Joseph Stuart
Special Constabulary Inspector Joseph Stuart was 51 years old at the time and was one of 4 Special Constabulary Inspectors in the Tynemouth Borough Area.
Inspector Stuart was first at the scene at Wilkinson's with Special Constable Matthew Layzell.
Inspector Stuart kept a diary throughout the war years. This is his succinct entry for that evening:
Bomber got OK on shelter in North Shields.
Many killed and worked all night through to rescue people.
photos courtesy of Mrs Gwyneth Johnson daughter
of Inspector J.W. Stuart