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Dodds Sisters Hope (1885-1972), Ruth (1890-1976) & Sylvia (1892-1969) lived here. They founded the Little Theatre, Saltwell View. Ruth Dodds was made an honorary freeman of Gateshead in 1965.
Home House, at the junction of Church Road and Kell's Lane, Low Fell, Gateshead, United Kingdom
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Carter's Well Of ancient origin and the main water supply in Low Fell until the end of the 19th century. Restored 1994.
Durham Road, Low Fell (A167) opposite Southern Memorial Hall (part of Wesley Memorial Church), Gateshead, United Kingdom
Daniel Defoe (1660-1731) a prolific journalist, pamphleteer, author, sometime merchant adventurer, government spy, author of 'Robinson Crusoe' and author of 'Moll Flanders'. He lived in Gateshead c. 1706-10. it is believed his lodgings were in Hillgate.
the foot of the footpath to The Sage. (Under the Tyne Bridge), Hillgate, Gateshead, United Kingdom
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High Level Bridge. George Stephenson, first surveyed routes to Berwick in 1838. His son, Robert, 1803 - 1859, designed this bridge. Rail deck opened in 1849 - a major link in a London-Edinburgh railway. The road deck opened in February 1850.
High Level Bridge, Gateshead, United Kingdom
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Crawcrook Pinfold [full inscription unknown]
Main Street and Greenside Road, Crawcrook, Gateshead, United Kingdom
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The site of Emma Pit 1845-1968 To commemorate the coal miners who worked this area for over 600 years. Erected 1989 by Andrew Golightly Ltd A tribute from the surface miners of today to the deep miners of yesterday.
south-east side of the B6317 road at Barmoor Ryton in the corner of a field next to the Ryton, Crawcrook and District Youth Centre, Gateshead, United Kingdom
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William Shield (1748-1829) Born in Swalwell and lived near here in his early years. Violinist, violist and composer of operas and other stage works. Appointed Master of the King's Music in 1817. Reputed composer of Auld Land Syne.
At the junction of Hood Street and Market Lane, Swalwell, Gateshead, United Kingdom
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Alex Glasgow (1935-2001) Singer, songwriter and composer of the songs for 'Close the Coalhouse Door'. He lived here for many years before emigrating to Australia.
59 Church Road, Low Fell, Gateshead, United Kingdom
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Robert Spence Watson (1837 - 1911) Bensham Grove was home to Robert Spence Watson who enjoyed a national prominence in both artistic and political circles. His visitors included William Morris and Dante Gabriel Rossetti. A noted arbitrator in industrial disputes, pacifist and Liberal politician.
Bensham Grove, Bensham Road, Gateshead, United Kingdom
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Old Hollinside 13th Century medieval manor built in local sandstone. The house belonged to the Harding family for 200 years before becoming part of the Gibside Estate in 1732.
Old Hollinside, Gateshead, United Kingdom
William Booth (1829-1912) Founder of the Salvation Army and Catherine Booth (1829-1890) Co-founder, the 'Army Mother', lived here 1858-1861. Catherine preached her first sermon in Gateshead in 1860.
15 Woodbine Terrace, Gateshead, United Kingdom
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Brandling Station The original Felling Station built in 1842 for the Brandling Junction Railway. One of the oldest passenger stations in England. Restored 1978.
east of Felling Metro Station, on the north wall of the old station building facing Mulberry Street, Gateshead, United Kingdom
Lilley Brickworks Coke ovens built by the Priestman Colliery Company were converted in 1890 to produce common bricks for use in their collieries. The works closed in 1976.
wall of former colliery/brickworks offices (now a private residence) situated beside the A694 road oposite the junction with Sherburn Park Drive, Rowlands Gill, Gateshead, United Kingdom
The old Scotswood Bridge crossed the river 110 feet downstream of this point & was completed in 1831, being at that time one of the longest spans in the world (367 ft.) The suspension chains which gave rise to its name of the Chain Bridge were replaced in 1931 by wire ropes (which had been used in the construction of the Sydney Harbour Bridge) when the deck wasreconstructed. The old bridge was demolished in 1967 leaving only the north abutment to show the old crossing point.
middle of the New Scotswood Bridge (1967) on the handrail on the downstream (east) side of the bridge, Gateshead, United Kingdom
Blaydon Races Official racing started in 1861 on Blaydon Island which lay North of here. The song was written in 1862. From 1887 to 1914 the race course was on Stella Haugh, the site of the former power station.
NE side of Stella Road (B6317) opposite and a little NW of Caroline Terrace, Gateshead, United Kingdom
These ovens are part of the last beehive coke ovens to operate in Great Britain 1860 - 19??
preserved coke oven No 109 at west end of Whinfield Industrial Estate, Highfield, behind premises of "HMG" (Hamsterley Mill Garage), Gateshead, United Kingdom
Ryton Pinfold An enclosure in which stray animals were impounded until claimed on payment of a fine, has existed on this site since the 12th century. Restored and repaired by the Ryton Heritage Group in 1974
stone encloure at the junction of Barmoor Lane and River Lane, Ryton Village, Gateshead, United Kingdom
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1928-2003 Tyne Bridge 75th Anniversary. Designed by Mott, Hay & Anderson. Constructed by Dorman Long & Co. Opened 10th October 1928 by HM King George V accompanied by HM Queen Mary.
Hillgate, Gateshead, United Kingdom
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Dr. Alfred Cox O.B.E. (1866-1954) GP, surgeon and JP. Co-founder of the Gateshead Queen Victoria Nursing Association. Medical Secretary of the BMA 1912-31. Awarded the Gold Medal of the BMA in 1931. Lived here.
Westview House, Bensham Road, Gateshead, United Kingdom
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William Henry Brockett Mayor of Gateshead and liberal reformer. Lived in the street that formerly stood here. In 1837 he co-founded the Gateshead Observer and became its editor in 1860.
King St, Gateshead, United Kingdom
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Sister Winifred Laver B.E.M. (1888-1980) Established the Vine Street Mission in 1915. She dedicated most of her life to helping the poor of Gateshead. Made an honorary freeman of the Borough in 1978.
Gateshead Evangelical Church, Derwentwater Road, Gateshead, United Kingdom
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Felling Colliery Disaster. 25 May 1812. Of 92 men and boys killed in a colliery explosion at Felling Colliery, 91 were buried in this churchyard and are commemorated here on a memorial. The Rev John Hodgson of this church took up the cause of mine safety and, as a direct result of his efforts, the miners' safety lamp was developed.
Churchyard, St. Mary, Shields Road,Heworth, Gateshead, United Kingdom
Felling Colliery Disaster. 25 May 1812. Near to this site, 92 men and boys were killed in a colliery explosion; they are remembered on a memorial in Heworth Churchyard. The Rev John Hodgson took up the cause of mine safety, and as a direct result of his efforts, the miners' safety lamp was developed.
Mulberry Street, Felling, Gateshead, United Kingdom
Sir Vincent Litchfield Raven, KBE (1858-1934). Last chief mechanical engineer of the North Eastern Railway 1910-1922. Superintendant at Woolwich Arsenal 1915-9. Knighted and awarded KBE in 1917. President of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers 1924-5.
Former Greensfield Locomotive Works Building, Fletcher Road, Ochre Yards, Gateshead, United Kingdom
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A. Thompson & Co: From 1922 to 1983 Mr. Arthur Thompson and his son Mr. Kenneth Thompson rendered service to the people of Rowlands Gill from the garage which formerly stood on this site.
Tesco Supermarket, Rowlands Gill, Gateshead, United Kingdom
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Blaydon Races "We flew across theChain Bridge reet into Blaydon toon, The bellman he was callin' there-they call him Jackey Broon." John Brown, the Blaydon bellman lived near here in Wesley Place. He died in 1901 aged 82 and is buried in Blaydon cemetery.
Left of the entrance arch at the west end of Blaydon Shopping Centre, Gateshead, United Kingdom
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High Level Bridge. The lighting of Robert Stephenson's bridge was commissioned by Newcastle City Council with financial help from Gateshead Council, The Railway Heritage Trust, Electrical Contractors Association, Northern Electric & Gas, Go North East, Nexus.
High Level Bridge, Gateshead, United Kingdom
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Arthur Holmes (1890-1965) One of the most important geoscientists of the 20th century and author of 'Principles of Physical Geology'. He lived here in his early years and attended Gateshead Secondary School.
19 Primrose Hill, Low Fell, Gateshead, United Kingdom
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Upon the site of this building stood the house wherein lived and died Thomas Bewick the wood engraver born 1753 died 1828
former Post Office, West Street, Gateshead, United Kingdom
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The Gateshead Dispensary 1832-1946 Founded after the outbreak of cholera in 1831 to assist in preserving the public health and make medicine available to the poor. The Dispensary occupied this house 1855-1946.
Old Dispensary, Nelson Street, Gateshead, United Kingdom
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Sting. Songwriter, musician & philanthropist. Award-winning career spanning several decades.
Hillgate, Gateshead, 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
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
The 1854 Fire The site of Wilson's spinning mill which caught fire and exploded late on the 5th October 1854 causing the great fire at Newcastle Quayside from Sandhill to Fenwick's Entry.
Off Hillgate on the east face of the south tower of the Tyne Bridge, Gateshead, United Kingdom
The 1854 Fire The site of Wilson's worsted factory which caught fire early on the 6th October 1854. The fire spread to a chemical warehouse which exploded. The Quaysides on both sides of the river suffered severe damage. 53 died.
Off Hillgate on the east face of the south tower of the Tyne Bridge, 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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Kathryn Tickell. Internationally renowned Northumbrian musician and composer. Recipient of the Queen’s Medal for Music.
Hillgate, Gateshead, United Kingdom
Stephen Miller. Paralympic Club Throw Gold Medalist & Freeman of Gateshead. Men’s 2012 Paralympic Athletics Team Captain.
Hillgate, 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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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
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
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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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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Brian Johnson. Singer and songwriter. Best known for his work with Geordie and AC/DC.
Hillgate, Gateshead, United Kingdom
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River Police Station Encouraged by local ship owners, the Admiralty formed the first River Police on 4th August, 1845 with 21 men and 6 rowing boats. This station was built in 1910, Fenwicke and Watson, architects.
Swing Bridge approach road on the side of the former Police Station. (La Riviera Restaurant), Gateshead, United Kingdom
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Thomas Wilson 1773-1858. Pitman, poet, schoolteacher, businessman, councillor and local benefactor. Established this building (1841) as Gateshead Fell Reading Rooms and school, for Low Fell residents.
516 Durham Road, Low Fell, Gateshead, United Kingdom
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Katherine Githa Sowerby (1876-1970) Playwright, poet, childrens author and member of the noted Sowerby glass family. In her early years she lived near here at Ravenshill.
The Drive, Durham Road, Gateshead, United Kingdom
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William Clarke (1831-1890) Industrialist and Co-Founder of Clarke Chapman lived in the Hermitage, which stood on this site.
High Fell Club, Old Durham Road, Gateshead, United Kingdom
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Emily Davies (1830-1921) A pioneer both of women's education and the campaign for votes for women. Founder of Girton College, Cambridge. She was a daughter of the Rector of Gateshead and lived her early life in the Rectory which stood on this site.
Bensham Road near the junction with Rectory Road, Gateshead, United Kingdom
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George "Geordie" Ridley (1835 - 64) A music hall singer and composer of "Blaydon Races" among many other popular songs. He lived in a previous building on this site.
William IV Public House, High Street, Gateshead, United Kingdom
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William Wailes (1808 - 1881) Prominent stained glass manufacturer lived here from 1862 until his death. He designed and built Saltwell Towers before selling it to Gateshead Corporation in 1875.
Saltwell Towers, Saltwell Park , Gateshead, United Kingdom
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Gateshead's last windmill. This stone ring commemorates the seven gateshead windmills which stood upon these slopes. The last of these was demolished in 1905 and its stone was reclaimed to construct this viewing platform.
, Gateshead, United Kingdom
Sir Joseph Wilson Swan (1828-1914) lived here 1869-1883. A physicist and chemist, his experiments here led to him inventing the first electric light bulb. Underhill was the first house in the world to be wired for domestic electric lighting.
Underhill Residential Home, Kell's Lane, Low Fell, Gateshead, United Kingdom
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The original lighting columns on the High Level Bridge were refurbished and brought back into service by Network Rail in 2008, with funding contributions from: The Railway Heritage Trust, Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council, Newcastle City Council
High Level Bridge, Gateshead, United Kingdom