Friends of Segedunum talk

Event begins:

11am

Cost:

Free to members | £3 for non-members | Light refreshment included | No booking required

Discover the striking contrasts that shaped old North Shields in this engaging talk. 

Keiran‑Ann Keilty will explore the very different worlds of the Low Town’s hardship and poverty and the High Town’s comfort and privilege, revealing how geography and class defined daily life for generations.

The talk also reflects on the remarkable story of Mary Ann Macham, whose new sculpture now stands in the town. After escaping slavery, Macham found safety and opportunity with a High Town family, an experience that transformed her life and left a lasting legacy in North Shields.

Next talk - Saturday 21 March

Segedunum Fort – How it changed over the years from AD 126 to AD 410 by Nick Hodgson