ALT Every home should have one? At auction, a British Rail (North East) enamel station road direction sign for TYNEMOUTH STATION with right facing arrow. Catalogued as suffering from a slight loss of shine. Measures 97.75in x 11.75in. Image: G.W. Railwayana Auctions

ALT Coming to auction, Byron Eric Dawson (1896-1968), "The Black Gate and Castle Keep, Newcastle upon Tyne", a signed watercolour and pencil work. 32 x 41cms. Image: Anderson & Garland Ltd. Newcastle

ALT Coming to auction in a mixed lot of silver school medals are these two relating to Tynemouth/North Shields. One was awarded to Robert Wilson of Eastern Boys School in 1902 and the other to Kate Partis of Western Girls School in 1904. Images: Noonans Mayfair

ALT Coming to auction in a mixed lot of silver school medals are these two relating to Tynemouth/North Shields. One was awarded to Robert Wilson of Eastern Boys School in 1902 and the other to Kate Partis of Western Girls School in 1904. Images: Noonans Mayfair

ALT At auction, two bound Parliamentary reports from 1830 relating to the mines in Northumberland & Durham for the supply of coal into the Port of London and its distribution to consumers. Included is an interesting plan of the relevant coal districts. Images: Hansons Auctioneers

ALT At auction, two bound Parliamentary reports from 1830 relating to the mines in Northumberland & Durham for the supply of coal into the Port of London and its distribution to consumers. Included is an interesting plan of the relevant coal districts. Images: Hansons Auctioneers

ALT At auction, an important Robert Jobling (1841-1923) oil on canvas painting, titled "The Tyne in the Sixties" (Newcastle Quayside). Signed, with title on label verso, along with exhibition labels. 128 x 152.5cms in frame. Image: Anderson & Garland Ltd. Newcastle

ALT At auction, a large signed, oil on canvas by Robert Jobling (1841-1923), catalogued as "Shipping on the Tyne". 92 x 136cms in frame. A one-time foreman painter in a shipyard, in 1899 he devoted himself to painting full time. Image: Anderson & Garland Ltd. Newcastle

ALT At auction, an 1898 catalogue of the short-lived Chapman & Furneaux, Locomotive Engineers, Gateshead. 37 leaves showing photographs of the designs of tank locomotives, with technical summaries and a plan of the works. Images: Gorringes, Lewes

ALT At auction, an 1898 catalogue of the short-lived Chapman & Furneaux, Locomotive Engineers, Gateshead. 37 leaves showing photographs of the designs of tank locomotives, with technical summaries and a plan of the works. Images: Gorringes, Lewes

ALT At auction, a fascinating survivor: a 19th century Pattern Scrap Book for W B Wilkinson of 48 Prudhoe Street, Newcastle. A pioneer in civil engineering, the page below appears to show the "Plan of Cieling for the Dining Room, Kirkley". Image: Chorley's, Gloucestershire

ALT At auction, a fine looking watercolour heightened with white by Thomas Miles Richardson Jnr RWS (1813-1890) of Tynemouth Headland. Signed and dated 1841. 20cm by 32cm. Exhibited at Dean Gallery, Newcastle, 1996. Image: Tennants Auctioneers

ALT At auction, an oil on hessian/ board by Henry Collins (1910-1994) inscribed on the reverse 'Elements of Coastal Scene 1988', showing the Coastguard House and Lights at the Mouth of Tyne. 46 x 63 cm. Image: Roseberys London

ALT Coming to auction, attributed to Henry Redmore (1820-1887), an oil on canvas, "View of Tynemouth". Approx. 12 3/4" x 17 3/4". Born in Kingston upon Hull, Redmore came to specialise in maritime scenes. Image: Claydon Auctioneers Ltd

ALT At auction, a collection of 22 real photo postcards of Northumberland & Newcastle adult & junior schools' football teams, 1909-48; and one of the Tyneside Rovers (Rugby) 1912-13. Included is a scarce photo of 'Boy Wonder Willie Isaacs' of Cramlington. Images: Loddon Auctions Ltd

ALT At auction, a collection of 22 real photo postcards of Northumberland & Newcastle adult & junior schools' football teams, 1909-48; and one of the Tyneside Rovers (Rugby) 1912-13. Included is a scarce photo of 'Boy Wonder Willie Isaacs' of Cramlington. Images: Loddon Auctions Ltd

ALT At auction, a fascinating collection of ephemera & items relating to Anderson & Miller, Hat & Cap Manufacturers, Gateshead, to include a framed card advertising sign, indentures, business documents etc and a photo & sketch of the windmill at Darn Crook. Image: Thomas N. Miller

ALT At auction, a fascinating collection of ephemera & items relating to Anderson & Miller, Hat & Cap Manufacturers, Gateshead, to include a framed card advertising sign, indentures, business documents etc and a photo & sketch of the windmill at Darn Crook. Image: Thomas N. Miller

ALT At auction, a "Northumberland Calendar of Prisoners" broadside, March 1826. Included in those coming to trial at Newcastle was 19 years old Sarah Jennings of North Shields, suspected of robbing William Thurlbeck of a sovereign. Image: Sworders

ALT At auction, another signed and framed pencil drawing by Robert Jobling (1841-1923), inscribed "Sally Port Gate and Shipwrights Tower", Newcastle upon Tyne. 50.5 x 38.5cms in frame. Image: Anderson & Garland Ltd Newcastle

ALT At auction, a signed, framed pencil drawing by Robert Jobling (1841-1923) of the Stephenson's Works, Newcastle, inscribed, "The earliest portion of Stephenson's works externally in the same condition as when the “Rocket” was built there ..." Image: Anderson & Garland Ltd

ALT Coming to auction, a good unsigned framed watercolour catalogued as being in the manner of Edward Richardson (Mid-19th Century British School) & titled "Mouth of the Tyne" on the mount. 58 x 72.5cms in frame. Image: Anderson & Garland Ltd. Newcastle

ALT At auction, a framed watercolour by Edward Richardson (1810-1874) & titled "The Priory, Tynemouth" on the mount. Signed and dated - possibly 1863 or 1867. Edward was the second son of Thomas Miles Richardson (1784–1848). Image: Anderson & Garland Ltd. Newcastle

ALT Coming to auction, an oil on canvas attributed to George Chambers (1803-1840) & titled 'Shipping Off Tynemouth'. 49.5cm x 67cm. Born in Whitby, Chambers specialised in coastal and marine subjects. Image: Duke's, Dorchester

ALT At auction, a rare copy of "Illustrations of bridges executed in stone, iron, timber ...", with up to 95 plates including one of the Newcastle, North Shields and Tynemouth Railway viaduct across Willington Dean. Published by John Weale, 1847. Images: Keys Fine Art Auctioneers

ALT At auction, a rare copy of "Illustrations of bridges executed in stone, iron, timber ...", with up to 95 plates including one of the Newcastle, North Shields and Tynemouth Railway viaduct across Willington Dean. Published by John Weale, 1847. Images: Keys Fine Art Auctioneers