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Marsden Lime Kilns
A large nineteenth century range of industrial kilns, basically of two types. Seven complete and one semi-complete kilns are housed within a massive stone battery, having a total of 15 draw arches,...
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Souter Lighthouse
When it opened in 1871 Souter was the most advanced lighthouse in the world. It is sited on Lizard Point but named after Souter Point about one mile south, to avoid confusion with the Lizard Lighthouse...
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Pottery Lane Redevelopment
Olympian submitted a detailed planning application to Newcastle City Council on 13th December 2019 for the development of 519 Build to Rent apartments.It seems the site has finally come to life on my...
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Saville Row
At the southern end of Northumberland Street, Saville Row runs eastwards to John Dobson Street.The first description I can find of Saville Row is in the Historical Account of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne...
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Ellison Place
Ellison Place was named after Cuthbert Ellison, Sheriff of Newcastle in 1544 and Mayor in 1549 and 1554.The Ellison family (later the Carr-Ellisons) have a long and influential association with the...
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Carliol Square
Carliol Square is located on the east side of Newcastle city centre. The name derives from the Carilol family who once owned land here (the family de Carliol at Newcastle was noted in 13th century)....
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Castle Leazes Halls of Residence Demolition
Castle Leazes is an iconic staple of student life here at Newcastle University with tens of thousands of students calling it home over the last 56 years.While the accommodation provided around 1,250...
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Pilgrim Place
Pilgrim Place is the last major part of the Pilgrim Street East project. It comprises of two office blocks, an underground car park and a public square which will be built on land bounded by Pilgrim...
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Bolam Street, Byker - Construction of New Houses
Planners from Newcastle City Council have approved plans to develop 24 new affordable homes for rent in Byker.The homes will be developed near Bolam Street, on land next to Harbottle Park on the site...
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Spillers Quay & Malmo Quay
Spillers and Malmo Quay are on the Quayside either side of where the Ouseburn enters the Tyne. Malmo Quay is to the west of the Ouseburn and Spillers Quay to the east.Malmo Quay, also called...
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Gateshead Old Town Hall and Municipal Buildings
The foundation stone for the Old Town Hall was laid in 1868: a stand collapsed during the ceremony killing a member of the public. Construction work was delayed after preparatory work penetrated a coal...
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Gateshead Highway A167(M) Flyover
The A167 Gateshead Highway flyover was closed on Friday 13 December 2024 after inspectors flagged serious concerns with one of its concrete supporting pillars. The road beneath the flyover is also...
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Pilgrim Street Redevelopment, Former Fire Station
The Grade II Listed fire station was officially opened in 1934 as part of a multi-functional, civic building which also included a police station and magistrates court.Roman numerals above the corner...
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