Glimpse history through old images of Tyne & Wear, England, UK.
Axwell Park
Engraving of Axwell Park, published in 1786. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Image of Axwell Hall, published in “Westmoreland, Cumberland, Durham, and Northumberland, illustrated: from original drawings by Thomas Allom, George Pickering, &c, with descriptions by T. Rose”, published in 1835. From the archives of the British Library/Flikr.Old photo of two women with a bicycle at Axwell Park. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of the railway gate close to the entrance of Axwell Park, with buildings beyond. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of the lost Ragged Boy statue, which was installed outside the Newcastle Ragged School in Garth Heads (off City Road) in Sandgate in Octiber 1847, before being moved to a succession of sites including Axwell Park in 1922. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of a large oak tree in the grounds of Axwell Park. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Closeup of the photo of Axwell Park Villa, taken around 1900. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Closeup of the old photo of building close to the entrance of Axwell Park. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of Axwell Park Villa, taken around 1900. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of the gardens at Axwell Park. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of the bridge across the River Derwent at Axwell Park. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of Axwell Hall from the driveway, taken in 1920. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Monograph image of Axwell Hall, from “History of the Parish of Ryton, including the parishes of Winlaton, Stella and Greenside” by William Bourn, published in 1896. From the archives of the British Library/Flikr.Old photo of Axwell Hall. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of Axwell Park Lodge, with gates to the estate. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.
Extract of the map on page 286 of “Transactions”, published 1852, showing Backworth and its geology. Thanks to Newcastle Libraries’ Service.Old photo of the Metro test track at Backworth, probably taken sometime around 1975-1980. Thanks to Newcastle Libraries’ Service.Old photo of Backworth Hall, North Tyneside, England, taken around 1913. Thanks to Newcastle Libraries’ Service.Closeup of old photo of Backworth Village, taken about 1910. Thanks to Newcastle Libraries’ Service.Old photo of Backworth Village, North Tyneside, taken about 1910. Thanks to Newcastle Libraries’ Service.Old photo of Backworth Colliery, North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, England. Thanks to Newcastle Libraries’ Service.1980s photo of the Backworth War Memorial, Tyneside, England. Thanks to Newcastle Libraries’ Service.
Haystack and workers at Forest Lodge, Longbenton, in 1897 (Newcastle Libraries’ Collection)Closeup of photo of cows and buildings in Longbenton taken c1900. Original held by Newcastle Libraries’ Collection.Closeup of photo of cows and buildings in Longbenton taken c1900. Original held by Newcastle Libraries’ Collection.Photo of cows and buildings in Longbenton taken c1900. Original held by Newcastle Libraries’ Collection.Closeup of Benton Golf Course aerial photo taken in the 1930s. Original held by Newcastle Libraries’ Collection.Benton Golf Course aerial photo taken in the 1930s, showing housing. Original held by Newcastle Libraries’ Collection.Benton Golf Course aerial photo taken in the 1930s. Original held by Newcastle Libraries’ Collection.Closeup of Benton National School photo taken in 1870, showing house next door and hint of buildings beyond. Original held by Newcastle Libraries’ Collection.Closeup of Benton National School photo taken in 1870. Original held by Newcastle Libraries’ Collection.Benton National School in 1870. Newcastle Libraries’ Collection.
Old photo of Dunston Power Station from across the River Tyne, in the back lane of Clara Street, Benwell, in 1967 or 1968. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.St John’s Mission, Benwell, Newcastle upon Tyne, taken around 1880. The Mission is in a converted two-storey stone house. Thanks to Newcastle Libraries’ Collection.Closeup of the photo of Adelaide Terrace Benwell c.1960. Original held in Newcastle Libraries’ Collection.Closeup of the photo of Adelaide Terrace Benwell c.1960. Original held in Newcastle Libraries’ Collection.Photo of Adelaide Terrace Benwell c.1960. Original held in Newcastle Libraries’ Collection.
Hall of Consett and Birtley – family crest and historic family tree, from page 159 of
“Pedigrees recorded at the visitations of the county palatine of Durham made by William Flower, Norroy king-of-arms, in 1575, by Richard St. George, Norroy king-of-arms, in 1615, and by William Dugdale, Norroy king-of-arms, in 1666”Old newspaper clipping about Walter H Armstrong, from the Illustrated Chronicle, 9th August 1915.Old postcard of Harrass Bank, Birtley, Tyne & Wear, thanks to Mark Crombie’s extensive collection of vintage postcards on Flikr.Old postcard of Harrass Bank, Birtley, Tyne & Wear, thanks to Mark Crombie’s extensive collection of vintage postcards on Flikr.
Blakelaw Library in 1952, thanks to Newcastle Libraries’ ServiceBlakelaw School in the library, in 1977, the year of Queen Elizabeth II’s Silver Jubilee, thanks to Newcastle Libraries’ ServiceBlakelaw School in 1971, thanks to Newcastle Libraries’ ServiceBlakelaw Library in 1982, celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the library branch building, thanks to Newcastle Libraries’ ServiceBlakelaw Flats in 1967, thanks to Newcastle Libraries’ ServiceMoulton Place Blakelaw in 1971, thanks to Newcastle Libraries’ ServiceBlakelaw Library in 2015, thanks to Newcastle Libraries’ ServiceCloseup of the photo of the 30th Anniversary at Blakelaw Library, showing the Blakelaw Past and Present display, and the “Paintings by Mr P Sursham, 4 Cragstone Avenue, Blakelaw”, thanks to Newcastle Libraries’ ServiceSlatyford Cottage, Blakelaw Lane, c.1935, thanks to Newcastle Libraries’ ServiceOld photo of Blakelaw Library being demolished 1994, thanks to Newcastle Libraries’ Service
Old photo of The Crow Tree pub, in the grounds of Blaydon Rugby Club at Swalwell, taken in 1911. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.The A1 Blaydon Bridge under construction in 1990. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Closeup of an old photo of Church Street in Blaydon-on-Tyne, taken around 1890. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Closeup of an old photo of Church Street in Blaydon-on-Tyne, taken around 1890. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of the Blaydon Burn Colliery Locomotive taken around 1896, when the industrial area at the bottom of the hill contained a corn mill, gas works, brick works, stone quarry, coke ovens, and several coal mining pits. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.1907 promotional material of Robert Scott, Winlaton Ward, Blaydon Urban District Council. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of St Cuthert’s Church at the bottom of Blaydon Bank, taken around 1890. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.The head of the statue of Giuseppe Garibaldi, commissioned by Joseph Cowen, is on display at Blaydon Library. The rest of the statue, depicting the general famed for his contribution to unifying the Italian states into one country, was destroyed at the turn of the 20th century by a group of anarchists. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr. On 1st December 1990, Mr J.J. Enoltz (Chairman of Edmund Nuttal) presented an album of photographs to Queen Elizabeth II, at the official opening of the Blaydon Bridge on the A1. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of Blaydon Secondary School in 1923. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of Blaydon Manure Company in 1923. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of Path Head Cottage on the outskirts of Blaydon-on-Tyne, taken in 1920. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Closeup of an old photo of Path Head Cottage on the outskirts of Blaydon-on-Tyne, taken in 1920. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Closeup of an old photo of Wesley Place, Blaydon, taken in 1920. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Closeup of an old photo of Wesley Place, Blaydon, taken in 1920. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of Wesley Place, Blaydon, taken in 1920. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of the Blaydon and District Orchestral Society. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old class photo of Blaydon Junior School. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of the Blaydon War Memorial, taken around 1931, with a close up of the landscape in the background. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of Blaydon Power Station in 1950. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Spectators at the 1962 Blaydon Races Centenary enjoyed a parade along the Scotswood Road, which then went over the Scotswood Bridge, and on to Blaydon. In this image we can see the Cruddas Park flats under construction, and the Scotswood Road buildings disappearing. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Spectators at the 1962 Blaydon Races Centenary enjoyed a parade along the Scotswood Road, over the Scotswood Bridge, and on to Blaydon. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of Church Street in Blaydon-on-Tyne, taken around 1890. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Photo of Blaydon Bridge on the A1, taken in 1997. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Closeup of an old photo of Church Street, Blaydon-on-Tyne, taken around 1890. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Closeup of an old photo of Church Street in Blaydon-on-Tyne, taken around 1890. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of the Station Hotel in Blaydon-on-Tyne, taken in 1890. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Closeup of an old photo of Church Street in Blaydon-on-Tyne, taken around 1890. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of Church Street in Blaydon-on-Tyne, taken around 1890. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Closeup of an old photo of the Station Hotel in Blaydon-on-Tyne, taken in 1890. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Closeup of an old photo of the Station Hotel in Blaydon-on-Tyne, taken in 1890. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.
Byker Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, taken about 1905. In the distance on the left hand side is the Grand Theatre. Thanks to Newcastle Libraries’ CollectionCloseup of 1974 photo of Shields Road, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne. Original held by Newcastle Libraries’ Collection.Closeup of 1974 photo of Shields Road, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne. Original held by Newcastle Libraries’ Collection.1974 photo of Shields Road, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne. Original held by Newcastle Libraries’ Collection.Closeup of old photo of Shields Road, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne. Taken in the early 20th century. Original photo held by Newcastle Libraries’ Collection.Closeup of old photo of Shields Road, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne. Taken in the early 20th century. Original photo held by Newcastle Libraries’ Collection.Closeup of old photo of Shields Road, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne. Taken in the early 20th century. Original photo held by Newcastle Libraries’ Collection.Old photo of Shields Road, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne. Taken in the early 20th century. Original photo held by Newcastle Libraries’ Collection.
Spectators at the 1962 Blaydon Races Centenary enjoyed a parade along the Scotswood Road, which then went over the Scotswood Bridge, and on to Blaydon. In this image we can see the Cruddas Park flats under construction, and the Scotswood Road buildings disappearing. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Cruddas Park 1965; closeup of old photo, held in the Newcastle Libraries’ CollectionCruddas Park 1965; old photo part of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collection
Closeup of photo of West Road in Denton Burn, 1938 – Newcastle Libraries’ CollectionCloseup of photo of West Road in Denton Burn, 1938 – Newcastle Libraries’ CollectionCloseup of photo of West Road in Denton Burn, 1938 – Newcastle Libraries’ CollectionCloseup of photo of West Road in Denton Burn, 1938 – Newcastle Libraries’ CollectionWest Road in Denton Burn, 1938 – Newcastle Libraries’ Collection
Closeup of an old photo of Redheugh Hall, Dunston, in 1900. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Closeup of an old photo of road works outside the Dunston Post Office and New Club. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Closeup of an old photo of Ellsion Road in Dunston, taken in the mid 1920s. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Closeup of an old photo of road works outside the Dunston Post Office and New Club, showing the Nicholas Politis English & Foreign Produce shop, advertising “Foreign Money Exchanged”. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Closeup of an old photo of the Dunston street where the asylum stood, taken around 1910. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Closeup of an old photo of the War Memorial in Dunston, taken around 1930, at the junction of Ellison Road and King George Avenue. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Closeup of an old photo of Redheugh Hall, Dunston, in 1900. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Closeup of an old photo of Ellsion Road in Dunston, taken in the mid 1920s. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Closeup of an old photo of the War Memorial in Dunston, taken around 1930, at the junction of Ellison Road and King George Avenue, with the Methodist Church to the right. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of the CWS Soapworks on the River Tyne at Dunston, taken in 1995. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of The Avenue, Dunston, taken in 1910. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of the Dunston Power Station, taken around 1950. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of Redheugh Hall, Dunston, in 1900. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.The label under this amateur dramatic stage performance reads : “LAYING DOWN THE LAW. Dame Scarlet (Miss M. Hayton) wielding a club to good effect in a scene from “The King of Sherwood” given by Dunston Primitive Methodist Church Young People’s Operatic Society. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of the interior of St Nicholas’s Church in Dunston, taken around 1945, the year World War II ended. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of Christ Church in Dunston, taken around 1905. The building was demolished in 1976 due to subsidence problems. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of workers at Dunston’s Power Station, taken in the 1930s. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of Dunston’s Power Station, taken from across the River Tyne around 1950. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of the old asylum at Dunston, taken around 1910. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of the Clayton & Davie ship breakers yard at Dunston, maybe in the 1980s. Notice the view across the River Tyne – all those industrial buildings are long gone! From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of The Rocket housing tower, with the nearby flats and retail units, taken in 1973. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old aerial photo of the Dunston Power Station next to the River Tyne, taken for the Electrical Times Power Station Series. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old colourised photo of the Staithes at Dunston, busy with ships. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of Dunston Power Station from across the River Tyne, in the back lane of Clara Street, Benwell, in 1967 or 1968. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of Dunston Power Station. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo postcard of Hexham Road in Dunston, which was posted in 1931. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of (volunteers at?) the Dunston Soup Kitchen, taken around 1926. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old picture of Dunston Hill, drawn around 1795. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old colourised picture of Dunston Lodges, undated. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of the Dunston staithes, taken in 1965. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old aerial photo of the Dunston industrial area next to the River Tyne, taken in 1939, the year World War II broke out. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of a loaded ship (probably with coke) at the Dunston docks, taken around 1920. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of Ellsion Road in Dunston, taken in the mid 1920s. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of the War Memorial in Dunston, taken around 1930, at the junction of Ellison Road and King George Avenue, with the Methodist Church to the right. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of road works outside the Dunston Post Office and New Club. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old colourised photo of shipping on the River Tyne at Dunston, taken around 1890. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of Rendel Street, Dunston. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.
Closeup of an old photo of Gateshead’s High Street in 1910. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Closeup of an old photo of Gateshead’s High Street in 1910. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of Gateshead’s High Street in 1910. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.
Close up of Newcastle Libraries’ Collection photo of Little Bridge, GosforthClose up of Newcastle Libraries’ Collection photo of Little Bridge, GosforthNewcastle Libraries’ Collection photo of Little Bridge, GosforthCloseup of a Newcastle Libraries’ Collection photo of Gosforth High Street in 1952, showing the shops across the junction from the Queen Victoria HotelCloseup of a Newcastle Libraries’ Collection photo of Gosforth High Street in 1952, showing the Globe Cinema in the backgroundGosforth High Street in 1952, showing the junction of the Queen Victoria Hotel and the Globe Cinema in the background. Newcastle Libraries’ Collection.
Closeup of old photo from Newcastle Libraries’ Collection – Heaton Road, Heaton, c1905Closeup of old photo from Newcastle Libraries’ Collection – Heaton Road, Heaton, c1905Closeup of old photo from Newcastle Libraries’ Collection – Heaton Road, Heaton, c1905Old photo from Newcastle Libraries’ Collection – Heaton Road, Heaton, c1905
Church Bank Jarrow c.1920Park Road Jarrow 1958Howden Ferry Service 1967Bede Burn Road Jarrow c.1930Bede Burn Road Jarrow c.1910Grange Road East Jarrow 1937Grange Road Jarrow early 1900sJarrow Tyne Street c.1910Grange Road Jarrow early 1900sSt. Paul’s Church Jarrow c.1950St. Peter’s Church Jarrow c.1910St. Paul’s Church Jarrow c.1910The Tyne at Jarrow c.1800Dr. Michael Ramsey in Jarrow 1974Tyne Dock Jarrow 1949Wansbeck Road Jarrow 1938Ellison Street Jarrow c.1900 Jarrow Christ Church c.1910St. Paul’s Church Jarrow 1938St. Paul’s Church and Monastery Jarrow 1728St Paul’s Church Jarrow c.1910Secondary School Jarrow 1938Jarrow MonasteryPalmers Works Jarrow c.1910Ormonde Street Jarrow c.1900Ormonde Street Jarrow c.1904Bede Burn Road Jarrow c.1930Jarrow Park c.1910Jarrow Christ Church C.1910Jarrow Cemetery c.1890St. Paul’s Church and Monastery Jarrow 1728Ellison Street Jarrow c.1900Ormonde Street Jarrow c.1904Tyne Dock Jarrow 1949Grange Road Jarrow c.1900Howdon Car Ferry Jarrow 1967Jarrow Park c.1890Howdon Car Ferry Jarrow 1967Jarrow Monastery c.1900Jarrow Park c.1910Jarrow Ferry Boat Landing 1937Grange Road Jarrow early 1900sEllison Street Jarrow c.1900Jarrow Presbytarian Church c.1890Jarrow Colliery c.1840Howdon Car Ferry Jarrow 1967Drewett Playing Fields Jarrow c.1930Ormonde Street Jarrow c.1900Dr. Ramsey meets various dignitaries in Jarrow 1974Dr. Michael Ramsey at Jarrow 1974Ormonde Street Jarrow c.1904Tyne Dock Jarrow 1949Tyne Dock Jarrow 1949Tyne Dock Jarrow 1949Tyne Street Jarrow c.1910Monument to Sir Charles Mark Palmer Jarrow c.1910St. Paul’s Church and Monastery 1960Bede’s Chair c.1890Grange Road East Jarrow 1937Grange Road Jarrow C.1900Old White Cottages Jarrow 1917Ben Lomond Hotel Jarrow 1932Wansbeck Road Jarrow 1938Church Bank Jarrow c.1920Howden Car Ferry at Jarrow 1967Jarrow Ferry Landing c.1910 with Palmer’s Yard beyondJarrow Park c.1900Paddling Pool, Jarrow Park, 1937Park Road Jarrow 1958
Closeup of a photo from Newcastle Libraries’ Collection, showing a flooded Jesmond Road in September 1913Closeup of a photo from Newcastle Libraries’ Collection, showing a flooded Jesmond Road in September 1913Closeup of a photo from Newcastle Libraries’ Collection, showing a flooded Jesmond Road in September 1913Photo from Newcastle Libraries’ Collection, showing a flooded Jesmond Road in September 1913
Closeup of old photo of Killingworth Village c.1905; original from Newcasle Libraries’ CollectionCloseup of old photo of Killingworth Village c.1905; original from Newcasle Libraries’ CollectionCloseup of old photo of Killingworth Village c.1905; original from Newcasle Libraries’ CollectionKillingworth Lake; photo from the Newcastle Libraries’ CollectionKillingworth Colliery c.1850; photo from the Newcastle Libraries’ CollectionKillingworth Railway Station Crossing c.1900; photo from the Newcastle Libraries’ CollectionKillingworth Locomotive Number 2; image from the Newcastle Libraries’ CollectionKillingworth towers and lake, August 1969; photo from the Newcastle Libraries’ CollectionKillingworth Village c.1905; photo from the Newcastle Libraries’ CollectionLion Brush Works company, Killingworth, 1969; photo from the Newcastle Libraries’ CollectionGeorge Stephenson’s Cottage, Killingworth, c.1910; photo from the Newcastle Libraries’ CollectionSt John’s Church Killingworth, c.1905; photo from the Newcastle Libraries’ CollectionWest Moor Pit Killingworth, c.1850; photo from the Newcastle Libraries’ CollectionGeorge Stephenson’s Cottage, Killingworth, 1895; photo from the Newcastle Libraries’ CollectionWilliamson, Faulkner Brown and partners, Dobson House, Killingworth, August 1969; photo from the Newcastle Libraries’ CollectionRyder and Yates Ltd, Killingworth Trading Estate, Killingworth, North Tyneside, 1969; photo from the Newcastle Libraries’ CollectionHorns of Minos, Norgas House, Killingworth, 1969; photo from the Newcastle Libraries’ Collection
Old photo of Monkseaton, North Tyneside, England. Image: Newcastle Libraries/Flikr.Closeup of an old photo of Monkseaton, North Tyneside, England. Image: Newcastle Libraries/Flikr.Closeup of an old photo of a Monkseaton street, North Tyneside, England. Image: Newcastle Libraries/Flikr.Old photo of Monkseaton, Tyneside, England. Image: Newcastle Libraries/Flikr.Closeup of an old photo of Monkseaton, Tyneside, England. Image: Newcastle Libraries/Flikr.Closeup of an old photo of a street in Monkseaton, Tyneside, England. Image: Newcastle Libraries/Flikr.Two Monkseaton casualties of the Great War 1916. Image: Illustrated Chronicle/Flikr.Old photo of the Whitley Bay and Monkseaton Technical School, North Tyneside, England. Image: Newcastle Libraries/Flikr.
Extract – Bird’s eye view of the city of Augusta, Maine, 1878, from the Library of Congress Geography and Map DivisionQuayside Market in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 1900
Old photo of Dunston’s Power Station, taken from across the River Tyne around 1950. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of the CWS Soapworks on the River Tyne at Dunston, taken in 1995. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of the Clayton & Davie ship breakers yard at Dunston, maybe in the 1980s. Notice the view across the River Tyne – all those industrial buildings are long gone! From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old aerial photo of the Dunston Power Station next to the River Tyne, taken for the Electrical Times Power Station Series. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of Dunston Power Station from across the River Tyne, in the back lane of Clara Street, Benwell, in 1967 or 1968. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old aerial photo of the Dunston industrial area next to the River Tyne, taken in 1939, the year World War II broke out. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old colourised photo of shipping on the River Tyne at Dunston, taken around 1890. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of the River Tyne at Ryton. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of Derwent Haugh next to the River Tyne at Swalwell, taken in 1940. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of the Derwnthaugh Viaduct next to the River Tyne at Swalwell, taken in 1940. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Closeup of an old photo of the Derwnthaugh Viaduct next to the River Tyne at Swalwell, taken in 1940. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Closeup of an old photo of Derwent Haugh next to the River Tyne at Swalwell, taken in 1940. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.1901 photo of the old Scotswood Bridge, known locally as the Chain Bridge, with boats at the side of the River Tyne. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Closeup of a 1910 photo of the old Scotswood Bridge, known locally as the Chain Bridge, showing boats at the the side of the River Tyne, and many chimneys in the air. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.
Old photo of Ryton, taken in the 1990s. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of Ye Old Cross Inn and the 1795 Village Cross in Ryton, taken around 1910. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Closeup of an old photo of Ye Old Cross Inn and the 1795 Village Cross in Ryton, taken around 1910. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of the Ryton Hotel and the water fountain outside, taken around 1900. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Closeup of an old photo of the village green at Ryton, taken around 1910. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Closeup of an old photo of the village green and cross at Ryton, taken around 1910. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Closeup of an old photo of the village green at Ryton, taken around 1910. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Closeup of the old photo of the Ryton Hotel, showing the shops and homes in the street behind the hotel taken around 1900. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo postcard of the Ryton Willows Fairground around 1910. Thanks to Mark Crombie on Flikr.Old photo of the village green and cross at Ryton, taken around 1910. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of Ryton Post Office and Grocers, taken around 1910, with a close up of the shop window. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of the Ryton Methodist Wesleyan Chapel, taken around 1910, with a close up of what may have been the Sunday School class gathered outside. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of the village green at Ryton, taken around 1910. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of Ryton Rectory, taken around 1910. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of Ryton, taken in the 1990s. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of the River Tyne at Ryton. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of the interior of Holy Cross Church in Ryton, taken around 1910. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of Holy Cross Church in Ryton, taken in 1880. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of Holy Cross Church in Ryton, taken around 1910. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of the Ryton Hotel and the water fountain outside, taken around 1900. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.
Old photo of the demolition of the Chain Bridge in 1967, with a close up of the nearby businesses and housing. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Early photo of the old Scotswood Bridge, known locally as the Chain Bridge, taken around 1890. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Closeups of a 1901 photo of the old Scotswood Bridge, known locally as the Chain Bridge. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Closeups of a 1901 photo of the old Scotswood Bridge, known locally as the Chain Bridge. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.1901 photo of the old Scotswood Bridge, known locally as the Chain Bridge, with boats at the side of the River Tyne. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.1907 photo of the old Scotswood Bridge, known locally as the Chain Bridge, with a close up to show the horse and pedestrian traffic. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.1910 photo of the old Scotswood Bridge, known locally as the Chain Bridge. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Closeup of a 1910 photo of the old Scotswood Bridge, known locally as the Chain Bridge, showing boats at the the side of the River Tyne, and many chimneys in the air. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of the Chain Bridge across the Tyne in 1931. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Closeup of an old photo of the Chain Bridge across the Tyne in 1931. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Closeup of an old photo of the Chain Bridge across the Tyne in 1931. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Spectators at the 1962 Blaydon Races Centenary enjoyed a parade along the Scotswood Road, which then went over the Scotswood Bridge, and on to Blaydon. In this image we can see the Cruddas Park flats under construction, and the Scotswood Road buildings disappearing. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Spectators at the 1962 Blaydon Races Centenary enjoyed a parade along the Scotswood Road, over the Scotswood Bridge, and on to Blaydon. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Engraving of the Scotswood Bridge in 1832. The suspension bridge, also known as a chain bridge, was completed the previous year. Thanks to Newcastle Libraries’ Service. Second Scotswood Bridge under construction, around 1966. Thanks to Newcastle Libraries’ Service.
Wearmouth Bridge in Sunderland, under construction in 1928. With thanks to Newcastle Libraries’ Service.Old Photo of Mowbray Park and the Winter Gardens, in Sunderland. Thanks to Newcastle Libraries’ Service.
Old photo of Derwent Haugh next to the River Tyne at Swalwell, taken in 1940. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old postcard photo of the River Derwent at Swalwell, showing a by-products works in the background. From the extensive collection of vintage postcards uploaded to Flikr by Mark Crombie.Closeup of an old photo of an omnibus accident at Clavering Bridge, Swalwell, taken in 1913 or 1914. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of Napier Road, Swalwell, taken around 1900. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of the River Derwent at Swalwell, taken around 1900. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Closeup of an old photo of Napier Road, Swalwell, taken around 1900. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Closeup of an old postcard photo of the River Derwent at Swalwell, showing a by-products works in the background. From the extensive collection of vintage postcards uploaded to Flikr by Mark Crombie.Closeup of an old photo of Napier Road, Swalwell, taken around 1900. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Closeup of an old photo of the River Derwent at Swalwell, taken around 1900. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of The Crow Tree pub, in the grounds of Blaydon Rugby Club at Swalwell, taken in 1911. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Closeup of an old photo of Napier Road, Swalwell, taken around 1900. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Closeup of an old photo of Napier Road, Swalwell, taken around 1900. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Closeup of an old photo of an omnibus accident at Clavering Bridge, Swalwell, taken in 1913 or 1914. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of the Derwnthaugh Viaduct next to the River Tyne at Swalwell, taken in 1940. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of an omnibus accident at Clavering Bridge, Swalwell, taken in 1913 or 1914. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Closeup of an old photo of an omnibus accident at Clavering Bridge, Swalwell, taken in 1913 or 1914. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Closeup of an old photo of the Derwnthaugh Viaduct next to the River Tyne at Swalwell, taken in 1940. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Closeup of an old photo of Derwent Haugh next to the River Tyne at Swalwell, taken in 1940. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Closeup of an old photo of Napier Road, Swalwell, taken around 1900. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.
The Tyne at Walker Quay, published in 1835. Thanks to Newcastle Libraries’ Service.Old image of Scrogg Road, Walker, Tyneside, published around 1860. Thanks to Newcastle Libraries’ Service.Old photo of Wincomblee Village, Walker, Tyneside, taken in 1898. Thanks to Newcastle Libraries’ Service.
Old photo of Washington Village in North East England, possibly taken in the 1990s. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of the dead trees surrounding the Chemical Works at Washington in North East England, taken in 1890. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of Washington Village in North East England, taken around 1910, with the blacksmith’s forge and Cross Keys Inn. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of tthe Victoria Bridge at Washington in North East England. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old postcard of Brady’s Square at Washington Station, with the level crossing. From the vintage postcard collection of Mark Crombie/Flikr.Closeup of an old postcard of Brady’s Square at Washington Station, with the level crossing. From the vintage postcard collection of Mark Crombie/Flikr.Closeup of an old photo of Washington Village in North East England, taken around 1910. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Closeup of an old postcard of Brady’s Square at Washington Station, showing beyond the level crossing. From the vintage postcard collection of Mark Crombie/Flikr.
Closeup of an old photo of the East End of Whickham, taken around 1900. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Closeup of an old photo of Front Street, Whickham, taken around 1910. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Closeup of an old photo of Front Street, Whickham, taken around 1900. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Closeup of an old photo of Whickham village, taken around 1900. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Closeup of an old photo of Whickham village, taken around 1900. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of Front Street, Whickham, taken around 1910. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of St Mary’s Church, Whickham, taken around 1900. To the right is a close up of the image, showing three boys facing the camera. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of the street water pump in Whickham, taken around 1900. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of Whickham Lowry, on the corner of the Wishing Well bridlepath leading off from Front Street in the eastern end of the village. Taken around 1910. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of Front Street, Whickham, taken around 1900. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of Whickham village, taken around 1900. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of St Mary’s Church, taken around 1890. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of the East End of Whickham, taken around 1900. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of Park Cottage in Whickham, taken about 1980. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.
Closeup of old photo of Winlaton in 1900. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Closeup of old photo of Winlaton in 1900. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Closeup of old photo of Winlaton in 1900. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of Winlaton in 1900. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of houses being demolished in Winlaton, in 1963. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Closeup of an old photo of Hood Square, Winlaton, taken in 1963. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Closeup of an old photo of Hood Square, Winlaton, taken in 1963. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of Hood Square, Winlaton, taken in 1963. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.1907 promotional material of Robert Scott, Winlaton Ward, Blaydon Urban District Council. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of Winlaton’s Vulcan Inn taken in 1963. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Closeup of an old photo of Front Street, Winlaton, taken around 1900. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Closeup of an old photo of Front Street, Winlaton, taken around 1900. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Closeup of an old photo of Front Street, Winlaton, taken around 1900. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of Front Street, Winlaton, taken around 1900. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of a wrought iron chain making factory in Winlaton, part of an industry which once dominated the village, taken around 1930. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of Parliament Street, Winlaton, taken about 1960. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of Commercial Square in Winlaton, taken in 1961. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Closeup of an old photo of Commercial Square in Winlaton, taken in 1961. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Picture of an old house in Back Street, Winlaton, from about 1850. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Picture of cottages in the village of Winlaton, dated May 20th, 1888. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.
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.
