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The Customs House.
A more illusrtative style painting to capture the many details and character of this historic building.
 
The Customs House was formerly a customs post, built in the 1860’s for commercial shipping, just before South Shields was declared an independent port and at a time when the River Tyne was a thriving centre of trade and activity.
 
After the decline of the shipping industry, the building fell into disrepair and was derelict during the 1960’s and 1970’s. In the 1990’s, Tyne and Wear Development Corporation funded capital development of The Customs House, turning it into an Arts and Entertainment Centre for the people of South Tyneside and beyond. This was done by refurbishing the original building and adding a new purpose built theatre.
 
The Grade II listed building opened its doors in November 1994, providing South Shields with its first theatre and cinema in twelve years. (source)
 

The Customs House.

£30.00Price
Quantity

  • The work will be printed on;

    Epson Semi Gloss paper, chosen for its photographic aesthetics, vibrant colour reproduction, high contrast and robust feel. Its semi gloss, flat surface lends the artwork a photographic feel, combined with the subtle painterly feel of a Giclée fine art print.

    PAPER TONE -Bright White

    TEXTURE - Extra Smooth

    FINISH - Semi Gloss

     

    Sizing

     

    Paper mm inches
    A1 594 x 841 mm 23.4 x 33.1 inches
    A2 420 x 594 mm 16.5 x 23.4 inches
    A3 297 x 420 mm 11.7 x 16.5 inches
    A4 210 x 297 mm 8.3 x 11.7 inches

  • As I have grown over the years, the appreciation I feel for my home town South Shields has increased immensely. I think when we become familiar with our environments, and adapt to a routine we miss the beauty in front of us. From the days coalminers descended down the pits to technological advances allowing us to work from home, there are generations of memories and stories here. Births, laughter, tears, mistakes, loss, hope, fear, triumphs flow through this wonderful community and in honour of this place I call home I am undertaking a project to pay tribute to South Shields with the hopes that others that were born in, live in, or have memories of this town share their stories and encourage us all to take pause, and look up at the beauty that surrounds us.

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