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9 out of 33 (27%) plaques have been curated
9 subjects all or unphotographedGender Diversity
Dick Clement & Ian La Frenais. Screen writers, film directors and producers. Co-creators of ‘The Likely Lads’.
Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Mo Mowlam. Lectured in politics at Newcastle University. Was MP for Redcar and Secretary of State for Northern Ireland at the time of the Good Friday Agreement.
Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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Sirkka-Liisa Konttinen. Photographer & co-founder of the Amber Collective. Captured the people of Byker to international acclaim.
Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Tim Healy. Actor from Benwell, best known for ‘Auf Wiedersehen Pet’ and ‘Benidorm’. Founder member of Live Theatre and Sammy Johnson Memorial Fund.
Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Dame Margaret Barbour DBE. Business woman who reinvented outdoor clothing brand Barbour. Women’s Fund Co-founder.
Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Ruth Dodds. Author and playwright. A founder of Gateshead’s Progressive Players (1920) and Little Theatre (1943), encouraging local performing arts.
Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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Ant & Dec. Entertainers. Shot to fame as PJ & Duncan in Newcastle based drama, ‘Byker Grove’.
Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Jackie Milburn (Wor Jackie). Three times FA Cup Winner with Newcastle United, scored 200 goals for the club.
Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Doreen ‘Granny’ Jardine. Community activist making a difference in Blakelaw for over 60 years.
Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Alison Kay. Founder of The People’s Kitchen, providing friendship and food to homeless people.
Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Alan Shearer OBE. Newcastle Utd & England Captain. Scored 260 Premier League goals.
Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Alderman Edward Cowen JP (Ned). A pitman, campaigner & author, who improved the rights & working conditions of miners in the North East forever.
Bridge Street, Gateshead, United Kingdom
Prof Peter W Higgs. Nobel Prize Winner for Physics 2013. Predicted the discovery of the ‘Higgs boson’.
Bridge Street, Gateshead, United Kingdom
Mike Neville MBE. The face of north-east TV for over 40 years, Britain’s longest serving daily television presenter. Known best for ‘Look North’ and ‘North East Tonight’.
Hillgate, Gateshead, United Kingdom
Sister Winifred Laver. Established the Vine Street Mission and dedicated her life to helping the poor of Gateshead.
Hillgate, Gateshead, United Kingdom
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Stephen Miller. Paralympic Club Throw Gold Medalist & Freeman of Gateshead. Men’s 2012 Paralympic Athletics Team Captain.
Hillgate, Gateshead, United Kingdom
Guy Readman OBE, DL, FCA. Former North East Businessman of the year. Philanthropist who established the Readman Foundation at the Community Foundation, leaving a legacy to support local communities.
Hillgate, Gateshead, United Kingdom
Kathryn Tickell. Internationally renowned Northumbrian musician and composer. Recipient of the Queen’s Medal for Music.
Hillgate, Gateshead, United Kingdom
Sting. Songwriter, musician & philanthropist. Award-winning career spanning several decades.
Hillgate, Gateshead, United Kingdom
Brian Johnson. Singer and songwriter. Best known for his work with Geordie and AC/DC.
Hillgate, Gateshead, United Kingdom
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David Almond. Award-winning author of children’s book ‘Skellig’, later adapted into an opera with Sage Gateshead, a play & film.
Hillgate, Gateshead, United Kingdom
Brendan Healy. Beloved comedian, actor, musician and writer. Produced the annual pantomime for the Tyne Theatre. Starred in every ‘Sunday for Sammy’ concert.
South Shore Road, Gateshead, United Kingdom
Lindisfarne. Folk-rock songwriters and musicians. Writers of the much loved ‘Fog on the Tyne’.
South Shore Road, Gateshead, United Kingdom
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Representing our fallen heroes, Lance Corporal Ken Rowe and his search dog Sasha. Royal Army Veterinary Corps. Killed in Helmand province on 24 July, 2008.
South Shore Road, Gateshead, United Kingdom
Julia Darling. Award-winning writer who made Newcastle her home in 1980. Published titles inc 1998 novel, Crocodile Soup.
South Shore Road, Gateshead, United Kingdom
Jill Halfpenny. Actress from the screen and stage. First found fame in Byker Grove.
South Shore Road, Gateshead, United Kingdom
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Brendan Foster CBE. Olympic medalist, record breaking long distance runner & Great North Run founder - the world’s greatest half marathon.
South Shore Road, Gateshead, United Kingdom
Mark Knopfler OBE. Multi award winning singer, songwriter and composer. Lead guitarist and vocalist with Dire Straits. Composer of the Local Hero anthem.
South Shore Road, Gateshead, United Kingdom
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Sir Bobby Robson, CBE. Footballer, England & Newcastle Utd manager. Inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame, 2003.
Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Prof Sir John Burn. Professor of Clinical Genetics, Newcastle University. Knighted in 2010 for his many significant medical advances.
Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
John Grundy. Writer and broadcaster. Passionate enthusiast for the history and architecture of the North East.
Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Robson Green. Actor, television presenter & champion of North East based film production. Rose to fame in ‘Soldier Soldier’.
Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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Cardinal Basil Hume OSB, OM. Archbishop of Westminster (1976-1999) - an inspirational Church leader.
Bridge Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
