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Name: Michael Mulvaney Arrested for: not given Arrested at: North Shields Police Station Arrested on: 17 August 1904 Tyne and Wear Archives ref: DX1388-1-55-Michael Mulvaney The Shields Daily Gazette for 17 August 1904 reports: ?Michael Mulvaney (63), a tramp of no fixed abode, was charged at North Shields with being drunk in Duke Street, and with begging. The offences were admitted. Prisoner: This is the first time I?ve been here. The Chief Constable: What other courts have you been in? Prisoner: Oh, several. He was fined 2s 6d and costs or seven days imprisonment in each case?. The Shields Daily News for 5 July 1905 reports: "Michael Malvenny (65), tramp, Ireland, for being drunk in Clive Street, was fined 2s 6d and costs. He was mulcted in a further penalty of 2s 6d and costs for begging at the same time and place". The Shields Daily News for 25 September 1905 reports that Michael Mulvenny, tramp, no fixed abode was fined 10s and costs for drunkenness. These images are a selection from an album of photographs of prisoners brought before the North Shields Police Court between 1902 and 1916 in the collection of Tyne & Wear Archives (TWA ref DX1388/1). (Copyright) We're happy for you to share this digital image within the spirit of The Commons. Please cite 'Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums' when reusing. Certain restrictions on high quality reproductions and commercial use of the original physical version apply though; if you're unsure please email archives@twmuseums.org.uk.

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Peter Wallace, arrested for stealing meat

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Name: Peter Wallace Arrested for: not given Arrested at: North Shields Police Station Arrested on: 13 April 1908 Tyne and Wear Archives ref: DX1388-1-125-Peter Wallace The Shields Daily News for 13 April 1908 reports: "THEFT OF MEAT AT NORTH SHIELDS. At North Shields Police Court today, before Ald. J.P. SPencer and Mr Stephen L. Robson, Peter Wallace (33), labourer, Stott's lodging house, was charged with having stolen a piece of meat, value 1s 6d, the property of Edward James Walton, butcher, No.4 New Row, on Saturday. The prosecutor stated that on Saturday night, from what he was told by a girl named Scott, he went outside his shop and saw the prisoner, who had a piece of meat concealed underneath his coat. He asked him why he had taken it and he replied that he was prepared to pay for it. He gave information to the police. Mary Ann Scott said she saw the accused take the meat and informed Mr Walton. An officer deposed to arresting the prisoner in a public house in Middle Street. Accused said he was drunk at the time and did not know what he was doing. In reply to the Chairman, the prisoner said he was a single man and that he was not out of employment. He was very sorry for what he had done. The Chairman said it seemed that the accused was not a confirmed thief but he had committed theft and would have to be punished. He would be fined 10s, including costs." These images are a selection from an album of photographs of prisoners brought before the North Shields Police Court between 1902 and 1916 in the collection of Tyne & Wear Archives (TWA ref DX1388/1). (Copyright) We're happy for you to share this digital image within the spirit of The Commons. Please cite 'Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums' when reusing. Certain restrictions on high quality reproductions and commercial use of the original physical version apply though; if you're unsure please email archives@twmuseums.org.uk.

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William Wade alias Nursay, arrested for stealing money

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Name: William Wade alias Nursay Arrested for: not given Arrested at: North Shields Police Station Arrested on: 21 November 1906 Tyne and Wear Archives ref: DX1388-1-97-William Wade AKA Nursay The Shields Daily News for 28 November 1906 reports: "A BOY SENT TO PRISON AT NORTH SHIELDS. At North Shields Police Court today William Wade, a boy of no address, was charged with having stolen from Elizabeth Hall the sum of 6s 8d on the 16th inst. Prosecutrix, a single woman, who resides in Bland Square, Bell Street, said that on the date in question the defendant came to her house and asked her if she wanted him to go upon any errands for her. She gave him a small sum of money to redeem a shawl which was in pledge and gave him another shawl to pawn. She would have sacrificed the shawl that was already in pledge if it had not been redeemed that day. It was her intention to give the defendant 6d, as she knew he was in poor circumstances and was sorry for him. Further evidence showed that the defendant did not redeem the shawl, but kept the money and pledged the other shawl for 4s 4�d. Chief Constable Huish gave the accused a bad character and said his parents would have nothing to do with him. he was committed for 14 days. " Sadly this wasn't to be Wade's last appearance in court. The Shields Daily News for 3 January 1908 reports: "THEFT OF FISH. William Wade (16) was charged with having stolen two lemon soles, value 1s 6d, the property of Richard Irvin and Sons, from the Richmond Castle, on 3rd inst. P C Spindler said that at 8.45 this morning he was on duty on the Fish Quay, where he saw the accused carrying a pair of lemon soles. He missed him in the crowd but he afterwards saw him in Colley's cocoa rooms and asked him where he got the fish and he replied, "From the mate of the Richmond Castle." Witness confronted him with the mate, who denied having given accused the soles. Witness charged the prisoner, and he pleaded guilty and said he sold the fish to a woman for 1s to get some breakfast, adding that he had had nothing to eat since yesterday morning. This was his fifth appearance and he was committed to prison for 14 days." These images are a selection from an album of photographs of prisoners brought before the North Shields Police Court between 1902 and 1916 in the collection of Tyne & Wear Archives (TWA ref DX1388/1). This set contains mugshots of boys and girls under the age of 21. This reflects the fact that until 1970 that was the legal age of majority in the UK. (Copyright) We're happy for you to share this digital image within the spirit of The Commons. Please cite 'Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums' when reusing. Certain restrictions on high quality reproductions and commercial use of the original physical version apply though; if you're unsure please email archives@twmuseums.org.uk.

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Frank Cunningham

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Name: Frank Cunningham Arrested for: not given Arrested at: North Shields Police Station Arrested on: 2 July 1908 Tyne and Wear Archives ref: DX1388-1-131-Frank Cunningham These images are a selection from an album of photographs of prisoners brought before the North Shields Police Court between 1902 and 1916 in the collection of Tyne & Wear Archives (TWA ref DX1388/1). Copyright) We're happy for you to share this digital image within the spirit of The Commons. Please cite 'Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums' when reusing. Certain restrictions on high quality reproductions and commercial use of the original physical version apply though; if you're unsure please email archives@twmuseums.org.uk.

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Louis Offie, arrested for theft, indecent conduct and assault

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Name: Louis Offie Arrested for: not given Arrested at: North Shields Police Station Arrested on: 13 March 1907 Tyne and Wear Archives ref: DX1388-1-105-Louis Offie The Shields Daily News for 13 March 1907 reports: "COLOURED MAN IN TROUBLE AT NORTH SHIELDS. DISGRACEFUL CONDUCT. At North Shields Police Court today, Louis O. Fie (30), Seychille. a coloured man, was charged with having stolen a stone of flour and a quantity of yeast, valued at 1 s 6d, the property of Peter Spokes, refreshment house keeper, Clive Street, on the 12th ult. Prosecutor said the accused and another man came to his house and had tea, after which they left. When they had gone he missed a quantity of flour and yeast and gave information to the police. E.S. Slater, manager of the Crane House, New Quay, said that last night the prisoner, in company with two other men, came into the bar and asked for a drink. They were drunk and were refused. It was found necessary to eject the prisoner, who was carrying a parcel of flour, which he threw down in a temper when outside. Evidence of the arrest having been given the accused was formally charged and pleaded not guilty. He said the flour was taken by his companion and it was his intention to return it. Prisoner was also charged with indecent conduct in the presence of two young women in Dene Street last night. Evidence having been given, the accused emphatically denied this charge also. There was a third charge against the accused of having indecently assaulted a young girl in Lawson Street. The Chief Constable reduced the charge to one of common assault. Prisoner said he was not guilty. The magistrates found him guilty upon them all and committed him to 7 days for the theft, six weeks on the second charge and six weeks for the assault, one to follow the other. The Chairman (Lieut.-Col. Haswell) conveyed the thanks of the Bench to the two young women and the girl who had given evidence, for the public service they had rendered in coming forward to prosecute in such an unpleasant manner". These images are a selection from an album of photographs of prisoners brought before the North Shields Police Court between 1902 and 1916 in the collection of Tyne & Wear Archives (TWA ref DX1388/1). (Copyright) We're happy for you to share this digital image within the spirit of The Commons. Please cite 'Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums' when reusing. Certain restrictions on high quality reproductions and commercial use of the original physical version apply though; if you're unsure please email archives@twmuseums.org.uk.

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Angelo Reciti, Italian shoemaker, arrested for threatening his wife

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Name: Angelo Reciti Arrested for: not given Arrested at: North Shields Police Station Arrested on: 18 April 1905 Tyne and Wear Archives ref: DX1388-1-69-Angelo Reciti The Shields Daily News for 19 April 1905 reports: "ALLEGE USE OF THREATS AT NORTH SHIELDS. HUSBAND AND WIFE CASE. At North Shields Police Court today, Angelo Reciti (29), residing at 8 Clive Street, was charged on a warrant with unlawfully using threats towards his wife Elizabeth, whereby she fears he will do her some grievous bodily harm, on the 18th inst. Sergt. Geo. Murray spoke to apprehending the accused about a quarter past eleven o'clock last night. In pursuance of a warrant, he proceeded to 64 Elsdon Street and there found the accused concealed under a bed. He got him out and he thereupon became very violent. Witness had to get the assistance of two other police officers to hold him. The wife of the the prisoner had been obliged to leave the town in consequence of his threats towards her. At present she was staying in Jarrow. The accused was remanded until tomorrow to give his wife an opportunity of attending the court". This wasn't the first time that the Magistrates had become involved in Angelo and Elizabeth Reciti's marital disputes. The Shields Daily Gazette for 26 October 1904 reported: "At North Shields to-day Angelo Reciti, Italian shoemaker, was charged with deserting his wife Elizabeth. Mr G.W. Chapman defended. Complainant, who is only 16, said they had been married since March and resided at Camden Terrace. On Saturday last, at defendant's request, she went to visit her mother at Jarrow, and on returning in the evening she found nothing but the four walls. The defendant had removed all her furniture and her clothing. She was a present living at 57 Church Way. By Mr Chapman: She admitted having declined to live with her husband if he removed into Clive Street. Defendant said that five or six weeks ago he went to Manchester in search of employment and when he returned he discovered that his wife had sold off the furniture and gone to live with her mother. He wished to go into Clive Street for convenience in his business, and when he spoke to his wife about removing she declined to go with him. The magistrates granted a judicial separation, the defendant to pay his wife 5s a week. Defendant was also charged with threatening the life of his wife's sister and was bound over to keep the peace for six months". These images are a selection from an album of photographs of prisoners brought before the North Shields Police Court between 1902 and 1916 in the collection of Tyne & Wear Archives (TWA ref DX1388/1). (Copyright) We're happy for you to share this digital image within the spirit of The Commons. Please cite 'Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums' when reusing. Certain restrictions on high quality reproductions and commercial use of the original physical version apply though; if you're unsure please email archives@twmuseums.org.uk.

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George H. Revell, tramp, arrested for being drunk and disorderly

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Name: George H Revell Arrested for: not given Arrested at: North Shields Police Station Arrested on: 10 November 1905 Tyne and Wear Archives ref: DX1388-1-81-George H Revell The Shields Daily News for 10 November 1905 reports: "George H. Revell, tramp, Sheffield, was charged with being drunk and disorderly in Clive Street, and was remanded for eight days, there being a further charge against him of having stolen from the common lodging house, situate at No. 38 Duke Street, an overcoat and a jacket, valued at 7s, the property of Matthew Lazenby, yesterday". The Shields Daily News for 17 November 1905 reports: "George H. Revell (45), tramp, Sheffield, was charged on remand with being drunk and disorderly in Clive Street, and was fined 5s and costs or seven days. He was further charged with stealing, on the same date, from a common lodging house, situate at 31 Duke Street, an overcoat and a jacket, valued at 7s, the property of Matthew Lazenby, or otherwise with receiving the same. The accused pleaded guilty and was committed to prison for 6 weeks". These images are a selection from an album of photographs of prisoners brought before the North Shields Police Court between 1902 and 1916 in the collection of Tyne & Wear Archives (TWA ref DX1388/1). (Copyright) We're happy for you to share this digital image within the spirit of The Commons. Please cite 'Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums' when reusing. Certain restrictions on high quality reproductions and commercial use of the original physical version apply though; if you're unsure please email archives@twmuseums.org.uk.

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