Glimpse history through old images of Gosforth, in Newcastle upon Tyne, North East England.
Newcastle’s northern suburb of Gosforth covers what was once the settlement of Bulman Village.
This page includes videos of Gosforth High Street, South Gosforth, and Gosforth Park.
Old Pictures of Gosforth’s People & Places
Old picture of Charles John Brandling, English MP and Coal OwnerOld picture of Little Bridge, Gosforth, Newcatle upon Tyne, 1888Old picture of the Three Mile Bridge, Great North Road, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, circa 1890
Gosforth in the 1890s
Old photo of Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, circa 1895, possibly on Plate DayGosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, circa 1895, possibly Plate DayVintage photo of Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, circa 1895, possibly on Plate DayOld photo of the Boys Brigade at Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, in 1897
Gosforth in the Early 1900s
Old photo of the Great North Road, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, circa 1900The Presbyterian Church, United Methodist Free Church, and All Saints Church, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, circa 1900North Gosforth Church and St Nicholas Church, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, in 1900Old photo of Rectory Terrace, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, circa 1900Gosforth High Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, circa 1905Closeup of an old photo of Gosforth High Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, circa 1905Old photo closeup of Gosforth High Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, circa 1905Old photo of Davison’s Chemist, Gosforth High Street, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, in 1910Closeup of an old photo of Davison’s Chemist, Gosforth High Street, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, in 1910Old photo closeup of Davison’s Chemist, Gosforth High Street, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, in 1910, showing the nearby shops and tram shed entranceOld photo of the Sanderson Home for Crippled Children, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, in 1910Old photo of Elmfield Road, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, circa 1910Closeup of an old photo of Elmfield Road, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, circa 1910Old photo of an A class tram travelling between Central Station and Gosforth, Newcastle upon TyneOld photo of the Border Minstrel at Gosforth Park, Newcastle upon TyneCloseup of an old photo of the Border Minstrel at Gosforth Park, Newcastle upon TyneOld photo of the Newcastle Harriers Paperchase passing through Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, between 1910-1912Old photos of the 1911 Flying Competition at Gosforth Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, attended by Mrs Astley and James ValentineOld photos of the 1911 Flying Competition at Gosforth Park, Newcastle upon TyneOld photo of the Sunday School children of St Nicholas Church, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, in 1913Old photo of St Nicholas Hospital at Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, when it was being used as a WW1 War HospitalOld photo of Elmfield Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, in 1916Closeup of an old photo of Elmfield Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, in 1916
Gosforth: 1917 Map
These are extracts from the 1917 Boundary Commission map. They are low resolution so don’t show much detail, but demonstrate how much building and development has occurred since the map was created during WW1.
Extract of the Boundary Commission Map of 1917, showing the area around Cowgate
Extract of Boundary Commission Map of 1917, showing Kenton, Coxlodge, Gosforth, South Gosforth, and Jesmond in 1917
Boundary Commission Map of 1917, showing Kenton, Coxlodge, and Newbiggin
And here is the modern Google map for comparison:
Gosforth In the 1920s & 30s
Newcastle Libraries’ Collection photo of Little Bridge, GosforthClose up of Newcastle Libraries’ Collection photo of Little Bridge, GosforthClose up of Newcastle Libraries’ Collection photo of Little Bridge, Gosforth
Gosforth Park 1924
In 1924, an official event opened the extension of the tramway system through Gosforth Park.
A brass band played as Councillor Anthony Oates drove the first tram along, watched by a small crowd of well dressed people.
At the end, we watch the guests dismount the vehicle, with the men posing for the camera.
Newcastle’s New Extension Of Tramways AKA Newcastle’s New Extension Of Trams (1924) – British Pathé (YouTube)
A scene from Everyman, All Saints Church, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, 1931
Gosforth Park 1931
In 1931, large crowds turned out to see men and women carrying Legion banners at a ceremony conducted by the Bishop of Newcastle.
Dedication Of Legion Standards (1931) – British Pathé (YouTube)
Old photo of Bridge Row, South Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, in 1935Closeup of an old photo of Bridge Row, South Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, in 1935Closeup of an old photo of Bridge Row, South Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, in 1935, showing the viewOld photo of Haddricks Mill Road, South Gosforth, in 1939Closeup of an old photo of Haddricks Mill Road, South Gosforth, in 1939Old photo of trams in Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, in 1939, possibly at the junction where Henry Street meets the Great North RoadCloseup of an old photo of trams in Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, in 1939, possibly at the junction where Henry Street meets the Great North RoadOld photo closeup of trams in Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, in 1939, possibly at the junction where Henry Street meets the Great North RoadOld photo of the Scout Camp Swimming Pool, Gosforth Park, Newcastle upon Tyne
Gosforth in the 1940s
Old photo of the allotments and apartments at Moor Court, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, in 1940
Gosforth Trams in the 1940s
Old photo of a B Class Tram, number 232, at Gosforth Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, in 1946
Scrapped F Class Tram, number 106, at Gosforth Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, in 1948
B Class Tram number 282 travelling along the Great North Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, in 1948Old photo of a tram on Gosforth High Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, in 1948
Gosforth in the 1950s
1952 photo of the junction of Gosforth High Street and Church Road, Gosforth, Newcastle upon TyneCloseup of an old photo of the Royalty Cinema on Gosforth High Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, in 1952Closeup of an old photo of the shops at the junction of Gosforth High Street and Church Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, in 1952Gosforth Grammar School, Newcastle upon Tyne, in 1952The junction of Gosforth High Street and Church Road in Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, in 1953Closeup of an old photo of the junction of Gosforth High Street and Church Road in Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, in 1953Old photo of South Gosforth Station, Newcastle upon Tyne, in 1955The 1956 Gosforth Grammar School musicians
Gosforth in the 1960s
Old photo of firemen based at Gosforth Fire Station, Newcastle upon TyneOld photo of Gosforth Hotel and Royalty Cinema, Newcastle upon Tyne, circa 1960Closeup of an old photo of Gosforth Hotel and Royalty Cinema, Newcastle upon Tyne, circa 1960Closeup of the shops in an old photo of Gosforth Hotel and Royalty Cinema, Newcastle upon Tyne, circa 1960Old photo of the Gosforth Urban District Council offices, Newcastle upon Tyne, in September 1965The Gosforth Hotel in 1965, Newcastle upon TyneOld photo of the Royalty Cinema on Gosforth High Street, in 1965Old photo of the National Westminster Bank on Gosforth High Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, circa 1965Closeup of an old photo of the National Westminster Bank on Gosforth High Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, circa 1965Old photo of the NCB coal order office and the Woolworth Self Service Store on Gosforth High Street, Newcastle upon TyneOld photo of predestrians on Gosforth High Street, Newcastle upon TyneCloseup of an old photo of pedestrians on Gosforth High Street, Newcastle upon TyneOld photo of Gosfoth Library, Regent Farm Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, in 1969
Gosforth Grammar School in the 1960s
Art class at Gosforth Grammar School, Newcastle upon Tyne, in 1965
Technical Drawing Class at Gosforth Grammar School, Newcastle upon Tyne, in 1965
Physics laboratory at Gosforth Grammar School in 1965
Chemistry laboratory at Gosforth Grammar School, Newcastle upon Tyne, in 1965
Metalwork room at Gosforth Grammar School, Newcastle upon Tyne, in 1965
Sports Hall at Gosforth Grammar School, Newcastle upon Tyne, in 1965
Garden Village in the 1960s
Old photo of Hollywood Avenue in Gosforth Garden Village, Newcastle upon Tyne
Old photo of Hollywood Avenue, Gosforth Garden Village, Newcastle upon Tyne
1969 photo of children playing near the market garden, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne
Gosforth Park Hotel in the 1960s
Old photo of the Gosforth Park Hotel, Newcastle upon Tyne, in 1966
Old photo of the front of the Gosforth Park Hotel, Newcastle upon Tyne, in 1966
South Gosforth Railway Station in the 1960s
Old photo of Station Road, South Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, in the 1960s
Old photo of South Gosforth railway station, Newcastle upon Tyne, in the 1960s
1960s photo of South Gosforth railway station, Newcastle upon Tyne, in the 1960s
South Gosforth in the 1960s
Old photo of The Millstone pub at South Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, in 1967Old photo of Burn Cottages, South Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, in January 1967Old photo of the Brandling Villa, Haddricks Mills Road, South Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, in 1967
Gosforth in the 1970s
Old photo of Gosforth High Street in the 1970s, opposite Barclays BankCloseup of an old photo of Gosforth High Street in the 1970s, opposite Barclays BankCloseup of an old photo of Gosforth High Street in the 1970s,including Barclays BankOld photo of the junction of Gosforth High Street, Salters Road, and Church Road, in Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, in 1972Closeup of an old photo of the Royalty Cinema and shops on Gosforth High Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, in 1972Old photo of the Church Road junction and Queen Victoria Hotel in Gosforth, in 1972Old photo of Nicholas Avenue and the Lloyds Bank branch in Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, in 1972Old photo of the Gosforth Police Station and the junction of Hawthorn Road, in 1972Closeup of an old photo of the Gosforth Police Station, Hawthorn Road, 1972Closeup of an old photo of the junction of Hawthorn Road, Gosforth, in 1972Old photo of All Saints CofE Primary School in Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, in 1972Closeup of an old photo of All Saints CofE Primary School in Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, in 1972Old photo of Regent Farm Road, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, in 1977Old photo of the Salters Road roundabout near the Kenton Park shops in Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, in 1977
Old photo taken in 1978 inside St Nicholas’ Church in Church Road, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne
Old photo taken inside St Nicholas’ Church in Gosforth in 1978
Gosforth in the 1980s
Old photo of Gosforth High Street showing pedestrians waiting at the crossing
One Sunday afternoon in the run up to Christmas 1980, Bandmaster Bill Webb and his band entertained local residents.
NEWCASTLE CITY TEMPLE BAND 1980’s CAROL PLAYING IN GOSFORTH – Geoff Platt (YouTube)
The next video takes us on a drive to Gosforth High Street in 1983.
Drive to Gosforth High Street – 1983 – Newcastle Upon Tyne & UK – Video from the past (YouTube)
Gosforth in the 1990s
This clip is just a few seconds long, but shows huge crowds across Gosforth High Street for the Newcastle United Promotion in 1993.
Newcastle United Promotion 1993 Gosforth High Street – cheesepasty100 (YouTube)Old photo of The County, Gosforth High Street, in 1995Old photo of the Earl Grey on Gosforth High Street, in 19951995 photo of the Gosforth Hotel on the junction of Gosforth High Street and Salters Road1995 aerial photo of Church Road and nearby terraces in Gosforth, Newcastle upon TyneCloseup of a 1990s aerial photo showing the junction of the High Street and Church Street, Gosforth, Newcastle upon TyneCloseup of a 1995 aerial photo of Bath Terrace and Alwinton Terrace in Gosforth, Newcastle upon TyneCloseup of a 1995 aerial photo of Alwinton Terrace, Bath Terrace, and Harley Terrace, in Gosforth, Newcastle upon TyneCloseup of a 1995 aerial photo of Bath Terrace and Alwinton Terrace, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne1995 photo of The Blacksmiths Arms and Alison’s Jewellers on Gosforth High Street, Newcastle upon Tyne1990s aerial photo of GEMS and St Oswalds schools with nearby housingCloseup of a 1990s aerial photo of Gosforth Park First School and Whitebridge Park, Gosforth, Newcastle upon TyneCloseup of a 1990s aerial photo of housing close to Great North Road, Gosforth, Newcastle upon TyneCloseup of a 1990s aerial photo of Granville Road and Stratmore Road in Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne1998 photo of the entrance to the Gosforth Shopping Centre on Gosforth High Street1998 photo of Thomas Cook, Oxfam, and Thorpes on Gosforth High StreetCloseup of a 1998 photo of Thomas Cook, Oxfam, and Thorpes, Gosforth High Street1998 photo of Earl Grey, Ladbrokes, Halifax building society, Highlander, photo shop, Queen Victoria, on Gosforth High StreetCloseup of a 1998 photo of the shops and pubs near the Church Road and Gosforth High Street junction1998 photo of the Queen Victoria pub on Gosforth High Street, Newcastle upon TyneCloseup of a 1998 photo of the Queen Victoria pub and nearby shops, Gosforth High Street, Newcastle upon Tyne1998 photo of QSV Hairdressing, Royal Blossom restaurant, and Sunset Boulevard tanning salon in the old Globe Cinema, Salters Road, GosforthCloseup of a 1998 photo of QSV Hairdressing salon, Royal Blossom resturant entrance, and Sunset Boulevard tanning salon on Salters Road, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne1998 photo of the Regent Centre Metro Station, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne1998 photo of the Regent Centre Bus Station, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne1998 photo of Castle Dene School on Freeman Road, South Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne1998 photo of St Peter’s School on Freeman Road, South Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne1998 photo of prefabs on Bede Walk, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne1998 photo of All Saints Church, West Avenue, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne1990s photo of the rear of St Nicholas Hospital, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne
The Millstone pub, filmed in 1999, is located on Haddricks Mill Road, South Gosforth.
Millstone Pub 1999 – Ken Slater (YouTube)
Gosforth in the 21st Century
Gosforth West is the best, as they used to say. These days it’s Gosforth Junior High Academy. Here’s a collection of photos of the 2008 leavers, including a trip to Lightwater Valley and another to Paris.
Gosforth West Middle School 07/08 (Gosforth Junior) – abada567 (YouTube)
A sudden storm and overflowing drains on 6 September 2008 left a cul-de-sac in Brunton Park flooded, with fire fighters using hydrolic pumps to clear the water away.
Gosforth floods september 2008 – ChronicleLive (YouTube)
Downfall of Northern Rock
Old photo of the Northern Rock building at the Regent Centre, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, in 1969
After the financial crash and the downfall of Northern Rock, an important part of the local economy, Newcastle City Council bought the recently constructed Northern Rock headquarters for about £22 million in early 2009.
See inside the Northern Rock Tower – ChronicleLive (YouTube)
Northern Rock’s crisis meant government intervention and a 2009 half year loss of £472.2 million.
Northern Rock reports heavy losses this year – ODN (YouTube)
The Sanderson Hospital
Old photo of the Sanderson Home for Crippled Children, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, in 1910
It is perhaps surprising how quickly the Sanderson Hospital fell into disrepair. And frustrating for local residents how long it is taking for the site to become more than the local eyesore.
Opened on 30 September 1897 as a home for destitute children, the Sanderson Home for Destitute and Crippled Children was solidly built and set in spacious grounds. By 1914 it was extended to accommodate more patients as a private hospital, renaming itself the WJ Sanderson Orthopaedic Hospital and School for Children in 1935.
The NHS took over the site from July 1948, until its closure in 2005. They renamed it the Sanderson Orthopaedic Hospital in 1950, before the final change of Sanderson Hospital in 1964.
Between 1974 and 1996, the site was used for care of the elderly. The annex known as the Sanderson Centre was used for outpatients services until 2003.
By July 2009, the old site was in a terrible state, as shown in the following recording.
Exploring the old Sanderson Hospital in Newcastle – rasmusrahkamo (YouTube)
November 2010 saw the sudden appearance of heavy snow, worse than the UK had experienced for several years.
This mobile footage shows Gosforth High Street in the evening, with the occasional cars and pedestrians struggling through the difficult conditions.
Snow in Gosforth – colbear1979 (YouTube)
In 2012, as the UK struggled with the aftermath of the financial crash, High Streets also faced competition from emerging online retailers.
Business retailer and TV personality Mary Portas headed a national campaign and cometition to rejuvinate local high streets. The Gosforth Town Team made their case in the following video.
Gosforth High Street Portas Pilot Bid – trinitygosforth
Just 12 seconds long, this tilt shift video gives a glimpse of one corner of Gosforth High Street in the summer of 2012.
Gosforth – David Carr (YouTube)
On 28 June 2012, Gosforth wasn’t as badly hit by the floods as the Quayside or Scotswood Road, but some properties were damaged and the worst affected roads caused serious traffic problems.
Flooding in Gosforth, Newcastle, 28 June 2012 – littlerower1 (YouTube)
Flooding in Gosforth, Newcastle, 28 June 2012 – littlerower1 (YouTube)
The Post Office Directory of Durham and Northumberland
by Kelly and Company
Published in 1879
Old Photos of Gosforth
1888-1939
Old Photos of Gosforth Part 1 (1888-1939) – Local History Videos on YouTube
1940-1969
Old Photos of Gosforth Part 2 (1940-1969) – Local History Videos on YouTube
1970-1998
Old Photos of Gosforth Part 3 (1970-1998) – Local History Videos on YouTube
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