Secret Newcastle

Ken Hutchinson

• Publisher: Amberley Publishing
• Year: 2015
• eBook ISBN: 9781445641393
• Edition: 0
• Topic: History
• Subtopic: World History
• Index: History

Situated on the north bank of the River Tyne, at the lowest bridging point, Newcastle is generally regarded as the capital of the north-eastern region of the United Kingdom. Initially a Roman settlement, Pons Aellius, the city grew to become an important site during the expansion of the wool trade in the fourteenth century and later played an integral role in the nation's booming coal industry. Today the city hosts the Great North Run and boasts numerous icons, among which are its famous Newcastle Brown Ale and successful Premier League team, Newcastle United FC. Evidence of Newcastle's past can be seen in its streets. The city's Roman origins are represented by remaining sections of Hadrian's Wall, and its industrial heritage is evident in its quayside and warehouses. In addition to these more visually obvious fragments of the past exist little-known passages, buildings, tunnels and other secret places that reveal more of Newcastle than meets the eye. Join author Ken Hutchinson in exploring the more clandestine aspects of the city's long and varied history.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Acknowledgements
• Introduction
• Earl Grey Street
• Northumberland Street Sculptures
• The Orphan House, Northumberland Street
• Stone Sculptures, Northumberland Arms
• Northumberland Road Murals
• Burt Hall, Northumberland Street
• Dame Allan Statue, College Street
• South Africa War Memorial, Haymarket
• St Thomas Statue, St Thomas’ Church
• The Response Memorial, Barras Bridge
• Town Moor Boundary Market, Barras Bridge
• The Wren Stone, Civic Centre
• Lord Armstrong Statue, Claremont Street
• Victoria Tunnel, Claremont Road
• Newcastle University Sculptures
• Second World War Lookout Shelter, Percy Street
• William Bell Scott Studio, St Thomas’ Crescent
• Royal Victoria Infirmary, Queen Victoria Statue
• Central Arcade Tiles, Grainger Street
• Garibaldi Plaque, Nelson Street
• Charles Dickens Plaque, Nelson Street
• Penny Bazzar, Grainger Market
• John Clayton Plaque, Clayton Street
• White Cross Plaque, Newgate Street
• Newgate Street Plaque
• Charles Avison Plaque, St Andrew’s Churchyard
• Heroic Figure, Former GEC Building, Gallowgate
• Chinese Arch, Stowell Street
• Sir Bobby Robson Memorial Garden, Gallowgate
• Wor Jackie Sculpture, St James’ Park
• Joe Harvey Plaque, St James’ Park
• Town Walls, Gallowgate
• Smiths Door, Blackfriars, Monk Street
• Inner Courtyard, Blackfriars
• Westgate Road Artwork and Stroll Picture Theatre
• Tyne Line of Txt Flow, Thornton Street
• Grainger Memorial Fountain, Waterloo Street
• Lying-In Hospital, New Bridge Street
• John Dobson’s House, New Bridge Street
• Plummer Tower, off Market Street
• Fire Station, Pilgrim Street
• Swan’s Plaque, Carlid House, Pilgrim Street
• King Charles I Plaque, Market Street
• Portuguese Ambassador’s Plaque, Grey Street
• Morrison Plaque, Cloth Market
• Adam Figure, St Nicholas Cathedral
• Vampire Rabbit, Cathedral Buildings
• Stone Coffins, Amen Corner
• Collingwood’s Birthplace and Black Gate, Side
• Saxon Church, Castle Garth
• Roman Fort, Castle Garth
• Castle Walls and Well, Castle Stairs
• High Level Bridge, St Nicholas Street
• Town Walls, Orchard Street
• Stephenson Works, South Street
• Rutherford Fountain, Bigg Market
• Nuns Building, Newgate Street
• Yates Building, Grainger Street
• Humorous Brass Plaque, Grainger Street
• St John’s Church, Westgate Road
• Man with Potential Selves, Grainger Street
• Dr Gibbs Plaque, Westgate Road
• Chillingham Wild Boar Plaque
• Basil Hume Statue
• Central Station Sculptures
• Clock, Guildhall, Sandhill
• Bessie Surtees House
• Swing Bridge Plaques
• Neptune Sculpture
• Kittiwakes, Tyne Bridge
• Tyne Tees Sign
• Broad Chare
• Wesley Square
• Quayside