1825-1900 AD., Great Britain, North Shields, brass advertising token, issued by D. Hill and Co.
Great Britain, North Shields, advertising token, issued by D. Hill and Co. of North Shields, ca. 1825-1900 AD.,
Brass Token (34 mm / 7,50 g),
Obv.: HILL & Co- - / WOOLEN / MANUFACTURERS / DRAPERS HOSIERS / TAILORS / SHIPOWNERS / SHIPPERS / OUTFITTERS & C- .
Rev.: NEWCASTLE NORTHSHIELDS & SUNDERLAND / WEST / OF ENGLAND / HOUSE / THE CHEAPEST GOODS / IN ALL / ENGLAND / ESTABLISHED / 1825 .
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North Shields (or locally just Shields) is a town on the north bank of the River Tyne, in the metropolitan borough of North Tyneside, in North East England. It is located eight miles (13 km) east of Newcastle upon Tyne.
Its name derives from Middle English schele meaning 'temporary sheds or huts (used by fishermen)', and still today, the area is synonymous with fishing and other trades associated with seafaring.