Newcastle Upon Tyne Collection

Byker Wall, Newcastle Upon Tyne, 1974

The Swing Bridge, Newcastle. Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. 14th October 1920

Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. The superstructure of the new Tyne Bridge was given a further push, and Church Street, Gateshead, was completely bridged

Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. The Gateshead erection masts, from which the half arch is suspended. Steady progress is being made with the new Tyne Bridge

Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. Steel erectors standing where the top booms are almost touching. The Tyne Bridge is a through arch bridge over the River Tyne in North East England

Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. Hoisting the Union Jack on the top after the joining up of the bridge. The Tyne Bridge is a through arch bridge over the River Tyne in North East England

Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. The bridge on the Gateshead side. The Tyne Bridge is a through arch bridge over the River Tyne in North East England, linking Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead

The switchboard at the Newcastle Telephone Exchange. 24th Januaray 1931

Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. The Union Jack on the top after the joining up of the bridge. The Tyne Bridge is a through arch bridge over the River Tyne in North East England

Remembrance day at Eldon Square, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear. 11th November 1962

View from the top of Anderson and Garland of the work starting on the New Science development at Marlborough Crescent / Cattle Market. Newcastle, 8th August 1996

Aerial view of the Centre for Life, Newcastle. But to be opened in May 2000. 27th June 1999

The Cattle Market in Newcastle. 24th June 1996

Market Street, Newcastle. July 1979

Pilgrim Street, Newcastle. October 1970

Boy George (singer - born George Alan O Dowd) arrives in Newcastle, in June 1983. At the time, Boy Georges band Culture Club had released their 1982 Top 5 in the UK album " Kissing To Be

The central tower of the Swing Bridge, Newcastle. Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. 19th April 1930

One of the new trackless trolley buses to be put into service in Newcastle shortly. 26th July 1935

Ponteland Cottage Homes. Ponteland is a village to the north-west of Newcastle, Cottage Homes were established there in 1903

The 50th anniversary of the opening of St Michaels R. C
The 50th anniversary of the opening of St Michaels R.C. Church, Newcastle, was signalised by singing of the Pontifical High Mass by Dr, Gray Graham, Auxiliary Bishop of Edinburgh

The Smithy at Ponteland - a typically rural scene. This forge bears the date 1822. Circa 1930

Smiles and flowers greet HRH The Princess of Wales, Princess Diana in Moseley Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, North East England Picture taken 22nd May 1986

Princess Diana, HRH The Princess of Wales during her visit to Newcastle Upon Tyne, North East England. The Princess smiles as she receives a red rose from a man in the crowd at St

Students receiving their GCSE results at Blakelaw School. 21st August 1997

The Hoppings fair, held on the Town Moor in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. The belle of the sideshow attracts the attention of both young and old as they listed to the showmans patter

Testing beacon light bulbs at the Lemington Glass Works Ltd, Lemington, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. 25th January 1945. P13474

La Dolce Vita, Nightclub, Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. 28th July 1979

Councillor Doris Starkey, the Lord Mayor of Newcastle, sitting at a table. 22nd November 1978

Work in progress on one of the air raid shelters which is being constructed by the Newcastle authorities for the residents of Noble Street

General view of the site for the International Centre for Life. Newcastle. 30th December 1997

Market Street, Newcastle. December 1975

Pilgrim Street, Newcastle. April 1971

Construction of the new Tyne Bridge, Newcastle. Progress with the new Tyne Bridge proceeds apace, and a further forward push is contemplated this weekend from the Newcastle side

New Tyne Bridge. The Tyne Bridge is a through arch bridge over the River Tyne in North East England, linking Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead. Circa 1928

New Tyne Bridge. Dramatic view of the Tyne Bridge with the High Level Bridge and the Swing Bridge receding into the distance behind it

Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. The huge structure of the new Tyne Bridge is given a push of 35 feet on the Newcastle side of the river

Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. The first "push"
Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. The first " push" from the Newcastle side of the river of the massive steel structure set up in position in Pilgrim Street for the new Tyne Bridge was

Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. The Tyne Bridge is a through arch bridge over the River Tyne in North East England, linking Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead. September 1926

Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. Riveters at work on the lower boom. These men are working 180 feet above the river but the great height does not worry them in the slightest

Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. The huge steel framework which has been assembled at the Newcastle side. The Tyne Bridge is a through arch bridge over the River Tyne in North East England

Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. A large crowd were keenly interested in the lifting and placing in position of one of the huge castings to span the high columns of he new Tyne Bridge

In celebration of the jubilee of the Newcastle Swing Bridge, a brief ceremony was held on the lower deck of the bridge. Pictured, the bridge decorated for the occasion, in its normal position

A lorry brings rolls of newsprint to the Evening Chronicle office in Westgate Road, Newcastle. Circa 1929

A moor corner - showing farming implements arrived for the Northumberland County Show. Spital Tongues Windmill in background. Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. 16th July 1932

North East Coast Exhibition. 15th May 1929

A fall of snow transforms Barras Bridge and St Thomas Church in the centre background. Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. 16th December 1935

Darn Crook, Newcastle, with lorries transporting meat, beer, vegetables and household goods. 28th February 1931

The old windmill at Spital Tongues, Newcastle, and one of the main roads leading into the city, under snow. 17th December 1927

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