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Pub Safe Mystery: Treasure or Nothing Behind 16th Century Wall?
1 Feb
Summary
- A 16th-century pub's cellar wall hides a mysterious safe, locked for decades.
- Speculation ranges from pirate gold to empty space behind the iron door.
- Local locksmiths are appealed to help crack the safe without damaging the wall.
A locked safe, discovered within the cellar wall of the 16th-century Low Lights Tavern in North Shields, has become a source of ongoing intrigue for locals. For years, pub staff and patrons have speculated about the contents behind the cast-iron door, with guesses ranging from historical treasure to the disappointing possibility of emptiness.
Pub manager Lyndsey Guthrie stated that the key to the safe has been lost, and despite attempts, it remains unbreached. The tavern itself dates back to 1657, adding to the historical mystique. Customer Carol Davidson, fascinated by the enigma, has publicly challenged someone to crack the safe, expressing concern that heavy-duty equipment might be needed to access it, potentially damaging the pub's historic brickwork.
Davidson believes the safe may date from the 19th century, not the pub's original construction, and noted no signs of tampering. Despite appeals through local magazines for locksmiths or experts, the safe's secret remains locked away, leaving the community eager for resolution.
