How the Other Half Lived
Guildhall, Sandhill, Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE1 3AF
Sandhill was the centre of thriving Newcastle from medieval times until the 18th Century. Its name is said to drive from the original “hill of naked sand” which eventually became reclaimed from the tidal sand of the Tyne. In Sandhill rich and poor lived cheek by jowl, the oldest part of
town. By the mid 18th Century wealthy residents began to move away from the riverside because of the noise, pollution, overcrowding and industry, they migrated to the more fashionable (and cleaner) parts of developing Newcastle leaving the Sandhill and Quayside to the poor.
Timings & Tours
- Friday 06 September:
- 14.30
Location & directions
Guildhall, Sandhill, Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE1 3AF
- Directions:
- Meet at the Guildhall. Finish at Holy Jesus Hospital.
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Although pre-booking is usually required, we accept walk ups on the day should spaces be available. Your participation in the guided walk is at your own risk and we shall not be held liable under any circumstances for any matter arising out of your participation. We accept no responsibility or liability for loss or injury (other than for matters for which we are not legally able to exclude or limit liability). We have public liability insurance.
- Booking website:
- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/heritage-open-days-how-the-other-half-lived-walking-tour-tickets-919501913977
- Booking opens:
- 01 Aug 2024 09:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 04 Sep 2024 05:00 PM
Accessibility details
This walk is not wheelchair accessible. There are several sets of stairs and uneven ground. To attend our walks you need to be reasonably fit, prepared to be responsible for your own safety, and to supervise any children in your care. Appropriate clothing and footwear is recommended. Newcastle is an historic city with uneven pavements and narrow passages add to its unique character. There are also often steps to navigate.
Additional information
- Max no of people per tour:
- 60
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
