Shiremoor
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Shiremoor is a large village
in the Metropolitian Borough of North Tyneside
. It is located approximately 3.5 miles (5.6 km) inland of Whitley Bay
and approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) north of The Tyne Tunnel
. A mile or so north of Shiremoor, the extensive built-up areas of North Tyneside change abruptly into green belt
stretching north into south east Northumberland
. It has a population of 4,782.
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 2000's 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.
The "treat field" was originally located along Algenon Drive. However, due to new developments being built it was relocated in the early Naughties 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 along side 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.
There is also a One to One Centre located in the old Doctors building, on Brenkley Avenue. They offer Sexual Health services to the local community.
There is one dentist in shiremoor, located on Park Avenue, near the Metro station.
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
.
Cobalt Business Park is located between Shiremoor and West Allotment
. Within the business park there are numerous different businesses including the North Tyneside Council headquarters, an Orange Call Centre and the Village Hotel.
Village
A village is a clustered human settlement or community, larger than a hamlet with the population ranging from a few hundred to a few thousand , Though often located in rural areas, the term urban village is also applied to certain urban neighbourhoods, such as the West Village in Manhattan, New...
in the Metropolitian Borough of North Tyneside
North Tyneside
The Metropolitan Borough of North Tyneside is a metropolitan borough of Tyne and Wear, in North East England and is part of the Tyneside conurbation. Its seat is Wallsend Town Hall....
. It is located approximately 3.5 miles (5.6 km) inland of Whitley Bay
Whitley Bay
Whitley Bay is a town in North Tyneside, in Tyne and Wear, England. It is on the North Sea coast and has a fine stretch of golden sandy beach forming a bay stretching from St. Mary's Island in the north to Cullercoats in the south...
and approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) north of The Tyne Tunnel
Tyne Tunnel
The Tyne Tunnel is a the name given to two two-lane toll vehicular tunnels under the River Tyne in North East England. Completed in 1967 and 2011 respectively, they connect the town of Jarrow on the south bank of the river with North Shields and Howdon on the north...
. A mile or so north of Shiremoor, the extensive built-up areas of North Tyneside change abruptly into green belt
Green Belt (UK)
In United Kingdom town planning, the green belt is a policy for controlling urban growth. The idea is for a ring of countryside where urbanisation will be resisted for the foreseeable future, maintaining an area where agriculture, forestry and outdoor leisure can be expected to prevail...
stretching north into south east Northumberland
Northumberland
Northumberland is the northernmost ceremonial county and a unitary district in North East England. For Eurostat purposes Northumberland is a NUTS 3 region and is one of three boroughs or unitary districts that comprise the "Northumberland and Tyne and Wear" NUTS 2 region...
. It has a population of 4,782.
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 2000's a new area was built Known as Northumberland Park
Northumberland Park, Tyne and Wear
Northumberland Park is a newly built village in the Metropolitian Borough of North Tyneside. Although built as an individual settlement along the A19 corridor, it is often now referred to as being part of Shiremoor....
. Although built as a separate village, estate agents refer to it as being a part of Shiremoor.
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 Naughties 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 along side 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.
Health Care
There is a Resource Centre in on Earsdon Road which comprises a Doctors Surgery, Pharmacy and a Library. The doctors houses 3 practises.There is also a One to One Centre located in the old Doctors building, on Brenkley Avenue. They offer Sexual Health services to the local community.
There is one dentist in shiremoor, located on Park Avenue, near the Metro station.
New Developments
In recent years Shiremoor has been subjected to substantial residential development alongside the A19 corridor. The new Northumberland ParkNorthumberland Park, Tyne and Wear
Northumberland Park is a newly built village in the Metropolitian Borough of North Tyneside. Although built as an individual settlement along the A19 corridor, it is often now referred to as being part of Shiremoor....
Metro Station is the centre of a new residential area between Shiremoor, Backworth
Backworth
Backworth is a village in the metropolitan borough of North Tyneside in the county of Tyne and Wear, England, about west of Whitley Bay on the north east coast. It lies northeast of Newcastle and north northwest of Sunderland...
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
Earsdon
Earsdon is a historical village in the borough of North Tyneside in the county of Tyne and Wear, England. It sits on the border of Northumberland to which is was historically part of, and is approximately two miles from Whitley Bay....
.
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 is located between Shiremoor and West Allotment
West Allotment, Tyne and Wear
West Allotment is a village in the Metropolitian Borough of North Tyneside. It is located approximately inland of Whitley Bay and approximately north of The Tyne Tunnel. A mile or so north of West Allotment, the extensive built-up areas of North Tyneside change abruptly into green belt stretching...
. Within the business park there are numerous different businesses including the North Tyneside Council headquarters, an Orange Call Centre and the Village Hotel.