THE FORMER MERCANTILE MARINE OFFICES - South Shields - List Entry

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"1863-64. T M Clemence architect and borough surveyor. 1878 addition at rear. J H Morton architect. White bricks and ashlar. Two storeys, 3 bays square. An imposing public building in the Renaissance style.....The coats of arms in the pediment are by Thos William Rowe, sculptor. This was originally the Customs House built just before South Shields was declared a separate customs port in 1865. The addition of 1878 was built to house the offices of the local Marine Board...."
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Link: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1232273
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