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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 …
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049589:The Infirmary Forth Banks Newcastle upon Tyne Muss B. c.1795
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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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![Thomas Bewick (1753-1828)](/uploads/thumbs2/thomas_bewick_thumb.jpg)
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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 …
![](https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2595/4082690710_069a544299_z.jpg)
from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
049589:The Infirmary Forth Banks Newcastle upon Tyne Muss B. c.1795
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
![Old Infirmary](/uploads/pics/32/32494_t.jpg)
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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 …
![Church of St James the Greater](http://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/01/27/02/1270289_141dfb4f.jpg)