Lost Newcastle, talk by Ken Hutchinson
Newcastle City Library, Charles Avison Building, 33 New Bridge Street West, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE1 8AX
The talk is based upon a book written in 2014 and features many pictures of lost scenes of Newcastle which were taken from Newcastle Libraries extensive photograph collection. The talk will feature many lost streets, buildings, bridges, pubs, shops, gates, arcades and churches.
Pictures include the Newgate, Westgate, Royal Arcade, St Mary the Virgin Hospital, Eldon Square, Greenmarket, Medieval Bridge, Blackfriars, the Infirmary and even St James’ Park with floodlight pylons to name but a few.
It is amazing how many fascinating buildings and structures have been lost over time and some not that long ago such as the new Basil Spence Library in Newcastle, the rotunda café in Eldon Square and such pubs as Bourgognes, Burton House and the Farmer’s Rest.
Timings & Tours
- Thursday 18 September:
- 17:30pm
Location & directions
Newcastle City Library, Charles Avison Building, 33 New Bridge Street West, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE1 8AX
- Directions:
- Event takes place in City Library, Bewick Hall, Level 2, in the heart of the City Centre.
- Contact on day:
- Sarah Mulligan
- Telephone number:
- +441912787878
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Book using Newcastle 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:
- 60
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)
