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11 Hood Street, Northern Counties Club


No. 11, Hood Street in Newcastle was built in c.1839 as part of Richard Grainger's redevelopment of the city centre. It was originally houses and later became a hotel, at one time the Tyne Hotel. Since 1972, the building has been occupied by The Northern Counties Club. Architect, Peter Elphick (1920-2013) redesigned the interior of the building, set behind the existing Greek-style façade - his traditionally designed project was commended in the national list of finalists for the Times/RICS Awards in 1972.[1] The building is Grade II listed on the National Heritage List for England.

The Northern Counties Club was established in 1829 and is one of the oldest private members clubs. Prior to moving to Hood Street, the club was located in Old Eldon Square, moving in 1972 when parts of (old) Eldon Square were demolished when the shopping centre was developed. Historically, the club was the preserve of wealthy male businessmen. In 1999, rules were changed to allow female members, then in 2017, Lucy Winskell, Pro Vice-Chancellor of Northumbria University, was elected as the club's first female chair.[2]

Hood Street 1839 Historic Buildings and Monuments in Newcastle
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NORTHERN COUNTIES CLUB - Newcastle - List Entry
- Counties Club (formerly listed as Tyne Hotel) G.V. II Houses, then hotel, now club. Circa 1839 for Richard Grainger. Sandstone ashlar; Welsh slate roof. 4 storeys, 9 bays. Rusticated ground …
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Obituary - Peter G Elphick MBE
- In ISSSU, RGS Newcastle blog. ".....He was educated at Akhurst and then the RGS. At the RGS he excelled in swimming and running and was on the school cross-country running …
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Private members' club in Newcastle elects first ever female chairman
- Chronicle Live, 21 JUN 2017. "....One of the world’s oldest private members’ clubs based in Newcastle has elected a female chairman for the first time. The Northern Counties Club has …
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List number: 1145910
List grade: 2
Borough: Newcastle
Grid ref: NZ2494364404

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