Date: 11/02/2014

The restoration of the Grade II-listed timber structure on the River Tyne is due to begin in April. Dunston Staithes received a Heritage Lottery Fund grant of almost £420,000 in December. It is also hoped that it will be open to the public for the first time.

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'Gateshead icon' to open to public?

BBC News

Restoration of a Grade-II listed "Gateshead icon" on the River Tyne is due to be begin which could leave it open to the public.