As bollards are proposed for the Tyne Bridge, here are 10 things you might not have known about the North East's most famous structure
Official Blazon: Arms : Gules three Castles triple towered Argent (Red shield, three triple-towered silver castles). Crest : On a Wreath of the Colours a Castle as in the Arms issuant therefrom a demi Lion guardant supporting a Flagstaff Or flying therefrom a forked Pennon of the Arms of Saint George (On a wreath of the same colours, a castle – as in the Arms – issues therefrom, from which a golden lion supports a forked flag of St.George). Supporters : On either side a Sea Horse proper crined and finned Or (On either side stand sea-horses, trimmed in gold). Origin/meaning: The arms were granted in 1575 (though were in use unofficially from the 1300s), but were not confirmed until as late as 1954 by the College of Arms. The oldest part of the coat of arms, the triple-castled shield, goes back to earliest times – the town taking its name from the "New Castle" built by order of Robert Curthose, eldest son of William the Conqueror, in 1080. The earliest surviving example of the three silver castles on a red shield, dating from about 1400, is in the window on the north side of the Chancel of St. John’s church. In the crest, added later, the castle motif is repeated; and the lion’s forepaws grasp the flag of St. George. The castle stands upon a wreath of red and white above a tilting helmet, with eye slit of fifteenth century style. The supporters, mythical sea-horses, shaded in green with gold manes, fins and tails, are a reminder that Newcastle is a seaport. Both the supporters and crest were added to the shield by grant of William Flower, Norroy King of Arms, dated 16th August 1575. The motto, Fortiter Defendit Triumphans (‘Triumphing by Brave Defence’) was adopted during the English Civil War following the stubborn (but ultimately unsuccessful) defence of the town against the Scots in 1644.
Collection : NOF Printed Copy : If you would like a printed copy of this image please contact Newcastle Libraries www.newcastle.gov.uk/tlt quoting Accession Number : 046927
20 photographs old and new of the seven great bridges that span the River Tyne linking Newcastle and Gateshead
Thomas Oliver's complete 1851 town plan of Newcastle Upon Tyne and Gateshead. This out of copyright image is unrestricted Creative Commons - available for reuse by any person, in any way (including re-editing), in any context and without restrictions of any kind.
Slum Life And Squalor In Newcastle 1969-72
Take a look at our gallery of reader photos from this year's Hoppings on the Town Moor in Newcastle
Newcastle Upon Tyne 1723. Corbridge (J). Survey of Newcastle Upon Tyne (1723) Scale 2.5" to 300" Our ref. 951443A / L912.2 N536 Reproduced by Cotswold Collotype (1977) from a photolithograph by C. Angerer and Goschl, Vienna of Corbridge's map of 1723. Photolithograph borrowed from Tyne & Wear Archives Dept. This map is believed to be in the public domain, which means the copyright has expired and you are welcome to re-use it in any way you like. There is no requirement for you to ask for our permission to use this digitised copy, but we would love it if you could mention you got the map from the Newcastle Libraries' collections.
28 Best things to do in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Explore Newcastle Castle, Tyne Bridge, Quayside, Grainger town, BALTIC, Tynemouth.
Newcastle Upon Tyne 1808. Cole (G). Cartographer. Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead. 1808. No scale available. Engraved by J. Roper from a drawing by G. Cole; published to accompany "The Beauties of England and Wales". Our ref. C2 672665 00 F8 / L912.2 N536 This map is believed to be in the public domain, which means the copyright has expired and you are welcome to re-use it in any way you like. There is no requirement for you to ask for our permission to use this digitised copy, but we would love it if you could mention you got the map from the Newcastle Libraries' collections.
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Type : Photograph Medium : Print-black-and-white Description : A view of the Close Newcastle upon Tyne taken in 1884. The view shows a row of houses on the Close. The middle house is the business premises of J. Arthur a cooper. The building was known as 'Arthur's Cooperage'. The stairs to the right of 'Arthur's Cooperage' are the Long Stairs. Collection : Local Studies Source of Information : J. Arthur's premises were known as the Cooperage a name which is retained today. In 1973 the building was converted into a pub and restaurant. Printed Copy : If you would like a printed copy of this image please contact Newcastle Libraries www.newcastle.gov.uk/tlt quoting Accession Number : 041083
These wonderful postcard image Views of Newcastle from the mid-1870s are available in both jpg and tif format from the State Library of Victoria site here: http://search.slv.vic.gov.au/primo_library/libweb/action/dlDisplay.do?vid=MAIN&docId=SLV_VOYAGER2517591&fn=permalink Click on the images to see the higher resolution jpgs generated from the original tif images. Dr Ann Hardy has located very similar postcard images in the Holtermann … More Beautiful Images of Newcastle in the 1870s from the State Library of Victoria
Our 10 striking photographs recalling Newcastle in the early decades of the last century come courtesy of Tyneside local historian Norman Dunn
The Tyne Bridge captured from the Gateshead Hilton Hotel.
North East Landmark Wall Print. The Angel Of The North. 'Angel Of The North' UNFRAMED Wall Print. This is the absolutely stunning sunset silhouette of the famous North East Landmark, The Angel Of The North. This hand drawn piece of art would make a lovely statement piece in any wall in your house, or the perfect gift for someone who loves the north east and its history. Visit our shop for more North East Landmarks in our Heritage Collection. www.etsy.com/shop/leavemymarkdesigns ********************* SIZE OPTIONS ********************* Please choose from the following sizes: A5 - 148 x 210mm A4 - 210 x 297mm A3 - 297 x 420mm ****************************** PAPER QUALITY ***************************** * Printed on high quality Archival Matte 189 GSM Paper. We only use genuine inks to ensure the best print quality. All our prints are handmade in the UK by us. ************************ POSTAGE ************************ All our prints are packaged in a cellophane pocket and packaged in a hard backed envelope to ensure their safety during travel. A3 prints will be rolled in a cellophane pocket and sent in a postal tube. We aim to have things posted within 1-2 business days, but often things are posted same day. For delivery please allow : UK - 2-3 business days EUROPE - 3-5 business days US- 10-14 business days **PLEASE NOTE: This is the estimated time from Royal Mail, items can take longer in some circumstances.** ************************* OFFERS ************************* (UK ONLY) We have some awesome multi buy offers on all our prints, so why not take advantage!? 3 A4 prints for £20 - use code : 3FOR20 2 A3 prints for £22 - use code : 2FOR22 Check out the rest of our listings including most of our prints available as digital downloads! www.etsy.com/shop/leavemymarkdesigns
Posts on our bed and breakfast accommodation blog about Newcastle upon Tyne in North East England.
Slum Life And Squalor In Newcastle 1969-72
Slum Life And Squalor In Newcastle 1969-72
Built in 1831, Richard Grainger's fine Newcastle building fell into decline and was demolished in the 1960s
The foundation stone for Grey's Monument in Newcastle was laid on this day 180 years ago - here are 18 Monumental facts
Aerial view of the Elswick Works, Newcastle upon Tyne, April 1962 (TWAM ref. DT.TUR/2/28699A). ‘Workshop of the World’ is a phrase often used to describe Britain’s manufacturing dominance during the Nineteenth Century. It’s also a very apt description for the Elswick Works and Scotswood Works of Vickers Armstrong and its predecessor companies. These great factories, situated in Newcastle along the banks of the River Tyne, employed hundreds of thousands of men and women and built a huge variety of products for customers around the globe. The Elswick Works was established by William George Armstrong (later Lord Armstrong) in 1847 to manufacture hydraulic cranes. From these relatively humble beginnings the company diversified into many fields including shipbuilding, armaments and locomotives. By 1953 the Elswick Works covered 70 acres and extended over a mile along the River Tyne. This set of images, mostly taken from our Vickers Armstrong collection, includes fascinating views of the factories at Elswick and Scotswood, the products they produced and the people that worked there. By preserving these archives we can ensure that their legacy lives on. (Copyright) We're happy for you to share this digital image within the spirit of The Commons. Please cite 'Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums' when reusing. Certain restrictions on high quality reproductions and commercial use of the original physical version apply though; if you're unsure please email [email protected].
Type : Photograph Medium : Print-colour Description : A view of the interior of Eldon Square Shopping Centre Newcastle upon Tyne taken in 1976. The photograph shows the area in front of Bainbridge. In the foreground there is a hexagonal seating area. The dome which houses one of Bainbridge's cafe can be seen in the background. There are seats at the base of the dome.Shopping Centres Collection : Local Studies Printed Copy : If you would like a printed copy of this image please contact Newcastle Libraries www.newcastle.gov.uk/tlt quoting Accession Number : 052057
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Description : Esso Hibernia. James Allan collectionShips Collection : W Printed Copy : If you would like a printed copy of this image please contact Newcastle Libraries www.newcastle.gov.uk/tlt quoting Accession Number : 056317
