By The Lido Wall was Kitty McKay’s most ambitious project to date, transforming Globe Gallery into a reimagined Plasticine replica of the long-lost Hawkeys Lane pool in North Shields.

A playful, nostalgic tribute to William Harbutt, the North Shields-born inventor of Plasticine, the installation was created in collaboration with local residents and brought together shared memories and stories of the pool in a vibrant, immersive celebration of community and place. Visitors were invited to come and share their own memories of Hawkeys Lane.

The exhibition was co-curated by Kitty McKay and Globe director Rashida Davison, and was featured on BBC Look North as part of North Shields’ bid for Town of Culture. After closing at Howard Street, the work went on show at the Bridge Gallery in Tynemouth Metro Station.

Opening evening: Thursday 23rd October 2025
Exhibition dates: 24th October – 19th December 2025

Supported by North Shields 800, the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Historic England.