Two new exhibitions at the Beacon Centre are shining a light on North Shields as part of the town's year-long 800th anniversary programme. br "North Shields Voices" presents six months of oral history with striking photographic portraits, and "Gannin' Shoppin' in Shields" traces the story of shopping from the 20th century to today. North Shields 800 brings a packed calendar of community events, exhibitions and cultural projects, culminating in a grand finale parade.