What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: William Shield (1748-1829) Born in Swalwell and lived near here in his early years. Violinist, violist and composer of operas and other stage works. Appointed Master of the King's Music in 1817. Reputed composer of Auld Land Syne. Recorded plaque organisation: Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council.
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- JThomas, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- David Dixon, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Brian Abbott, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Oliver Dixon, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- David Robinson, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Les Hull, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Anthony Foster, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Bill Henderson, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Graham Robson, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mike Quinn, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Robert Graham, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
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