North Shields Customer First Centre for Black History Month.
David Young of North Shields Heritology Project said Mr Minto's story was one of " determination and resolve".
He Said The Boxer was instrumental in fighting to provide accommodation, community events, job opportunities and Employment Rights for More Than 500 people, including about 300 children, of Caribbean and West African descent who were living in North Shields .
In 1939, Mr Minto pushed The government to support a new hostel for 300 West Indian and African sailors who were stranded in North Shields by The outbreak of war.
The Blue plaque in honour of Mr Minto will be placed on an estate agents' office in Northumberland Place, The Building having formerly been Colonial House - The hostel and community centre he founded.
It was opened in 1942 by then-future Prime Minister Harold Macmillan , Who Said : " We will intend this movement to be a lasting one and that it will spread.
" You are The Pioneers , we recognise it, believe in it and will give all possible assistance, I particularly thank Mr Minto who is The leading spirit. "
In 1949 Mr Minto was awarded An An MBE in The New Year 's Honours list.
Mr Young said after The War Mr Minto continued to confront Employment Discrimination .
" He also organised fundraising and many social events, actively encouraging black children to bring along white friends to these, to draw The two communities closer together, " Mr Young said.
Elected Mayor of North Tyneside Dame Norma Redfearn said it was a " privilege to remember such an important figure in The history of North Tyneside in The 20th Century".
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com
