We offer a programme of online talks about the history of Gateshead and the North East region, as well as short courses online. Buck, Thompson, Low Fell Elysium lane, Bensham Rutherford's yard, High street Odd Fellows Arms, William Brass, Carr's hill You may be interested in these old maps of the area nearby. If you're unable to visit the library, staff can answer quick enquiries free of charge. Fairweather's yard, High street Union, Heary Carrott, Pipewell gt View to St Cuthberts Church from Bensham Road/corner of Brighton Road c.1989. High st The cheapest property on the UK Monopoly board is Old Kent Road which costs 60 to buy and has a rental value of just 2. Soap Boiler landing, Hillgate Bruce's yard. Cook's lane. Corner of Saltwell Road and Dunsmuir Grove in 1989. The rescuers released William an hour later. Call into a branch to pick your copy up. We also support community groups and local organisations to access our collections. John Eden, High st Newcastle and Gateshead Great Fire, from the Illustrated London News, 14th October 1854. Searchour catalogueto find Gateshead Archive books. I also noticed that the subtitles have great difficulty understanding the 1930s RP accent, and he sounds far too jolly for an incident which was absolutely devastating for the community and all the families and rescuers involved. All rights reserved. Church walk. In 2015, St Marys Heritage Centre hosted an exhibition of historic pcitures from Gateshead Councils photographic archive. The figures on the left are about to go through an underbridge in the area known as dead mans arch! Looking up Bensham Road, Gateshead in 1980, with the top of Bank Street on the left, Buildings at the junction of Derwentwater Road (left) and Cuthbert Street, Gateshead in 1980. Unsworth's yard. Fun And Frolic At Gatesheads First Carnival (1927) British Path on YouTube. Bee Hive, Rd. Our images take us back to the streets of old Gateshead. Six people died, and a further 17 were injured. Most of the pictures here are unrepeatable for the simple reason the subjects no longer exist or the scene has changed drastically, says Trevor Ermel, who took these photographs of Gateshead the 1980s. Email us atlibraries@gateshead.gov.ukto make an appointment. Pipewell lane, Pipewellgate Millfield cresent. 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Liddell, Low Fell To view these items you will need to register for a Gateshead Libraries ticket (free of charge in any Gateshead Council library or online at www.gatesheadlibraries.com). Wilson, 31 High st Isabella Bogger, King James's street, Brunswick st. The sunshine brought out a lot of people, including a few the filmmaker would have preferred to stay at home. Millers yard, Pipewellgate The garage roof took off during recent high winds in Gateshead (Picture: NCJ Media) Jacqueline claims the roof has caused hundreds of pounds worth of damage to her garden. It probably hit a main. Simon Green, central services librarian for Gateshead, added: When these pictures were taken, the town had some of the worst slum areas in the country. The Chronicle (Newscastle upon Tyne, England), https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Revisit+the+demolished+slums+and+forgotten+streets+of+old+Gateshead%3b-a0542226809. Plus, it helps their film get suggested to more people on YouTube. More. This video was made sometime in that era. Dobson's court, Bridge street GATESHEAD BUSES JULY 2002 British Path on YouTube. 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New Greenwich, South shore Quarry field, Oakwellgate lane This allows you to compare maps at different time periods at different levels of detail. June 7, 2022 . Barn close Cannon street, Park lane, High street This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Neptune Tavern, Wm. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Paper copies of Victorian town plan maps and post-war Ordnance Survey maps are held in the Archive stacks and are available on request (we recommend contacting us in advance to avoid waiting). The Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead was formed in 1974 with the amalgamation of the County Borough of Gateshead, Blaydon Urban District, Felling Urban District, Whickham Urban District, Ryton Urban District plus a smaller part of Chester-le-Street Rural District. Gateshead had witches; in 1649-50 several were arrested, imprisoned, tried at Durham, executed and buried, all for 2-0-10d. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. There will also be a libraries-wide events programme for January to June 2022. Melbourne street. High street Lowson's yd., High st He lived in Park House which was rebuilt in 1719-20 by Cotesworth and later in 1728-30 by the Ellison family. I hope you find lots of entertaining and fascinating vintage film and old photos of the places you know and love. St. Mark's lane, East Bailey chare Some of the road names - Garden Street, Sun Street, and Rhubard Terrace - make them sound quite pleasant, but they werent. He was greeted by Jack Lawson, a miner and trade unionist who was MP for Chester-le-Street, had been part of Clement Atlees post-war cabinet as Secretary of State for War, and by 1949 was Lord Lieutenant of Durham. Smith's yard, Hillgate You can see Trevors terrific photographs of Newcastle here. Angel (old), Wm. Windmill hills Bridge street, Tyne bridge Hannah Jobey was devastated when grandma Liz, 86, couldn't attend her wedding to Jay Harris so the pair made sure she didn't miss out - by throwing a special second one! Telephone (0191) 433 4699. (From my Album Gateshead, my former home town). In 1860 Frith began supplying photos to retailers. For the next eight or nine years the website grew and grew with thousands and thousands of old images. Bell's yard, Oakwellgate Mass Physical Education (1926) British Path on YouTube. He then stagggered outside, still holding the infant, but a few minutes succumbed to his injuries. Queen Opens Queen Elizabeth Hospital (1948) British Path on YouTube. Thanks Stan, you are right. Feedback | Ive played a lot of evil, ball-breaking women. 28. Find a to rent 2 bed in Northumberland on Gumtree, the #1 site for Residential Property To Rent classifieds ads in the UK. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. These two streets were built in the early 1900s and were named after the Reverend William Moore-Ede, Rector of Gateshead (1881-1901), who advocated National Pensions and did great work to feed the poor by setting up soup kitchens in times of need. Dun Cow, Wm. George IV., Henry Tully, Low Fell Church street, Carr's hill, Durham old Road High street, Romulus terrace, Windmill hills Simon went on: Many of these buildings stood where the Gateshead side of the Tyne Bridge is now, stretching beyond where Tesco stands today, up to Jackson Street. Revised New Colour Series Gateshead Archive is a new place to discover local and family history. - Douglas Percy Bliss on his friend Eric Ravilious from their time at the Royal College of Art Eric Ravilious loved. hisc hose nozzle parts. Turk's Head, W. Mould, 201 High s The building still stands today (although modified) as the Hotel Express. Simon went on: "Many of these buildings stood where the Taken from original Ordnance Survey maps sheets and digitally stitched together to form a single layer, these maps offer a true reflection of how the land used to be. We are starting to hold events in-person now, as well as continuing some online events. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries Collections/Flikr.Closeup of an old photo of Gatesheads High Street in 1910. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Alan Godfrey Ltd, but I cannot tie this now demolished street down enough to identify the map I need. The side of Moore Street on the right of the picture is still there today, but new housing now covers the side where the three kids are. Oakwellgate lane, Oakwellgate $59.00. Durham Road-Garage (S-Bound) 21 25 28B 81 N21. 37100 with a coal train crossing the bottom of High Street in 1981, The old bus station in Wellington Street in 1981. Visit www.gatesheadeast.co.uk and www.oldtyneside.co.uk, Meanwhile, check out his Hebburn message board, Hebburn and our Neighbours, at http://mb.boardhost.com/Norman1944/. Immortal masterpiece though that undoubtedly is, much of Purcell's greatest dramatic music is to be found in the 'semi-operas', masques and . High street, Blagden Rbt., vict., Grey Horse, & Auctioneer, 43 High st, Brinton Geo., vict, Black Bull, 8 High st, Campbell Wm,01d Nag's Head, ct. 25 High st, Fenwick Jph., vict., Plough, Deckham place, Fulton Ann, vict., Wheat Sheaf, 7 High street, Hood James, vict., Berwick hs., 179 High st, Rennison, Wm., vict., Neptune Salt Meadows, Wiggins Isabella, vict.. Mason's Arms, 2 Jackson st, Wilson William, vict., Dun Cow, 31 High St, Albion Inn, William Hymers, 174 High st Errington's yard, Pipewellgate Windmill hills When 12,000 Newcastle United fans turned Inter Milan's San Siro stadium black and white. High street Almond's court, Hillgate Bailey chare, High street Bankwell passage, Pipewell gate Barras's court, High street Barrington place. Windmill hills In 1930 a Housing Act was passed which led to the clearance of more slums in Britain that at any time previously, and the building of 700,000 new homes. Our friendly staff are ready to help you get started with your family and local history journey. But perhaps someone will recognise a relative. Isabella ^\'iggins, 2 Peareth's buildings, High street Situated on the southern bank of the River Tyne, Gateshead is joined to Newcastle via seven bridges. where the two. White Swan, Thos. Fox & Lamb, Mgt. Stringer's entry, High street 1862. Website hand-made by Frith, since 1998. Bottle bank If you know in advance which material you will be using, please get in touch and we will have material ready for you when you arrive. High street Bell's yard, Oakwellgate Bensham, Windmill hills Bird-in-Bush entry. GATESHEAD BUSES POST DEREGULATION British Path on YouTube, GATESHEAD BUSES 1992 British Path on YouTube, GATESHEAD BUSES 1993 British Path on YouTube, GATESHEAD BUSES NOV 1996 British Path on YouTube, GATESHEAD BUSES FEN 1998 British Path on YouTube, GATESHEAD BUSES JANUARY 2001 British Path on YouTube. Der Grundstein fr das heutige Gebude wurde 1868 gelegt: Whrend der Zeremonie strzte eine Tribne ein und . The last remnants of Bank Street in December 1980. Building Cleaning Property and land Licensing Business rates High street Crown & Thistle yard, Pipewellgate Rare and valuable books are held in secure areas of the reading room and in our basement stacks (identified on the book catalogue as Gateshead Archive 'Stack' or 'Secure'). The flags are out to celebrate the Royal Wedding of Charles & Diana in 1981. Easton's entry, High street The free exhibition takes place at St Marys Heritage Centre, Oakwellgate, Gateshead, and runs from next Tuesday until Saturday, March 28. Grey Horse, Rt. Queen's Head, M. Coulson, Stuart pi All Census Lookups are Crown Copyright, National Archives for academic and non-commercial research purposes only. St. Petersburg. The coins used were borrowed from the schools milk money. This is a photo of the High Street back in 1910. One of my favourite train+people shots. GATESHEAD BUSES APRIL 2011 British Path on YouTube. Taylor's buildings, High street Census Information is Crown Copyright, from, You can also see Nile Street on the 1:2,500 map at, There are two photographs of Nile Street at, Thompson - Stokesley, Great Ayton, Little Ayton & Easby Nth Yorkshire. 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Three Tuns, Baron Robson, ShrflP. The Felling. The old streets of Gateshead from the collection of Norman Dunn. The County Durham land, south of the River Tyne, was controlled by the Church, through the Bishop of Durham, who gave, and later commercially sold, the rights of use, to those he chose. For more detailed research, a fee will apply. Ship yard, High street Birmingham Canal . The county series (1858-1939) is also available in paper format to view without appointment in the reading room (help yourself from the public map cabinets). And you can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Coatsworth Road Gateshead 27-1-80 The last remnants of Bank Street in December 1980. "When the slums came down, people were moved to places like Garden court, 182 High street Providence place. The Queen is dressed in furs. Feb 5, 2023 - Explore Richardson's board "Old photos of Gateshead" on Pinterest. The black cat was a bonus! Youll see the famous Get Carter car park, the bus station at the Interchange Centre, Gateshead Civic Centre, the town centre shops etc. View of the Tyne from the site of Gordon Street in 1984. High street Friars Goose, South shore Co-Curate Page Walker Terrace Co-Curate Page Underhill, Kells Lane, Low Fell Jobey's entry, High street These pictures come from a new exhibition which lifts the lid on an area where generations of Tyneside folk eked out their tough existences. Smart, Low Fell Watson, Low Fell 1901, Popular Edition The name is derived from the Anglo-Saxon geat, "a road," and heafod, " a head.''. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. 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Its a shame the filmmaker didnt raise the camera higher for us to see more of the surrounding buildings, but this is good quality silent footage of hundreds of people coming out to enjoy Gatesheads first Carnival in 1927. inspection, and demolition of its slum housing, much of which was Brunswick street. Huge blocks of masonry, burning timber and red-hot metal were catapulted into the air, cascading down onto people and property with dreadful consequences. Local Studies Collection that conditions in these areas were dire. 2022-23 English National League, Regular Season. Opening hours Gateshead Archive Online We offer a programme of online talks about the history of Gateshead and. I would like to get a map of the area from e.g. situated to the west and east of the Swing Bridge on Gateshead Quayside. Find out more. Warrens of long-forgotten grim streets, lined with five-storey slum London outshone as Gateshead takes 'hippest street' award South Shore Road takes title in contest run by Google to name best streets in Britain The Sage music centre, one of the landmarks. Low Fell, Durham Road Catalogue description Redheugh Junior Mixed School, Prest Street, Gateshead. High street This is the bottom end of Low Felling showing St Patrick's RC School, Northern Machine Tool Works, Felling House and Farm, Heworth Lodge. Durham Road-Hartington Street (N-Bound) 21 25 28B 81 N21. Brandling Junction Railway Inn, G. Middlemist, Redheugh LangstafTs entry, Bottle bank Rabbitt banks, Pipewellgate The 71-year-old pulled out his revolver handgun and exchanged . Telephone (0191) 433 4699. Old Games. Looking Down Felling High StreetGo here to see aerial view of Felling High Street as it is nowhttps://www.google.co.uk/maps/@54.9512711,-1.5702351,349a,35y,90h/data=!3m1!1e3, https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@54.9512711,-1.5702351,349a,35y,90h/data=!3m1!1e3. Google maps - Interactive online maps including a "street view" Historic maps. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. prior to demolition. Queen's Head, Peter James Main, 230 High st I'm thinking of you" - Pablo Iglesias Maurer, At the end of October 1959 in the basement of 39 Gerrard Street - an unexceptional and damp space that was once a sort of rest room for taxi drivers and an occasional tea bar - Ronnie Scott opened his first jazz club. It was finding these unexpected gems that first prompted me to set up Local History Videos to showcase precious, overlooked archive films. High street Homeland. of White Bear, Wm. East street Register to find out more and create your first album! Brown's yard, Church street He was deeply loved by his parishioners. Sister's lane. She said: "It's clear from health reports in Gateshead Three Tuns, Mv. LIST OF STREETS, LANES, COURTS, &c. IN 1846, Beckington's yard. Rebecca street. Chapman's court, Hillgate Some of the children are six years old. Many images are available to buy. Soulsby's yard. Sun, John Watson, High st Redheugh Park 1st August 1970, when Gateshead FC beat Brechin 4-0. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Slew art's yd., High st Half Moon lane, High street, Hardy's yard. Leigbton*s entry, Pipewellgate, Leonard's court, High street One of the pioneer British revivalists he is probably best remembered for his playing on the early recordings by the Humphrey Lyttleton band. Warrens of long-forgotten grim streets, lined with five-storey slum tenements where sanitation was at a premium and overcrowding was rife. The Borough in its present state consists chiefly of the Fore street, one continued line of building of various and irregular appearance, extending above a mile along the great North road, and at last descending rapidly from Bottlebank to Tyne Bridge; and of several ancient streets or lanes, or more properly gates. Sun, Edward Gardner, Low Fell Old photo of Gateshead's High Street in 1910. Many of the images of housing to the. Free Online Library: Revisit the demolished slums and forgotten streets of old Gateshead; A new picture exhibition recalls the slums of old Gateshead which had been bulldozed and replaced by the 1950s. DONATE, Before the money moved in, Kings Cross was a place for born-and-bred locals, clubs and crime, See what really went on during that time in NYC's topless go-go bars, Chris Stein 's photographs of Debbie Harry and friends take us back to a great era of music. The result was a fascinating photographic record of the medieval, Georgian and Victorian streets of Gateshead, many of which were demolished by the 1950s. These two streets were built in the early 1900s and were named after the Reverend William Moore-Ede, Rector of Gateshead (1881-1901), who advocated National Pensions and did great work to feed the poor by setting up soup kitchens in times of need. Half Moon, James Scott, Bridge st Gateshead Streets & Directory 1846 Streets Abbot's yard, High street Akenhead's yard. The Duke and official party then visited a girls school at Darlington, before the Duke flew a helicopter to Gateshead. Featuring the new Gateshead Interchange frontage. Please contact us ahead of visiting to ensure access is available (maps may not be available if they are undergoing conservation). for our site. In 1926, boys of the Gateshead Schools Sports Association took part in a mass physical exercises display. Old Series of Newcastle upon Tyne 1862 Price 15.99 Revised New Colour Series of Newcastle upon Tyne 1901 Price 15.99 Popular Edition of Newcastle upon Tyne 1925 Price 15.99 3-Map Boxed Set of Newcastle upon Tyne 1862 Price 45 Old Maps Near Gateshead