Name: William Shaw Arrested for: Frequenting Arrested at: North Shields Police Station Arrested on: 15 August 1904 Tyne and Wear Archives ref: DX1388-1-55-William Shaw The Shields Daily Gazette for 8 August 1904 reports: "REMANDED FOR INQUIRIES At North Shields, George Williams (32), a pugilist, of Newcastle, and William Shaw (45), a cabinet maker, Newcastle, were charged with frequenting the Electric Tram Cars between North Shields and Whitley for the purpose of committing a felony on Sunday night. Mr G.W. Chapman defended. The magistrates remanded the accused for eight days for enquiries to be made". You can see a mugshot of Shaw's accomplice here www.flickr.com/photos/twm_news/18153140791/. 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 [email protected].
