Shiremoor
| Shiremoor | |
| Northumberland | |
|---|---|
 Shiremoor | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | NZ317714 |
| Location: | 55°2’12"N, 1°30’17"W |
| Data | |
| Population: | 4,782 |
| Post town: | Newcastle Upon Tyne |
| Postcode: | NE27 |
| Dialling code: | 0191 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | North Tyneside |
| Parliamentary constituency: |
North Tyneside |
Shiremoor (originally called Tynemouthshire Moor) is a large village in southern Northumberland, about three and a half miles inland of Whitley Bay and three miles north of the Tyne Tunnel.
A mile or so north of Shiremoor, the extensive built-up areas of the Tyneside towns change abruptly into Green Belt stretching north into south east Northumberland. It had a recorded population of 4,782 in 2001.
Shiremoor is not historically a centre of population but many housing estates were built there in the 20th and 21st centuries. Shiremoor was first built as a colliery village to accommodate the miners of the local pits.
Shiremoor comprises numerous estates. They include the oldest two estates of Bertram Grange and Old Shiremoor. As well as Park Estate, Leeches Estate, and Shiremoor. In the early 2000s a new area was built known as Northumberland Park. Although built as a separate village, estate agents refer to it as being a part of Shiremoor.
History
The original name, Tynemouthshire Moor, refers to the common of the manor of Tynemouth. The area grew as a result of the coal industry, developed to house miners from the local pits.[1] As the coal industry in the area declined, Shiremoor became a commuter area and more recently serves as a commercial centre.[2] Shiremoor colliery was linked to the North Eastern Railway by the Blyth and Tyne Railway.
Shiremoor & District Children's Treat
Every year the local people hold a "treat" for the children of Shiremoor and surrounding villages. This tradition dates back to 1907 and has been held every year since. It was started by a group of men from the local pit and today is ran by a committee of local people.
The "treat field" was originally located along Algenon Drive. However, due to new developments being built it was relocated in the early 21st century to Earsdon road, near the Grey Horse pub.
The Treat itself comprises many different events that the local schools take part in. There is an art competition, a dance display, many sports competitions, including football, netball and hockey. There is always a tea tent ran by the locals. Today there is a fun fair held alongside the Treat.
Each year the children of the local schools receive a free "Treat Ticket". The ticket gets them an ice cream and a souvenir.
The local schools meet outside their school and "march" to the treat. This is usually led by a band, and the school banner. Many local people join in the march as it is seen as very much a local tradition.
New Developments
In recent years Shiremoor has been subjected to substantial residential development alongside the A19 corridor. The new Northumberland Park Metro Station is the centre of a new residential area between Shiremoor, Backworth and West Allotment.
Currently there is extensive work being carried out on a new residential area, Earsdon View, alongside the A19 corridor. Between Shiremoor and Earsdon.
Economy
Two major retail outlets employ local residents; Sainsbury's and Boundary Mill. There are also a number of smaller 'local shops these include a chip shop, Chinese takeaway, Post Office, a Spar and numerous family owned corner shops. Other businesses include a regional car sales outlet and a national car hire company. Small businesses include cafe, private nursery, florists, pharmacies and hairdressers.
Cobalt Business Park, the largest office park in the United Kingdom,[3] is located between Shiremoor and West Allotment.
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