In 1884 the construction of the park offered a labour relief scheme for 200 men over several months. The men were employed in levelling the ballast hills.
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Matthew Hall, Borough Engineer and Surveyor designed the new North Marine Park, work began in 1883.
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Photos:
South Tyneside Libraries
Terry Ford