About R.A Jackson & Son Estate agents, surveyors and valuers, in North Shields since 1830. Rentals, property for sale and valuations
80
Years
Established 1830
1830 Stephenson's Rocket inaugurated at the official opening of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway on 15 September speed 12 miles per hour.
George Stephenson was born at Wylam,
The Rocket is now in the Science Museum, London,
R.A Jackson & Son are still in North Shields
Cuthbert Collingwood was born and bred on the banks of the river Tyne.
After being educated at Newcastle Royal Grammar School, he joined the Navy in 1761 - he was just 12 years old.
He first sailed from the Tyne & later fought alongside Nelson at the battle of Trafalgar. His statue in Tynemouth was errected in 1845 just 15 years after the establishment of
R.A Jackson & Son
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(c) R A Jackson & Son, 18 Northumberland Square, North Shields, NE30 1PX.
Established in 1830 R.A Jackson & Son Estate Agents, have been serving the community in North Shields for 180 years. During that time we have built a sound reputation for offering a first class personal service.
Below, a few other notable events which took place at about the same time as the establishment of
R.A Jackson & Son
1828 The North Shields Ferry Company obtained a charter to operate the ferry service between North and South Shields that exists to this day.
The Shields Ferry and
R.A Jackson & Son, continue to provide a vital and personal service to the people of North Shields as they have done for the past 180 years
Northumberland born Earl Grey became Prime Minister of England in 1830 at the same time as R.A Jackson & Son was being formed.
Grey's Monument in Newcastle was erected in 1838. Underneath lies buried a Victorian Glass time capsule containing the original plans for the monument plus some gold, silver coins and medals given by Lord Mayor of the time, John Fenwick.
The wooden Dolly picture above was taken in 1895, the original wooden dolly which stood on the fish quay in 1830 at the time of the foundation of
R.A Jackson & Son
was only a ships figurehead.
The full fish wife statue did not appear until late in the 19th century when the original had been destroyed.
Mariners removed chunks to carry with them to sea as good luck charms.
Peter R Jackson FRICS - R A Storey BSc.MRICS
Chartered Surveyors - Estate Agents - Valuers
Whether buying or selling, we offer a range of services to suit everyone.
The offices of R.A Jackson & Son
0191 2571253 - Fax: 0191 258 0795
