From Flax to Freelance The History of 36 Lime Street
Ouseburn Warehouse Workshops, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE1 2PQ
Today 36 Lime Street is a collective of over 40 workshops, occupied by freelance artists and other creative practitioners. The building dates from the 1847 and in its 176 year history has witnessed some of Ouseburn's greatest events and changes. Join Ouseburn expert Mike Greatbatch and 36 Lime Street artist Sue Woolhouse on a tour of the building, external and internal, and learn something of its fascinating history.
We will meet at the main entrance to 36 Lime Street, adjacent to Seven Stories and the large chimney. From there we will walk down together to the bridge over the Ouseburn, down the slipway. Mike will explain why the building was built on the edge of the Ouseburn River, who owned it and its various historical uses. We will talk about Mike Mould who bought the building as derelict in 1983. We then walk back up to the main entrance and then up to the top level which is the original roof of the building. We will visit all floors, on the way dropping into several artists' studios to see how the studios have been adapted to artists' requirements and techniques. There are a wide range of artists working within the building. We will eventually ending up in Sue’s studio on the ground level.
Pre-booking: Preferred
The tour is free. Spaces are limited to 25 people per tour. To reserve your space please contact Sue Woolhouse
on [email protected]
Timings & Tours
- Wednesday 17 September:
- 1300-1515
- Saturday 20 September:
- 1300-1515
Location & directions
Ouseburn Warehouse Workshops, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE1 2PQ
- Directions:
- Our main entrance is to the left of Seven Stories, as you face it from the road. we have large dark grey wooden doors. If you look aobve them you will see 'Ouseburn Warehouse Workshops and 36 Lime Street written in Lime green. The very large chimney is near the entrance and the Cluny bar is down the slope on the other side. https://what3words.com/storms.dash.onions
- Contact on day:
- Sue Woolhouse
- Telephone number:
- +447905119824
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking preferred
- Booking conditions:
- We like to keep the numbers to 25, as we want to enable everyone to hear information as we tour the building.
- Booking contact name:
- Sue Woolhouse
- Booking telephone number:
- +447905119824
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
Accessibility details
The building is over 5 floors, so is not accessible to wheelchairs. There is not a workable lift. There are handrails on all of the stairwells, though not in the corridors. If you struggle with walking for a while, I'd book on another tour.
Additional information
- Max no of people per tour:
- 25
- Est. tour duration:
- 2 hour(s) 15 minute(s)
