Keith Armstrong

Performance by poet Dr Keith Armstrong of the atmospheric narrative poem describing the state of South Shields in 1852 written by former Shields gazette Editor William Brockie (1811-1890), together with a short selection of other poetry by Brockie.

Keith's rendition will be accompanied by sea shanties performed by South Shields folk heroes 'The Ancient Mariners'.

All advance bookings will receive a Hookey Walker souvenir broadsheet at the performance.