Discover the photographic work of Laszlo Torday (show and tell)

One of the highlights of our collection are the photographic albums by Laszlo Torday (1890 – 1975), 2025 marks 50 years since his death.

Torday was a chemical engineer, industrialist and keen amateur photographer. He arrived in Tynemouth in January 1940 from Hungary and eventually moved to Jesmond.

His photographs reflect his interest in the streets and people of Newcastle especially of the Heaton and Jesmond area. It’s fascinating to look through and see how the city has changed, but also how many areas can still be recognised, from these wonderful images.

You can view a 1,000 of these images on our Flickr page, https://www.flickr.com/photos/newcastlelibraries/albums/72157632024528422

Join us to view the original albums and enjoy a trip down memory lane.

Timings & Tours

Wednesday 17 September:

14:00 - 15:00

Location & directions

Newcastle City Library, Charles Avison Building, 33 New Bridge Street West, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE1 8AX

Directions:

Event takes place at City Library in Bewick Hall, Level 2, in the heart of the City.

Contact on day:

Sarah Mulligan

Telephone number:

+441912787878

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Please book through the libraries eventbrite page.

Booking contact name:

Sarah Mulligan

Booking telephone number:

+441912787878

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking website:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/newcastle-libraries-3037748424

Booking opens:

01 Aug 2025 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

17 Sep 2025 12:00 AM

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

20

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s)

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