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1753
In Northern England:
- 11th August 1753; Thomas Bewick, famous for his wood block engravings, born in Cherryburn
- 8th October 1753; opening of the Infirmary on Forth Banks, Newcastle.

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Thomas Bewick (1753-1828)
- Overview About Thomas Bewick Thomas Bewick (1753-1828). Bewick, the acclaimed wood engraver, artist and naturalist, was born in August 1753 at Cherryburn House, a small farm in the parish of …

from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
049589:The Infirmary Forth Banks Newcastle upon Tyne Muss B. c.1795
Pinned by Simon Cotterill

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Old Infirmary
- The Infirmary at Newcastle was founded in 1751 following calls for a hospital for the poor and needy, led by Newcastle surgeon Richard Lambert. It opened on 23rd May 1751 …

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Church of St James the Greater
- Overview About St James' Church Map Street View St James' Church is located on High Street, with a commanding view down Queen's Street in Whitehaven. It was built from 1752 …

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Kearstwick Hill
- Overview Map Street View Kearstwick Hill is a cottage at the north end of Kearstwick. It has a date plaque incribed "F.G.H. 1753". The building is Grade II lsted on …


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Thomas Bewick (1753-1828)
- Overview About Thomas Bewick Thomas Bewick (1753-1828). Bewick, the acclaimed wood engraver, artist and naturalist, was born in August 1753 at Cherryburn House, a small farm in the parish of …

from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
049589:The Infirmary Forth Banks Newcastle upon Tyne Muss B. c.1795
Pinned by Simon Cotterill

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Old Infirmary
- The Infirmary at Newcastle was founded in 1751 following calls for a hospital for the poor and needy, led by Newcastle surgeon Richard Lambert. It opened on 23rd May 1751 …

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Church of St James the Greater
- Overview About St James' Church Map Street View St James' Church is located on High Street, with a commanding view down Queen's Street in Whitehaven. It was built from 1752 …
