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:
- **NOT FOUND**
- Booking conditions:
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)
