North Shields Est. 1225 Sweatshirt Unisex

Our sweatshirts are made to order, so finding your perfect fit is important - check our size guide to make sure your Norsh piece fits just right.

North Shields is where we came back to our roots. Our grandparents and great-grandparents called the town home, and after growing up along the coast in Whitley Bay, it felt right that we’d come back to Shields to raise our own families. It’s our happy place, our home and, fittingly, where Norsh began.

The official North Shields story goes back to 1225, when fishermen’s huts known as ‘shielings’ were built around the mouth of the Pow Burn to supply nearby Tynemouth Priory with fish. Those little huts gave North Shields its name, and the settlement grew into a busy fishing and trading port along the Tyne - despite Newcastle spending a fair few centuries trying to stop it.

Crafted from a cotton-rich blend with a brushed fleece interior, this sweatshirt delivers warmth and softness that lasts. The classic crew neck and relaxed fit make it perfect for layering or wearing on its own - ideal for a wander along the Fish Quay, a pint by the river or whatever else a weekend in Shields brings.

Each sweatshirt features intricate embroidered detailing, proudly displaying “North Shields Est. 1225” - a nod to nearly 800 years of history and the place that inspired the Norsh brand.

Details

• Unisex fit – relaxed and true to size
• 80% cotton / 20% polyester – soft, durable and easy to care for
• Brushed fleece inner – adds warmth and comfort
• Ribbed cuffs, hem & neckline – helps maintain its shape
• Embroidered “North Shields Est. 1225” design in Oatmeal thread
• Designed in North Shields, England

Why you’ll love it

It’s a little bit of North Shields you can wear. For the locals, the ones who’ve moved away, the Fish Quay regulars and anyone who knows there’s nowt quite like being back home by the Tyne. For us, it’s where generations of our family lived, where we came back to raise the next ones, and where Norsh began.