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Cowgate, Newcastle Upon Tyne: History in Old Images

Old photo of the disused Old Mill and Pit at Cowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne, in 1896

Enjoy a glimpse of history through old images of Cowgate, in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, England, UK.

Old Photos of Cowgate

Old photo of the cottages at Cowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne, in 1890
Old photo of the cottages at Cowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne, in 1890
Old photo of the disused Old Mill and Pit at Cowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne, in 1896
Old photo of the disused Old Mill and Pit at Cowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne, in 1896
Old photo of the windmill, inn and cottages at Cowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne, in 1896
Old photo of the windmill, inn and cottages at Cowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne, in 1896
Old photo of the windmill and Windmill Inn at Cowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne, in 1896
Old photo of the windmill and Windmill Inn at Cowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne, in 1896
Closeup of an old photo of the mill and Windmill Inn, Cowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne, in 1896
Closeup of an old photo of the mill and Windmill Inn, Cowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne, in 1896
Closeup of an old photo of the cottage next to the Windmill Inn, Cowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne, in 1896
Closeup of an old photo of the cottage next to the Windmill Inn, Cowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne, in 1896
Old photo of the Windmill Inn, Cowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne
Old photo of the Windmill Inn, Cowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne
Old photo of Cowgate Mill and the Windmill Inn, Cowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne, in 1896
Old photo of Cowgate Mill and the Windmill Inn, Cowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne, in 1896
Old photo of Ponteland Road, Cowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne, in 1905
Old photo of Ponteland Road, Cowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne, in 1905

Old Map of Cowgate

In 1879, Kelley and Company published “The Post Office Directory of Durham and Northumberland”.

It has little to say about the settlement.

Cowgate is a hamlet in this township, 2 miles north-west from Newcastle

The Post Office Directory of Durham and Northumberland, 1825

We do learn on other pages that Thurtell & Kersey were trading from Cowgate, George Stephenson was running the Grey Hull, and Edward Tanner was a local beer retailer.

Extract of the Boundary Commission Map of 1917, showing the area around Cowgate
Extract of the Boundary Commission Map of 1917, showing the area around Cowgate

Compare the area in 1917 to how it looks today:

Changed beyond all recognition!

Cowgate in the 1960s

Old photo of the Bloxham Brickworks chimneys at Cowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne
Old photo of the Bloxham Brickworks chimneys at Cowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne
Old photo showing the radial under construction at what is now the junction in front of Morrisons Supermarket, Cowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne
Old photo showing the radial under construction at what is now the junction in front of Morrisons Supermarket, Cowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne
Closeup of an old photo focusing on the homes opposite Bloxham's Brickworks (now Morrisons), Cowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne
Closeup of an old photo focusing on the homes opposite Bloxham’s Brickworks (now Morrisons), Cowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne
Old photo showing construction of the Cowgate Pedestrian Underpass, Newcastle upon Tyne
Old photo showing construction of the Cowgate Pedestrian Underpass, Newcastle upon Tyne
Closeup of an old photo showing construction of the Cowgate Pedestrian Underpass
Closeup of an old photo showing construction of the Cowgate Pedestrian Underpass
Old photo of the North West Radial Road in Cowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne, in 1967
Old photo of the North West Radial Road in Cowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne, in 1967
Old photo showing the rear of The Windmill pub in 1967, Cowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne
Old photo showing the rear of The Windmill pub in 1967, Cowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne
Old photo showing the completed Pedestrian Underpass at Cowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne, in 1967
Old photo showing the completed Pedestrian Underpass at Cowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne, in 1967
Old photo of Moorside Court, Cowgate, Newcatle upon Tyne, in 1967
Old photo of Moorside Court, Cowgate, Newcatle upon Tyne, in 1967
Old photo of Sheriff Lees School, Cowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne, in 1971
Old photo of Sheriff Lees School, Cowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne, in 1971
Old photo of children preparing for a show at Cowgate School, Cypress Avenue, Newcastle upon Tyne
Old photo of children preparing for a show at Cowgate School, Cypress Avenue, Newcastle upon Tyne
Old photo of Montague Primary School, Moorview Crescent, Cowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne, in 1971
Old photo of Montague Primary School, Moorview Crescent, Cowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne, in 1971

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Hi, I’m Debbie. I’ve enjoyed books, films, and documentaries about history for more than 30 years. My favourite trips with friends and family are to museums, historic houses, archaeological sites, and I love unearthing old photos and archive film bringing history to life.

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