Victoria House was Martin’s Bank, before being taken over by Barclays in the late 1960s. At this time the premises were shared by a finance and loan company called Battman & Co. The building now serves the community as a funeral home. Brick with ashlar detail. LOCAL LIST

Opened January 1872, following the 1870 Elementary Education Act, which set the framework for schooling of all children aged 5 to 12 in England and Wales. LOCAL LIST

Ryder and Yates, whose architecture can be found in a diverse range of buildings, designed the Tyne Tunnel ventilation shaft. Their designs responding to the particular character of the area in which they are built. The materials used are also indigenous to the location. The inspiration for the shape of the ventilation shaft was the conical chimney pots of Venice.
The Tyne Tunnel is a two-lane toll vehicular tunnel under the River Tyne. Completed in 1967, it connects the town of Jarrow on the south bank of the river with North Shields and Howdon on the north.
The tunnels are vital parts of the Tyne and Wear road network. A second vehicle tunnel was recently completed. LOCAL LIST

On 22nd July 1863 Mrs Jane Palmer laid the foundation stone for the Jarrow Mechanic's Institute. On 29th August 1864 Jarrow Mechanics Institute was opened to the public. In the afternoon there was a grand demonstration and procession of the trade’s union’s friendly societies and other bodies of workmen connected with the town when they marched through the principal streets to the Quay Corner and back to the institute in Ellison Street when it was Declared open by C M Palmer Esq., who presided over the proceedings. Amongst the company present were Sir Walter James Bart, Sir Hedworth Williamson Bart. MP, Robert Gingham MP Rev W.P. Philip rector, Addison Potter Esq., Rev T. White (the first secretary) Mr John Mclntyre, Mr T. C. Marshall and a large number of ladies and gentlemen.
The uncovering of a Marble bust of the chairman, which had been executed by the sculptor Wyon and presented to the institute by Mrs Palmer, has a most interesting event on the programme. Master George Palmer performed the ceremony and the removal of the covering disclosed an excellent likeness of Mr Palmer. On 17th October 1877 the foundation stone of the new South wing of the Mechanics Institute was laid this day by C. M. Palmer MP.
The building’s distinctive clock was a gift from Lady Northbourne, who also gave the Grade II Listed Christ Church to the people of Jarrow.
Once boasting an extensive library and reading rooms, again donated by Palmer, the Mechanic’s Institute went on to become the town’s most popular dance hall.
The building later became known as Jarrow Civic Hall.
Planning permission for a mixed use development was approved in May 2011. LOCAL LIST

ENGLISH CARGO VESSEL, 1824, wrecked south of Sunderland laden with timber.

1784 wreck of British craft which stranded south of Sunderland during a storm; a wooden sailing vessel. "Newcastle, Dec. 11, 1784...Sunday night about 9 o'clock a strong wind sprung up from the east, and about midnight the hurricane was most violent, attended with a very heavy fall of hail and show, which continued with unremitting fury till Tuesday noon, when it began to abate; but that night it blew again very hard, till Wednesday at noon, when the wind became moderate; but the snow continued at intervals till Thursday, when it fell very severe during the whole day, and continues yet at intervals… At sea it has been dreadful beyond description, all along the coast being strewed with wrecks, and vessels on ground, so that from every part we hear of nothing but distress; nor may we ever perhaps be able to get a perfect account of the loss of ships. The following is the best, which can be procured at present…. The under has been sent from intelligencies which may be depended upon...ANN AND MARY, Davidson, south of Sunderland, lost…" {Newcastle Courant}.

ENGLISH BARQUE, 1877, wrecked at South Dock outlet. Master: RL Etherington
Owner: WH Dixon & Co, Sunderland
Built: 1850
Where Built: Sunderland
Construction: 1 deck, part iron bolt
Crew: 9

ENGLISH FISHING VESSEL, 1856, wrecked in South Dock outlet. Struck by heavy sea in high wind conditions. Vessel described as a coble. 1 member of the crew was lost.

ENGLISH SCHOONER, 1852, wrecked at South Dock entrance. "This vessel anchored at 4.30am at half-tide after missing stays, wind conditions ENE veering to N x W, force 7-8, squally with rain. She then proceeded to drag and eventually drove ashore near the south entrance of the docks and became a total wreck. The crew were got on shore by means of ropes, and part of her materials were saved. Her loss was attributed to `a sudden shift of wind" {Larn 1997}. Built: 1792
Master: William Helyer
Crew: 6
Owner: William Swaine, Bridport

Shown on Ordnance Survey third edition of 1919. Built between 1890 and 1919. Presumably a former school building (HER 15224), maybe the head teacher's house? Sandstone rubble with a slate roof and short chimney stack. Ashlar quoins, heads and cills. L-shaped plan form. Prominent gable faces onto Main Street. Original sash windows. A bay window has been added to the south elevation and an extension to the rear. Due for demolition in 2012.