Newcastle upon Tyne

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Discover your local listed buildings and places

Introducing some of Newcastle upon Tyne's most historic sites, included in the National Heritage List for England. Some of these captions have been summarised by AI. Click through for the official List entry.

An image of Tyne Bridge (also known as New Tyne Bridge)

Tyne Bridge (also known as New Tyne Bridge)

Newcastle upon Tyne

Single-span steel arch road bridge, 1925-28 to designs by engineers Mott, Hay and Anderson; abutment towers to designs by R Burns Dick.

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Bessie Surtees House and Milbank House

Newcastle upon Tyne

Bessie Surtees House, renowned for its 16th- and 17th-century origins, is famous for Bessie Surtees' elopement with the future Lord Eldon, Chancellor of England.

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Jesmond Dene, Armstrong and Heaton Parks

Newcastle upon Tyne

Jesmond Dene and Armstrong Parks, developed in the 19th century by Sir William Armstrong, offer picturesque landscapes and historic features such as mills and bridges, enhancing Newcastle's...

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The Keelmen's Hospital

Newcastle upon Tyne

The Keelmen's Hospital, built in 1701, served as almshouses for impoverished keelmen and their widows. It features a central tower with a dome and historical commemorative details.

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United Automobile Services Ltd Bus Depot

Newcastle upon Tyne

Bus depot, 1930 for United Automobile Services, to designs of Marshall & Tweedy of Newcastle upon Tyne and London; roof structure by A & J Main & Co Ltd of Glasgow & London.

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The Black Gate

Newcastle upon Tyne

The Black Gate, a mid-13th-century castle gatehouse in Newcastle, features historical alterations and restorations. It currently serves as a museum and private library.

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Banqueting House with added gatehouse and other extensions

Newcastle upon Tyne

Banqueting House 1860-62 to the designs of John Dobson for Sir William (later Lord) Armstrong, extended to provide a gatehouse, reception hall and display room in 1869/70 by Richard Norman...

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Emerson Chambers

Newcastle upon Tyne

Emerson Chambers in Newcastle Upon Tyne features Art Nouveau/Baroque design with ornate copper domes, designed circa 1903 by Simpson, Lawson, and Rayne.

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Central Railway Station; passenger buildings and train sh…

Newcastle upon Tyne

Railway station. 1845-50 by John Dobson for the York, Newcastle and Berwick Railway Company; portico 1860 by Prosser for North Eastern Railway Company; extended c.1890 by W. Bell.

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Salvation Army Men's Palace

Newcastle upon Tyne

Men's Social Services Centre for the Salvation Army, by Gordon Ryder & Peter Yates, 1974. Blue brindle brick with steel windows. Read the official list entry to find out more.

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La Sagesse School, Jesmond Towers

Newcastle upon Tyne

La Sagesse School, Jesmond Towers is a Gothic-style former 19th-century house expanded by notable architects Dobson, Oliver, and Spence.

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Grainger Market

Newcastle upon Tyne

Grainger Market, built in 1835 by John Dobson for Richard Grainger, features cast iron and plaster elements. It replaced the 1808 'Butcher Market' for Grey Street development.

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32, Close

Newcastle upon Tyne

32, Close in Newcastle upon Tyne is a historic building from the 15th century, now a public house and restaurant, featuring timber-framed upper floors and a pantiled roof.

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MEA House

Newcastle upon Tyne

Office building constructed to house multiple voluntary organisations together in a single building, 1972-4, by Ryder & Yates.

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Leazes Park

Newcastle upon Tyne

Leazes Park, Newcastle's first purpose-built public park, opened in 1873. Designed by John Laing, it features a lake, wooded walks, and sports areas.

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South African War Memorial

Newcastle upon Tyne

The South African War Memorial in Newcastle commemorates Northumbrian regiments' soldiers who died in the 1899-1902 South African War, featuring a bronze sculpture by T. Eyre MacKlin.

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Parsons' Polygon,Blackett Street, Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle upon Tyne

Relief sculpture, 1982-85, designed by David Hamilton, commissioned by Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive to clad a concrete ventilation shaft for an underground Metro tunnel.

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St John's Cemetery

Newcastle upon Tyne

A public cemetery opened in 1857 with buildings by Johnstone and Knowles. Read the official list entry to find out more.

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Newcastle and District War Memorial

Newcastle upon Tyne

War memorialErected 1923 by the Municipal Borough of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Architects Cackett and BurnsBronze sculpture by Charles Hartwell. Read the official list entry to find out more.

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Tyne Theatre and Opera House

Newcastle upon Tyne

The Tyne Theatre and Opera House, built in 1867, features an Italianate facade and a well-preserved interior, including early stage machinery and period features.

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Newcastle General Cemetery

Newcastle upon Tyne

A cemetery with entrances, chapels and a lodge designed in 1836 by John Dobson. Read the official list entry to find out more.

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Neville Hall and Wood Memorial Hall

Newcastle upon Tyne

Neville Hall and Wood Memorial Hall, built between 1869-72 in Gothic style, celebrates Newcastle's coal mining heritage, featuring iconic architectural and historical elements, including a...

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Byker War Memorial

Newcastle upon Tyne

First World War memorial, 1922, re-dedicated at this location in 2005. Read the official list entry to find out more.

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Spiral Nebula outside the Herschel Building, off Haymarke…

Newcastle upon Tyne

Sculpture, 1962 by Geoffrey Clarke, commissioned by Sir Basil Spence to stand outside his Herschel Building for the Physics Department of the University of Newcastle (at that time King's...

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Royal Station Hotel

Newcastle upon Tyne

Railway Hotel, 1861-3 for the North Eastern Railway (NER) by Thomas Prosser, based on an earlier design by John Dobson; enlarged in 1888-90 and later by William Bell, also for the NER, with...

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Lemington War Memorial

Newcastle upon Tyne

First World War memorial, 1921. Read the official list entry to find out more.

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28 and 30, Close

Newcastle upon Tyne

The late 16th-century merchant's house features an ornately plastered ceiling with Renaissance motifs, a Tudor fireplace, and a distinguished oak staircase, reflecting its historical...

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Education Committee Distribution Centre office (Ouseburn …

Newcastle upon Tyne

The Education Committee Distribution Centre office in Newcastle upon Tyne, originally a school, built in 1893 by F.W. Rich, features an eclectic style with 17th and 18th-century elements.

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The Red House

Newcastle upon Tyne

The Red House in Newcastle upon Tyne, built in the 17th century and refronted in the early 18th century, is a notable architectural structure with historical significance.

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Gosforth War Memorial Pillar

Newcastle upon Tyne

First World War memorial, 1925, with later additions for the Second World War. Read the official list entry to find out more.

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35, Close

Newcastle upon Tyne

An architectural history of No. 35 on Close Street, possibly dating back to the 16th century, featuring a mix of stone, brick, and timber structures.

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Christ Church and Hall Attached

Newcastle upon Tyne

Christ Church, a 19th-century parish church in Newcastle, features Gothic architecture, a notable tower, and intricate interior designs, including painted arches and a medieval-style floor.

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The war memorial cross of St Cuthbert's Church, Newcastle…

Newcastle upon Tyne

First World War memorial, unveiled 1920 and moved in 1969. Read the official list entry to find out more.

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House and garden wall at 33 Brandling Park; part of garde…

Newcastle upon Tyne

House and attached garden wall, 1820s. Read the official list entry to find out more.

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Statue of Queen Victoria

Newcastle upon Tyne

Statue of Queen Victoria seated with canopy, gifted by W.H. Stephenson in 1903 for Newcastle's 500 years of shrievalty.

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War Memorial (The Response)

Newcastle upon Tyne

Memorial sculpture by William Goscombe John, RA, unveiled in 1923. Read the official list entry to find out more.

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Church of St Matthew

Newcastle upon Tyne

The Church of St Matthew in Newcastle upon Tyne, built in 1877, features a large decorated tower, elaborate chancel fittings, and commemorative stained glass windows.

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South Lodge, Gateway, Walls and Gates to Jesmond Cemetery

Newcastle upon Tyne

South Lodge, constructed in 1836 by John Dobson for the Newcastle General Cemetery Company, features a Classical design with sandstone ashlar and distinctive cast iron gates.

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Newcastle upon Tyne through time

This timeline shows the first period of use for buildings and places on the National Heritage List for England, just one of the details recorded for every list entry. Click around to see how Newcastle upon Tyne changes over time.

Prehistoric Before AD 43

Prehistory covers a million years of human occupation before the Roman invasion and the introduction of writing. Primarily hunter-gatherers of several human species including Neanderthals, the peoples moved across Europe, hunting animals, exchanging ideas and developing complex culture and belief systems including burial rites and astronomical understanding, as at Stonehenge for example.

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Roman AD 43 to AD 410

Britain was invaded by four legions of the Roman army in AD 43, who relatively rapidly conquered England from landing points in Kent. Parts of Wales and Scotland soon followed.

Roman culture brought urbanism, monumental buildings, wide-ranging religious beliefs, writing, and strong social hierarchy. The Roman administrative system was withdrawn in AD 410.

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An image of Temple of Antenociticus
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Early medieval AD 410 to AD 1066

This period, often associated in England with Anglo-Saxons and Vikings, saw a reduction in urban living from the Roman period and increased migration from northern Europe.

Traces of this period can be found in cemeteries, particularly in artefacts and in some of the very early churches, as this period also saw the growth of Christianity in Britain.

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Medieval AD 1066 to AD 1540

This period, sometimes known as the Middle Ages, began with the Norman invasion in AD 1066. It saw a significant rise in military and defensive buildings such as castles and earthworks, as well as religious houses dominating a largely agricultural landscape.

The monarchy and Church dominated the period, which also saw the break with the Roman Catholic Church and the English reformation.

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Post medieval AD 1540 to AD 1901

The Post-Medieval period brought seismic changes to life in England, with religious reformation leading to the democratization of worship and the destruction of hundreds of religious houses.

In parallel, there was a huge expansion of scientific study and enlightenment that permanently altered the nation's social structure and landscape. Industrialization and mass production lead to wider global trade, emigration, and immigration.

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An image of The Guildhall and Merchants' Court
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An image of Jesmond Dene, Armstrong and Heaton Parks
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An image of The Keelmen's Hospital
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20th century AD 1901 to AD 2000

The 20th century saw an incredible expansion of England's transport networks, with suburban growth shadowing rapid infrastructural expansion. The establishment of state schools, hospitals, and modern technical colleges, with new architectural styles, radically changed the appearance of towns and cities.

Two catastrophic world wars and the 1918 pandemic also brought unprecedented change, altering England's built environment and social structures forever.

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An image of Old Hall Henderson Halls of Residence
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An image of United Automobile Services Ltd Bus Depot
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Prehistoric Before AD 43

Prehistory covers a million years of human occupation before the Roman invasion and the introduction of writing. Primarily hunter-gatherers of several human species including Neanderthals, the peoples moved across Europe, hunting animals, exchanging ideas and developing complex culture and belief systems including burial rites and astronomical understanding, as at Stonehenge for example.

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An image of Dewley Hill round barrow and associated features, 350m north west of Dewley Farm
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An image of The Fort on the Heugh and underlying midden
An image of The Fort on the Heugh and underlying midden Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user Find out more

Roman AD 43 to AD 410

Britain was invaded by four legions of the Roman army in AD 43, who relatively rapidly conquered England from landing points in Kent. Parts of Wales and Scotland soon followed.

Roman culture brought urbanism, monumental buildings, wide-ranging religious beliefs, writing, and strong social hierarchy. The Roman administrative system was withdrawn in AD 410.

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An image of Roman fort, Anglo-Saxon cemetery, motte and bailey castle and tower keep castle
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An image of Hadrian's Wall and vallum in wall mile 7, Denton section of Hadrian's Wall, Denton Turret and Hadrian's Wall at West Denton
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An image of Temple of Antenociticus
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An image of Roman Turret Opposite Number 800, Bishops House (Denton Hall) With Section of Hadrian's Wall
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Early medieval AD 410 to AD 1066

This period, often associated in England with Anglo-Saxons and Vikings, saw a reduction in urban living from the Roman period and increased migration from northern Europe.

Traces of this period can be found in cemeteries, particularly in artefacts and in some of the very early churches, as this period also saw the growth of Christianity in Britain.

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An image of Blackfriars West Range
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An image of Pre-Conquest monastic cell and post-Conquest monastic settlement on Inner Farne
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An image of Blackfriars South Range
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An image of Corner Tower
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An image of Lighthouse and Attached Buildings
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Medieval AD 1066 to AD 1540

This period, sometimes known as the Middle Ages, began with the Norman invasion in AD 1066. It saw a significant rise in military and defensive buildings such as castles and earthworks, as well as religious houses dominating a largely agricultural landscape.

The monarchy and Church dominated the period, which also saw the break with the Roman Catholic Church and the English reformation.

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An image of Bessie Surtees House and Milbank House
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An image of The Black Gate
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An image of 32, Close
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An image of The Keep
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An image of St John's Cemetery
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Post medieval AD 1540 to AD 1901

The Post-Medieval period brought seismic changes to life in England, with religious reformation leading to the democratization of worship and the destruction of hundreds of religious houses.

In parallel, there was a huge expansion of scientific study and enlightenment that permanently altered the nation's social structure and landscape. Industrialization and mass production lead to wider global trade, emigration, and immigration.

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An image of Worswick Chambers
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An image of The Guildhall and Merchants' Court
An image of The Guildhall and Merchants' Court Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user Find out more
An image of Jesmond Dene, Armstrong and Heaton Parks
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An image of The Keelmen's Hospital
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An image of The John George Joicey Museum
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20th century AD 1901 to AD 2000

The 20th century saw an incredible expansion of England's transport networks, with suburban growth shadowing rapid infrastructural expansion. The establishment of state schools, hospitals, and modern technical colleges, with new architectural styles, radically changed the appearance of towns and cities.

Two catastrophic world wars and the 1918 pandemic also brought unprecedented change, altering England's built environment and social structures forever.

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An image of Tyne Bridge (also known as New Tyne Bridge)
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An image of Old Hall Henderson Halls of Residence
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Aerial photos of Newcastle upon Tyne

Aerial photography helps reveal secrets of England's changing landscapes that are impossible to see from the ground.

The Grand Hotel, War Memorials and St Thomas the Martyr's Church, Newcastle upon Tyne, 1924

Newcastle Upon Tyne

The Grand Hotel, War Memorials and St Thomas the Martyr's Church, Newcastle upon Tyne, 1924

The Civic Centre and Church of St Thomas the Martyr, Newcastle upon Tyne, 1975

Newcastle Upon Tyne

The Civic Centre and Church of St Thomas the Martyr, Newcastle upon Tyne, 1975

R. Robinsons Company and view over the city, Newcastle upon Tyne, 1924

Newcastle Upon Tyne

R. Robinsons Company and view over the city, Newcastle upon Tyne, 1924

Tyne Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, 1991

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Tyne Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, 1991

Blackett Street and environs, Newcastle upon Tyne, 1924

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Blackett Street and environs, Newcastle upon Tyne, 1924

Eldon Square, Grey Street and Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, 1948. This image has been produced from a print.

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Eldon Square, Grey Street and Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, 1948

St John the Baptist's Church and Central Station, Newcastle upon Tyne, 1924

Newcastle Upon Tyne

St John the Baptist's Church and Central Station, Newcastle upon Tyne, 1924

Newcastle Central Railway Station and environs, Newcastle upon Tyne, 1987

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Newcastle Central Railway Station and environs, Newcastle upon Tyne, 1987

The Royal Grammar School, Jesmond, 1927

Jesmond

The Royal Grammar School, Jesmond, 1927

The North East Coast Exhibition, Newcastle upon Tyne, from the south-east, 1929

Newcastle Upon Tyne

The North East Coast Exhibition, Newcastle upon Tyne, 1929

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Newcastle upon Tyne in the Historic England Archive

The Historic England Archive cares for over 15 million images, dating from the 1850s to the present day. Discover stunning images of Newcastle upon Tyne's past.

Eric de Mare

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Date created: 1945 - 1980

General view showing the footpath and road at the end of the High Level Bridge by Stephenson in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

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General view showing the footpath and road at the end of the High Level Bridge by Stephenson in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
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John Gay Collection: Modern Architects

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Date created: 1965 - 1979

A construction site possibly associated with the former Newcastle Polytechnic in the foreground and the rear elevation of a Victorian brick terrace in...

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A construction site possibly associated with the former Newcastle Polytechnic in the foreground and the rear elevation of a Victorian brick terrace in the background
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John Gay Collection: Rural Life

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Date created: 1946 - 1980

Informal portrait of a man asleep on a sack of pig meal at the Royal Agricultural Show, Newcastle upon Tyne

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Informal portrait of a man asleep on a sack of pig meal at the Royal Agricultural Show, Newcastle upon Tyne
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John Gay Collection: Miscellaneous

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Date created: 1956

An exhibitor holding the bridle of a large dapple grey Suffolk Punch stallion at the Royal Agricultural Show in Newcastle Upon Tyne in 1956, with a...

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An exhibitor holding the bridle of a large dapple grey Suffolk Punch stallion at the Royal Agricultural Show in Newcastle Upon Tyne in 1956, with a Rolls Royce motorcar parked in the foreground
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John Gay Collection: Counties

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Date created: Jul 1956

A partially-obscured view of a woman milking a cow in stalls at the Royal Show, Newcastle upon Tyne

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John Laing Collection

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Date created: Nov 1949

A Pickfords low loader transporting a W90 walking dragline excavator across the Tyne Bridge on its journey to Whitley Bay opencast coal site

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A Pickfords low loader transporting a W90 walking dragline excavator across the Tyne Bridge on its journey to Whitley Bay opencast coal site
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Alfred Newton and Sons

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Date created: 1896 - 1920

GENERAL VIEW LOOKING TOWARDS WATER FEATURE

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GENERAL VIEW LOOKING TOWARDS WATER FEATURE
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Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens

Jesmond Dene, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Date created: 1927 - 1932

EXTERIOR VIEW

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Walter Scott

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Date created: JUN 1924

'The Response - 1914' war memorial next to St Thomas's Church, Newcastle upon Tyne

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'The Response - 1914' war memorial next to St Thomas's Church, Newcastle upon Tyne
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Eric de Mare

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Date created: 1945 - 1980

General view of the High Level Bridge in Newcastle-upon-Tyne looking south west down the river Tyne.

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General view of the High Level Bridge in Newcastle-upon-Tyne looking south west down the river Tyne. It was designed by Robert Stephenson and was opened in 1849.
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John Gay Collection: Rural Life

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Date created: 1955

Informal portrait of a young man shaving behind a wire fence at the Royal Agricultural Show, Newcastle upon Tyne

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Informal portrait of a young man shaving behind a wire fence at the Royal Agricultural Show, Newcastle upon Tyne
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John Laing Collection

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Date created: 26 Sep 1990

The exterior of the recently completed Newcastle Law Courts, seen from the north-west in Broad Chare

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The exterior of the recently completed Newcastle Law Courts, seen from the north-west in Broad Chare
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Stories about heritage in your local area

Historic England publishes news, blogs, research, videos, and podcasts celebrating England's rich heritage. Discover the stories we have about Newcastle upon Tyne.

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Delve into the rich narratives, traditions, and legacies of South Asian communities woven into the fabric of this diverse corner of England.

A black and white photograph of three Black men with suitcases entering a hostel. One shakes the hand of the Black warden.

8 Places Connected to Black History in Newcastle

Mentions 10 and 12, Nelson Street, Brunswick Methodist Chapel, Northumberland Baths/city Hall

Uncover stories of how people of African descent have made history in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

A photograph of a statue of Martin Luther King Junior in academic dress for graduation.

16 Stories of African Lives in Northern England

Mentions The Black Gate, Theatre, Theatre Royal, Numbers 1-8 (Consecutive) And Steps, Railings and Area Railings in Front

Discover the often untold stories of brilliant and resilient people of African heritage.

Detail of stained-glass depicting doves and flowers in trees, in the semi-circular top of the arcuated entrance to the Royal Arcade, Norwich

5 Art Nouveau Buildings in England

Mentions Emerson Chambers

Explore some of England’s beautiful Art Nouveau buildings featuring flowing lines and floral designs.

View of Camberwell submarine, a large concrete structure

Secret Worlds Hidden Beneath Surface Structures

Mentions Parsons' Polygon,Blackett Street, Newcastle upon Tyne

Unusual and often puzzling surface structures can be found in our cities, towns and countryside.

Man sitting in a yellow-painted beach shelter

These Places in England are Accidentally Wes Anderson

Mentions Civic Centre

Will one of these places be the setting for the next West Anderson next film?

The Winter Gardens. A grand venue.

Heritage at Risk: In Progress

Mentions Church of All Saints

Founded in 1998, the Heritage at Risk register is the annual snapshot of the health of England’s historic places.

Post War Libraries. Champney Road

8 of England’s Most Magnificent Libraries

Mentions Jesmond Branch Library

Libraries are ingrained into the blueprints of cities worldwide.

Hidden in Plain Sight: Evidence of the Second World War

Mentions Former Newcastle Breweries Offices

Discover the evidence of how the Second World War had an impact on urban, suburban and rural England which are hidden in plain sight.

8 Reasons to Love the Historic North East

Mentions Bandstand in Exhibition Park, The Keep, The Black Gate

To celebrate the 36th year of the Great North Run, we take a look at 8 amazing historic sites along the route.

7 Iconic Bridges of England

Mentions Tyne Bridge (also known as New Tyne Bridge)

Here we take a look at 7 listed bridges in England and what makes them so special.

Thou Shalt Not Kill: 7 Sites of Memory to Conscientious Objectors

Mentions Lemington War Memorial

It is believed that as many as 20,000 men from all walks of life were originally on record as conscientious objectors between 1916 and 1918, refusing...

Exterior, drone image from west showing church, snaking estate buildings.

Heritage at Risk in the North East Revealed

Mentions Newcastle upon Tyne

5 sites have been saved and 13 sites added to the Heritage at Risk Register 2023 in the North East of England.

Black and white photograph of an urban street scene featuring people walking in a road flanked by market stalls set out in front of rows of stone-fronted buildings of multiple storeys.

A Preview of The Sir John Pennycuick Collection for Researchers

Mentions Newcastle upon Tyne

The Historic England Archive's Sir John Pennycuick Collection provides a photographic record of streets in early and mid-20th century England.

An aerial view of a Georgian crescent with surrounding streets and green spaces.

Geographic Exposure to Heritage Reported Visits and Income Deprivation in England

Mentions Newcastle upon Tyne

Research exploring how geographic exposure to heritage varies according to income deprivation, and how exposure influences visits to heritage.

Aerial view of Teletubby Land

New Interactive Centenary Map of UK Buildings and Places That Have Defined the BBC

Mentions The Mitre Public House

Launched by Historic England, Historic Environment Scotland, Historic Environment Division, Northern Ireland Communities Department and Cadw.

A historic interior with wooden panelling and a stuccoed ceiling, illuminated by a range of historic windows.

Daylight Harvesting and Historic Buildings

Mentions Bessie Surtees House and Milbank House

This article explores how energy can be saved by utilising and controlling daylight and reducing our reliance on artificial lighting.

The Banqueting House and Hampton Court Palace with mist rising from the River Thames on a cold morning in the foreground.

Heritage and Craft Workers Across England Given a Helping Hand

Mentions Newcastle upon Tyne

142 historic sites across England are receiving grants worth £35 million through the government’s Culture Recovery Fund.

Overhead view of a person walking along Kirby Bank Trod.

Heritage at Risk in England Revealed in 2020

Mentions Church of All Saints

Historic England has revealed the historic sites most at risk of being lost forever as a result of neglect, decay or inappropriate development.

Detail: Now Grade II listed - Parsons' Polygon by David Hamilton, 1982-85. Blackett Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne © Historic England

Post-War Public Art in the North East Listed

Mentions Spiral Nebula outside the Herschel Building, off Haymarket Lane, University of Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne, Parsons' Polygon,Blackett Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne

5 sculptures across the North East of England designed to bring our public spaces back to life after WWII are newly listed

Exterior photo of the British Library

British Library Listed at Grade I

Mentions Newcastle upon Tyne

The British Library and seven local libraries across England are being listed as the best examples of public libraries of the later 20th century.

Newcastle upon Tyne's social history through photos

Over 10,000 images from the Historic England Archive have been specially selected and re-captioned for teachers, students, and anyone who wants to learn more about their local area.

Workers at Osram Glass Works, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Period: 1950s (1950 - 1959)

This period picture shows workers clearing the broken glass and debris from machines at the plant while the apprentices look on.

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Workers at Osram Glass Works, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
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Wood Memorial Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Period: Victorian (1837 - 1901)

Also known as the North of England Mining and Mechanical Engineers Institute.

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Wood Memorial Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Wood Memorial Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear © Mr Bob Cottrell. Source: Historic England Archive Find out more

Wills' Tobacco Factory, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Period: 1940s (1946 - 1949)

This factory was built in the mid 1940s, but to an earlier design.

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Wills' Tobacco Factory, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Wills' Tobacco Factory, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear © D.S Ridley. Source: Historic England Archive Find out more

Warehouses, Love Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Period: Victorian (1837 - 1901)

The warehouses to the left of this picture were built in about 1830; the 8-storey ones to the right are late 19th-century.

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Warehouses, Love Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
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Tyne Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Period: 1960s (1960 - 1969)

A group of men stand on the dock side in central Newcastle. In the background is the distinctive feature of the Tyne Bridge.

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Tyne Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Tyne Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear © Historic England Archive Find out more

Tyne Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Period: 1920s (1920 - 1929)

Looking across the rooftops of Newcastle to the Tyne Bridge.

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Tyne Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
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Two Bridges, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Period: Victorian (1837 - 1901)

A view from the south bank of the River Tyne towards the Swing Bridge and High Level Bridge. The low level swing bridge links Newcastle and Gateshead.

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Two Bridges, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
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Turret 7A on Hadrian's Wall, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Period: Roman (43 - 409)

The ruins of turret 7A at Denton Burn on Hadrian's Wall, preserved between Tree Drive and Brignall Gardens off the A186 in Newcastle upon Tyne.

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Turret 7A on Hadrian's Wall, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Turret 7A on Hadrian's Wall, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear © Crown Copyright. Historic England Archive Find out more
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All Saints Church, Akenside Hill

All Saints is a late 18th-century former parish church, designed in a classical style and an oval plan.

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