Whitburn Pond

Whitburn Pond was very important to the village life, providing a source of water for everyone. Wells were dug on Wellands Lane (hence the name) to ensure that it was always kept full.

It is today sufficiently  filled naturally by Boldon Flats and Cleadon Hills. In days gone by, the pond was also used to wash coaches as well.


 The white building in the picture was once stables.

In 1824, the first village school was built near the pond, later to become the infant school in around 1852. During wet weather , the pond would overflow and the school would become flooded.

In 2005, South Tyneside Council carried out a refurbishment of the pond. On the opposite side of the road , flower beds have been created giving a combined gateway into the heart of Whitburn from Cleadon.


Rain, rain, go away......

On 6th Sept 2008, after 48 hours of continuous rain I took this photograph of the pond overflowing.On the left of the picture you can see the railings submerged in the pond. Its easier to see when you look at the photograph above and compare.

If you have or know anyone who has some photographs of the pond, old or new I would love to hear from them.