Joseph Mason Moore - Blue Plaques

Please note: The location displayed on the map is approximate.

Information about the plaque

Joseph Mason Moore (1831 to 1911) has been honoured with a commemorative blue plaque in recognition of his accomplishments in South Shields.

He served as a member of South Shields Council from 1862 to 1871, including Mayor of South Shields (1870 to 1871). He then held the post of Town Clerk for 27 years.

As Town Clerk, Moore oversaw major development of the town during its period of rapid expansion, including the development of schools.

He funded Harton Village School and was instrumental in the establishment of the Boys High School, privately funding several scholarships.

He was a trustee of the Marine School for many years. In his retirement he became President of South Shields Arts Club, Choral and Orchestral Society.

In 1881, Moore was President of the Northern Union of Mechanics Institutes, he was Secretary of South Shields Chamber of Commerce from 1860 and he served continuously as Vice-President of the new public library from 1873.

He was a magistrate for over 30 years as well as serving as church warden at St Peter's in Harton Village for 44 years.

The commemorative Blue Plaque was unveiled at his former home Harton Hall, in Harton Village, by the Mayor of South Tyneside, Councillor Fay Cunningham, alongside the Mayoress, Stella Matthewson.