Hi All, I am researching our family starting with James Gibson (1779-1840), butcher (Tyne & Clive Streets) farmer ay Brock Farm, which he rented from the Duke of Northumberland. He was also a shipowner from 1829 and his sons Joseph and James and carried on with the family businesses and Thomas the 3rd son became a full time artist. I now know that Brock House in Albion Street made way for the Memorial Church and a grandson Joseph Gibson (1836-1874), butcher, farmer at "Chirton Ridge" and ship owner was a councillor for North Shields and died in 1874 but I can find no mention of his death. Can anyone guide me where to ask for help about the history of Brock House and Farm as well as information on the council activities and history of 1867 to 1874? Which institution will be best to contract for this type of local history research? Regards, Albie Gibson South Africa

Hi Albie I am sure you will get all of the information you need at North Tyneside Local Studies, which is situated within the Customer First Centre in Northumberland Square, North Shields  (Library) You can contact them on discover@northtyneside.gov.uk I know this area well being brought up there, but don't know much of the history other than its name Brock Farm, I used to attend Memorial Methodist Church as a child.  It is now a children's activity centre. If I can help in any way just let me know. Margery ________________________________    Please quote the minimum necessary to put your reply on context. Please introduce yourself at the top of every post. The NORTHUMBRIA FAQ page is located at http://www.bpears.org.uk/NorthumbriaFAQ/ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NORTHUMBRIA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message