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Historic Newcastle upon Tyne

Explore hidden histories, historic photos, and things you never knew about Newcastle upon Tyne from the collections and archives of Historic England.

A Pickfords low loader transporting a W90 walking dragline excavator across the Tyne Bridge on its journey to Whitley Bay opencast coal site
A Pickfords low loader transporting a W90 walking dragline excavator across the Tyne Bridge on its journey to Whitley Bay opencast coal site © Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection

Discover Newcastle upon Tyne's listed buildings and places

Introducing some of Newcastle upon Tyne's most significant historic sites, curated from the National Heritage List for England.

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.

An image of United Automobile Services Ltd Bus Depot

United Automobile Services Ltd Bus Depot

Newcastle upon Tyne

This integrated bus depot of 1930 to designs of Marshall & Tweedy of Newcastle and London, with later alterations, is listed at Grade II for the...

An image of Banqueting House with added gatehouse and other extensions

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...

An image of Central Railway Station; passenger buildings and train shed with platforms

Central Railway Station; passenger buildings and train sh…

Newcastle upon Tyne

Railway station.

An image of MEA House

MEA House

Newcastle upon Tyne

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

An image of Salvation Army Men's Palace

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.

An image of Parsons' Polygon,Blackett Street, Newcastle upon Tyne

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...

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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.

An image of Newcastle and District War Memorial

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.

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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.

An image of Byker War Memorial

Byker War Memorial

Newcastle upon Tyne

Byker War Memorial, which stands between the Church of St Silas and Brian Roycroft Court, is listed at Grade II for the following principal reasons:...

An image of Spiral Nebula outside the Herschel Building, off Haymarket Lane, University of Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne

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...

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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...

An image of Lemington War Memorial

Lemington War Memorial

Newcastle upon Tyne

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

An image of Nos 1-75 Dunn Terrace, including Graham House, Wolseley House, The Cabin and YMCA Byker Neighbourhood Youth Project. Includes: Nos 1-66 Northumberland Terrace, including Salisbury House. Attached brick walls, timber fencing and dustbin shelters, and covered timber shelters outside No 1 Dunn Terrace

Nos 1-75 Dunn Terrace, including Graham House, Wolseley H…

Newcastle upon Tyne

Part of the internationally celebrated Byker Estate, of 1970-82 by Ralph Erskine.

An image of Gosforth War Memorial Pillar

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.

An image of The war memorial cross of St Cuthbert's Church, Newcastle upon Tyne

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

Newcastle upon Tyne

First World War memorial, unveiled 1920 and moved in 1969.

An image of House and garden wall at 33 Brandling Park; part of garden wall to number 32

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.

An image of War Memorial (The Response)

War Memorial (The Response)

Newcastle upon Tyne

The war memorial ('The Response') in the public gardens north of the church of St Thomas, Newcastle, unveiled in 1923, is listed at Grade I for the...

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St Mary's Chapel, Jesmond

Newcastle upon Tyne

A medieval chapel is a building, usually rectangular, containing a range of furnishings and fittings appropriate for Christian worship in the pre-...

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An image of Roman fort, Anglo-Saxon cemetery, motte and bailey castle and tower keep castle

Roman fort, Anglo-Saxon cemetery, motte and bailey castle…

Newcastle upon Tyne

Roman forts served as permanent bases for auxiliary units of the Roman Army.

An image of Newcastle upon Tyne town defences: section of curtain wall containing Corner Tower

Newcastle upon Tyne town defences: section of curtain wal…

Newcastle upon Tyne

Between the Roman and the post-medieval periods a large number of English towns were provided with defences.

An image of Pre-Conquest monastic cell and post-Conquest monastic settlement on Inner Farne

Pre-Conquest monastic cell and post-Conquest monastic set…

North Sunderland

From the time of St Augustine's mission to establish Christianity in AD 597 monasticism formed an important facet of both religious and secular life...

An image of Newcastle upon Tyne town defences: section of curtain wall containing Ever, Morden and Heber towers, two turrets and two sections of town ditch

Newcastle upon Tyne town defences: section of curtain wal…

Newcastle upon Tyne

Between the Roman and post-medieval periods a large number of English towns were provided with defences.

An image of Dewley Hill round barrow and associated features, 350m north west of Dewley Farm

Dewley Hill round barrow and associated features, 350m no…

Newcastle upon Tyne

Bowl barrows, the most numerous form of round barrow, are funerary monuments dating from the Late Neolithic period to the Late Bronze Age, with most...

An image of The Fort on the Heugh and underlying midden

The Fort on the Heugh and underlying midden

Holy Island

The fort on the Heugh is a good example of a late 17th century fortification.

An image of Newcastle upon Tyne town defences: section of curtain wall including Plummer Tower and a 17th century bastion

Newcastle upon Tyne town defences: section of curtain wal…

Newcastle upon Tyne

Between the Roman and the post-medieval periods a large number of English towns were provided with defences.

An image of Newcastle upon Tyne town defences: section of curtain wall including Sallyport or Wall Knoll Tower

Newcastle upon Tyne town defences: section of curtain wal…

Newcastle upon Tyne

Between the Roman and the post-medieval periods a large number of English towns were provided with defences.

An image of Brunswick Village War Memorial

Brunswick Village War Memorial

Brunswick

First World War memorial, 1921, with later additions for the Second World War. Read the official list entry to find out more.

An image of Walker War Memorial

Walker War Memorial

Newcastle upon Tyne

Walker War Memorial, which stands on Scrogg Road, is listed at Grade II for the following principal reasons: Architectural interest: a tall and...

An image of War Memorial to the 5th Northumberland Fusiliers

War Memorial to the 5th Northumberland Fusiliers

Newcastle upon Tyne

First World War memorial designed by Messrs Graham and Hill of Newcastle, unveiled 1921, restored and re-dedicated 2016.

An image of Newcastle upon Tyne town defences: section of curtain wall including Durham Tower and section of town ditch

Newcastle upon Tyne town defences: section of curtain wal…

Newcastle upon Tyne

Between the Roman and post-medieval periods a large number of English towns were provided with defences.

An image of Throckley War Memorial

Throckley War Memorial

Throckley

First World War memorial, 1921 sculpted by Messrs Emley of Newcastle. Read the official list entry to find out more.

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Historic Newcastle upon Tyne through time

The National Heritage List for England contains hundreds of details about buildings and places, including the periods in which they were built and the uses they've had over the years. Explore how your local area has changed through 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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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 Hadrian's Wall in wall mile 6, Condercum Roman fort, Benwell
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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 TEMPLE OF ANTENOCITICUS
An image of TEMPLE OF ANTENOCITICUS Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user Find out more
An image of ROMAN TURRET OPPOSITE NUMBER 800, BISHOPS HOUSE (DENTON HALL) WITH SECTION OF HADRIAN'S WALL
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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
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 Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user Find out more

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 Pre-Conquest monastic cell and post-Conquest monastic settlement on Inner Farne
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An image of BLACKFRIARS WEST RANGE
An image of BLACKFRIARS WEST RANGE Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user Find out more
An image of BLACKFRIARS SOUTH RANGE
An image of BLACKFRIARS SOUTH RANGE Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user Find out more
An image of CORNER TOWER
An image of CORNER TOWER Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user Find out more
An image of AUSTIN FRIARY TOWER ATTACHED TO THE JOHN GEORGE JOICEY MUSEUM
An image of AUSTIN FRIARY TOWER ATTACHED TO THE JOHN GEORGE JOICEY MUSEUM Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user Find out more

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 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
An image of THE BLACK GATE Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user Find out more
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
An image of ST JOHN'S CEMETERY Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user Find out more

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 permanantly 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
An image of JESMOND DENE, ARMSTRONG AND HEATON PARKS Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user Find out more
An image of THE KEELMEN'S HOSPITAL
An image of THE KEELMEN'S HOSPITAL Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user Find out more
An image of THE JOHN GEORGE JOICEY MUSEUM
An image of THE JOHN GEORGE JOICEY MUSEUM Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user Find out more

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 CENTRAL POLICE STATION, MAGISTRATES COURT AND FIRE STATION
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An image of Tyne Bridge (also known as New Tyne Bridge)
An image of Tyne Bridge (also known as New Tyne Bridge) Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user Find out more
An image of OLD HALL HENDERSON HALLS OF RESIDENCE
An image of OLD HALL HENDERSON HALLS OF RESIDENCE Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user Find out more
An image of United Automobile Services Ltd Bus Depot
An image of United Automobile Services Ltd Bus Depot Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user Find out more
An image of Kenton Bunker at Former RAF Blakelaw
An image of Kenton Bunker at Former RAF Blakelaw Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user Find out more

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
An image of Dewley Hill round barrow and associated features, 350m north west of Dewley Farm Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user Find out more
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 Hadrian's Wall in wall mile 6, Condercum Roman fort, Benwell
An image of Hadrian's Wall in wall mile 6, Condercum Roman fort, Benwell Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user Find out more
An image of Roman fort, Anglo-Saxon cemetery, motte and bailey castle and tower keep castle
An image of Roman fort, Anglo-Saxon cemetery, motte and bailey castle and tower keep castle Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user Find out more
An image of TEMPLE OF ANTENOCITICUS
An image of TEMPLE OF ANTENOCITICUS Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user Find out more
An image of ROMAN TURRET OPPOSITE NUMBER 800, BISHOPS HOUSE (DENTON HALL) WITH SECTION OF HADRIAN'S WALL
An image of ROMAN TURRET OPPOSITE NUMBER 800, BISHOPS HOUSE (DENTON HALL) WITH SECTION OF HADRIAN'S WALL Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user Find out more
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
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 Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user Find out more

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 Pre-Conquest monastic cell and post-Conquest monastic settlement on Inner Farne
An image of Pre-Conquest monastic cell and post-Conquest monastic settlement on Inner Farne Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user Find out more
An image of BLACKFRIARS WEST RANGE
An image of BLACKFRIARS WEST RANGE Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user Find out more
An image of BLACKFRIARS SOUTH RANGE
An image of BLACKFRIARS SOUTH RANGE Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user Find out more
An image of CORNER TOWER
An image of CORNER TOWER Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user Find out more
An image of AUSTIN FRIARY TOWER ATTACHED TO THE JOHN GEORGE JOICEY MUSEUM
An image of AUSTIN FRIARY TOWER ATTACHED TO THE JOHN GEORGE JOICEY MUSEUM Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user Find out more

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 Church and the English reformation.

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An image of BESSIE SURTEES HOUSE AND MILBANK HOUSE
An image of BESSIE SURTEES HOUSE AND MILBANK HOUSE Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user Find out more
An image of THE BLACK GATE
An image of THE BLACK GATE Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user Find out more
An image of 32, CLOSE
An image of 32, CLOSE Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user Find out more
An image of THE KEEP
An image of THE KEEP Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user Find out more
An image of ST JOHN'S CEMETERY
An image of ST JOHN'S CEMETERY Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user Find out more

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 permanantly 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
An image of JESMOND DENE, ARMSTRONG AND HEATON PARKS Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user Find out more
An image of THE KEELMEN'S HOSPITAL
An image of THE KEELMEN'S HOSPITAL Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user Find out more
An image of THE JOHN GEORGE JOICEY MUSEUM
An image of THE JOHN GEORGE JOICEY MUSEUM Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user Find out more

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 CENTRAL POLICE STATION, MAGISTRATES COURT AND FIRE STATION
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An image of Tyne Bridge (also known as New Tyne Bridge)
An image of Tyne Bridge (also known as New Tyne Bridge) Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user Find out more
An image of OLD HALL HENDERSON HALLS OF RESIDENCE
An image of OLD HALL HENDERSON HALLS OF RESIDENCE Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user Find out more
An image of United Automobile Services Ltd Bus Depot
An image of United Automobile Services Ltd Bus Depot Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user Find out more
An image of Kenton Bunker at Former RAF Blakelaw
An image of Kenton Bunker at Former RAF Blakelaw Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user Find out more

Aerial photos of Newcastle upon Tyne

Historic aerial photography shows the growth and changes in England's urban and rural landscapes, revealing secrets 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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Historic England Archive images of Newcastle upon Tyne

The Historic England Archive holds and cares for over 15 million images, 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.
General view showing the footpath and road at the end of the High Level Bridge by Stephenson in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. © Historic England Archive Find out more

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
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... © Historic England Archive Find out more

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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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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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 Newcastle upon Tyne

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

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7 Places Connected to Witchcraft in England

Mentions Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Discover the places associated with witchcraft in England including Colchester Castle, Mother Shipton's Cave, Pendle Hill and York Castle Prison.

A black and white photograph of a man holding a piece of fabric and surrounded by South Asian-inspired textiles

5 Places of South Asian Heritage in North East England

Mentions Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 44-48, Cloth Market

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 Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 10 and 12, Nelson Street, Brunswick Methodist Chapel

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 Newcastle-upon-Tyne, The Black Gate, Theatre, Theatre Royal

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

Children at the theatre, watching a pantomime. Some lean over the balcony.

The Story Behind the Great British Pantomime

Mentions Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Every Christmas, Brits flock to the theatres for pantomime season. But the great British panto is neither solely British, nor technically a pantomime.

Terraced housing at Lipson

A Brief Introduction to Terraced Housing

Mentions Newcastle-upon-Tyne

The terrace is one of the most recognisable styles of housing in England.

Post War Libraries. Champney Road

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Mentions Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Jesmond Branch Library

Libraries are ingrained into the blueprints of cities worldwide.

Sunray Avenue, Sunray Estate

The History of Council Housing: 6 Responses to the 1919 Addison Act

Mentions Newcastle-upon-Tyne

The 1919 Housing and Town Planning Act was signed into law on 31 July 1919

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.

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.

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.

Explore your 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 heritage in 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
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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
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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
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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
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All Saints Church, Akenside Hill

All Saints is a late 18th century former parish church, classical in style and oval in plan, located on the site of a medieval church.

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