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Pen Bal

@PenBalMedia

Hidden Histories of Tyneside. News & Opinion. Gifts & Art

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Joined June 2013
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🥃 BLACK MIDDENS RUM 🥃 is now available!! You can own a bottle from the first batch here: blackmiddensrum.com
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NEW North Shields Fish Quay designs in Penbal Treasures! You can buy from the links below 👇
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penbal.uk/product/north-shie… penbal.uk/product/richard-ir… penbal.uk/product/richard-ir… penbal.uk/product/north-shie…
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Crossing the Tyne Early Morning 🌅
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Here's a transcript of my talk at South Shields Museum penbal.uk/caer-urfa-a-closer… I examine the turbulent politics and figures that shaped the region, and the mysterious ancient names for the place: Arbeia and Caer Urfa.
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Open-top bus ride along Tynemouth seafront 🌊
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PenBal was credited for research in the writing of this excellent novel. Thanks @MatthewHarffy
Matthew Harffy (@MatthewHarffy) profile pictureMatthew Harffy@MatthewHarffyAug 19
#Patreon supporters, there's a new and extensive August update here: patreon.com/MatthewHarffy/po… #author #writerslife #writingcommunity #amwriting #writer #writing #authors #booklover #bookworm
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This talk next month is sold out, but you can join the waiting list in case of cancellations 👉 ticketsource.com/events-sout…
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NEW NORTH AND SOUTH TYNESIDE CRIME AND DATA MAP: penbal.uk/new-north-and-sout… This wide-ranging community resource shows: 🚨 Planning applications 🚨 Bus data 🚨 Roadworks 🚨 Services: parking, toilets, etc 🚨 Food hygiene ratings 🚨 Properties for sale and sold: soon to be added
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Caer Urfa: A Look at Anglo-Saxon South Shields A Talk with Luan Hanratty Wednesday 2 September, from 2pm Book your free space northeastmuseums.org.uk/sout…
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How did Arbeia maintain its significance in the area following the departure of the Romans in the early fifth century? Luan will explore the Early Medieval context of the fort alongside the politics and figures that shaped the region in this turbulent and fascinating period.
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In addition, he will examine possible meanings of the site's two ancient names: 'Arbeia' and 'Caer Urfa', names which continue to puzzle historians today.
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Another FREE midweek event - 'Talk in Terns' is introduced by Anne Morrell, @marktavender & @noredindian - FREE [but limited tickets] to connect, listen, & enjoy the stories and lives of neighbours, artists, historians, or anyone with a story to tell terns.co.uk
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Historian to delve into the Early Medieval period of South Shields shieldsgazette.com/news/hist…
Historian to delve into the Early Medieval period of South Shields

Historian to delve into the Early Medieval period of South Shields

A local historian is taking a look into Anglo-Saxon South Shields.

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4 stunning hand made tea towels by Victoria Print Studio new in PenBal Treasures
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Northumberland Fusiliers T-Shirt Tyneside Irish Brigade T-Shirt Tyneside Scottish Brigade T-Shirt Durham Light Infantry T-Shirt NEW in PenBal Treasures
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Back at Tynemouth Market this weekend! @ThemarketTynem1
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Back at Tynemouth Market this weekend! Come and have a taste of the best rum in the region 🥃 @ThemarketTynem1
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