On the north east coast of England, in Northumberland is the port of Blyth, situated around thirteen miles north-east of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. The town and its surrounding lands were the property of the Radcliffe family, the Earls of Derwentwater, until 1715 when the third and final Earl was one of the peers executed after the Jacobite uprising and the property and its lands confiscated. Mathew White bought it in 1723 with his brother-in-law Richard Ridley before buying nearby Blagdon. The port of Blyth dates from the 12th century but development of the modern town did not start until a quay was erected for the shipment of coal during the 18th century when there were also saltpans producing more than one thousand tons of salt per year. The port prospered and a harbour and dock were formed. In 1855, 250,000 tons of coal were being exported which by 1900, had risen to 3 million. Shipbuilding did not become a major industry for Blyth until early in the 20th century when it grew to become one of the largest shipbuilding yards on the north-east coast building numerous ships for the Admiralty during both First and Second World Wars. The shipyards closed in 1967 leaving Blyth to concentrate on its fishing industry which further aided its development.
Care Home
Chasedale Care Home
South Bebside Care Home
South Quay Care Home
Classes
Dance - Timestep Dance Studios
Yoga - Anne Wilkinson
Council
Dentist
Doctor
Blyth Community Hospital & Health Centre
Station Medical Group
Estate Agent
Alderson Dodds
Halifax Property Services
Reeds Rains Estate Agents
Rickard W & Son
Golf Club
Market
Pub and Bar
Black Diamond
Blyth and Tyne
Flying Horse
Golden Eagle
Kings Arms
Oddfellows Arms
Seahorse
Steamboat Inn
The Quay
Three Horseshoes
Waterloo
Willow Tree
Solicitor
Alderson Dodds
D W Carr & Co
Yarwood & Stubley
Taxi
A B C
Diamond Private Hire
Elite Private Hire
Phoneix Taxis
Union Taxis
Theatre
Sports Clubs
Royal Northumberland Yacht Club (Sailing)
Shops
Frameworks
Superdrug
Specsavers
Places to Stay near Blyth
Waterford Arms (3.28 miles)
The Swan (3.66 miles)
The Swan at Choppington is a quality assessed 3 star Inn offering great food, excellent service and comfortable en suite accommodation from a family with over 35 years experience in ... More
The Captains Lodge (4.18 miles)
Black Diamond Inn (4.62 miles)
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This bar, restaurant and hotel is converted from an old dairy and is located just outside the centre of Ashington. Food is served all day ... More
Innkeepers Lodge (5.15 miles)
Premier Inn Ashington (5.31 miles)
Premier Inn Newcastle Cramlington (5.31 miles)
The Cara Guesthouse (5.83 miles)
Marlborough Hotel (6.09 miles)
Overlooking the broad sweep of Whitley Bay's golden sands, this family guest accommodation hotel forms part of an Edwardian terrace. Here, you will find a wide selection of en suite accommodation, with ... More
York House Hotel (6.11 miles)
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