Square named in honour of teenager whose bravery helped shorten Second World War
A town square has been named in honour of a teenager whose heroics retrieving crucial documents at sea helped to shorten the Second World War.
The regenerated centre of North Shields, North Tyneside, has been named after Thomas Brown following a public vote in recognition of his incredible story.
Aged just 15, he was awarded the George Medal while he was a civilian on a warship who somehow become
