Newcastle upon Tyne
Properties and events in Newcastle upon Tyne
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'The Workers' Church' - St Hilda's Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne
Railways and shipbuilding are inextricably linked to the story of St. Hilda's Jesmond (1905). Everyday histories of local people, Arts & Crafts features, a hanging pix and a magnificent triptych by artist Francis Newbery of Glasgow.School of Art.
Beneath This Ground: Music and Poetry at Ballast Hills Burial Ground
Join us at Ballast Hills Burial Ground for "Beneath This Ground," a moving performance of poetry and fiddle music inspired by the lives of the 40,000 people buried here, bringing their stories to life in this atmospheric historic setting.
Big Battlefield Walks Weekends - Civil War Siege of Newcastle 1644
Civil War Events in Newcastle
Brinkburn Brewery Tour: Local Brewing History and Ballast Hills Stories
Take a tour of Brinkburn St Brewery and enjoy a a small display on the brewing-related occupations of people buried at Ballast Hills Burial Ground, including brewers, publicans, coopers, maltsters, labourers, and merchants.
Brinkburn Brewery Tour: Local Brewing History and Ballast Hills Stories
Take a tour of Brinkburn St Brewery and enjoy a a small display on the brewing-related occupations of people buried at Ballast Hills Burial Ground, including brewers, publicans, coopers, maltsters, labourers, and merchants.
Brinkburn Brewery Tour: Local Brewing History and Ballast Hills Stories
Take a tour of Brinkburn St Brewery and enjoy a a small display on the brewing-related occupations of people buried at Ballast Hills Burial Ground, including brewers, publicans, coopers, maltsters, labourers, and merchants.
Chillingham Road Primary School Museum
A small museum showing the history of one of the oldest schools in Newcastle. A museum full of fascinating information about school life and South Heaton from Victorian times, through two World Wars, up to the present day.
Everyday Histories at Ballast Hills: Archives, Activities, and Stories
Join us at Brinkburn St Brewery for hands-on activities exploring the everyday histories of Ballast Hills Burial Ground, with archive material, family-history prompts, family trees, and stories of people buried at this important Ouseburn Valley site.
Explore Ballast Hills: Self-Guided Trail and Onsite Guides
Pick up a Ballast Hills Burial Ground "Explorer’s Guide" for a self-guided visit, and/or speak with project guides on site to ask questions, hear stories, and explore its everyday histories.
Exploring some of the everyday stories within Jesmond Old Cemetery.
Join the Friends of Jesmond Old Cemetery on one of our heritage tours, where we explore some of the everyday stories behind the famous, and not so famous, people buried in this historic cemetery.
From Flax to Freelance The History of 36 Lime Street
Join Ouseburn expert Mike Greatbatch and 36 Lime Street glass artist Sue Woolhouse on a tour of the exterior and then interior of 36 Lime Street, along the way explaining what its original use was and a tour of several studios.
HOD – Deaf Centre Make Some Noise!
Newcastle Deaf Centre Make Some Noise. Come and learn about the history and the current story of the Deaf Centre. Explore this beautiful building, learn about Deaf culture and try some handicrafts focussed on Deafness
Lead on the Tyne: The past, present and future of Elswick Lead Works, talk by Julia Heslop
Join artist Julia Heslop for a unique look at the history of the Elswick Lead Works, exploring Lead Production on Tyneside.
Living and Working along the Riverside, film screening
Discover the lives of local residents living and working along the West Newcastle Riverside, in this series of short films.
Our lives in the West End
Explore the fascinating collection of the Newcastle Photo Archive, a chance to share memories and discover the history of the West End.
St Bartholomew's Church
Visit this beautiful, historic church set in beautiful mature grounds. Explore ancient monuments, stained glass, and architecture, as well as a display of living history. We have areas not usually open to the public, and activities for children.
St Matthew High Elswick
One of the finest Grade II* listed Victorian churches in the North East. Designed by R J Johnson, it is the crowning glory of the architect's work, containing his memorial reredos and some fine Kempe windows.
Stage And Story: A Promenade through Time
A promenade tour around the theatre giving an insight into the working lives of historic staff from the theatre. Come and meet Miss Hart, our Victorian Box Office manager and William Guthrie the Front of House intendant amongst others!
Stories from the graveyard: working lives, talk and tour
A chance to discover the history of St James' Church Graveyard in the West End, telling the story of the changing community of West Newcastle.
Three famous family-run companies of Tyneside - what makes them special and successful, talk by David Faulkner
Discover the history of three iconic Northeast brands, Ringtons, Barbour and Fenwicks.