Here's North Shields Fish Quay as you've never seen it before, captured in stunning drone film footage.
The two-and-a-half-minute video is the latest produced by Peace Drone, which specialises in cinematic drone videography and photography. Since February last year, the company has covered much of the North East coastline, from Scarborough to Berwick, and stopped off to film at numerous locations in-between.
Dedicated to the "hardworking men and women in the fishing industry", this film paints a serene picture of the usually bustling location at the mouth of the River Tyne. We see spectacular aerial views of the Fish Quay itself, and a single fishing vessel heading out between the river's two piers into the vast expanse of the North Sea.
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Fishermen have been going to sea from North Shields for more than 800 years, and today it's the biggest prawn port in England. At the height of the season, the thriving community welcomes dozens of visiting trawlers, as well as playing host to many local boats.
The current Quay was built in 1870 when the advent of the steam trawler increased fishing fleets, and the need for new facilities to unload catches grew. Originally known as Low Lights, the quay was the original heart of North Shields until development inland brought new streets which form the town centre as it is today.
The rugged, hardworking area is nestled on the eastern edge of North Shields among a number of historic buildings including the Old Low Light, which was once a navigational light for fishermen. The fishing fleet is supported by an industry on land which employs hundreds of people who enable the catch to reach restaurants and outlets. For generations, the Fish Quay been the beating heart of North Shields vibrant maritime and fishing way of life - but it's changing, and these days you can also find a host of trendy bars and eateries down there.
Recently, Peace Drone has kindly shared with ChronicleLive several of its films, including drone videos of St James' Park, the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, and 360-degree footage of Newcastle and Gateshead from 120 metres up. Its latest videos include the broad coastal sweeps of of Scarborough to Berwick and Tynemouth Pier to Blyth Pier, as well as focusing on specific locations such as old and new Newcastle, Durham City, Beadnell Bay, Berwick, Alnmouth, Amble and many more. You can access their content on their website http://peacedrone.co.uk and on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
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