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1768


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In Northern England:

  • 1768: the lead mill at Langley was built.
  • 1768: the Church of St Ann built in Byker (now a Grade 1 Listed building)
  • 1768: the old Town Hall in South Shields built (now a Grade 1 Listed building)
  • 1768: Pottergate Tower in Alnwick rebuilt.
  • 25th May 1768: the Admiralty commissioned James Cook to command a scientific voyage to the Pacific Ocean. 
1760s Church of St Ann, City Road Market Cross Pottergate Tower Cliff House Old Town Hall Hallington Hall
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Church of St Ann, City Road
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Church of St Ann, City Road
- Overview Map Street View St Ann's Church is located by&nbsp;City Road&nbsp;/ Breamish Street in the Battlefield area of Newcastle. The parish church was built 1764-1768 for the Corporation of Newcastle …
Old Town Hall
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Old Town Hall
- Overview Map Street View The Old Town Hall in South Shields was built in 1768 by the Dean and Chapter of Durham&nbsp;as the centrepiece of the new Market Place (c.1767) …
Market Cross
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Market Cross
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Pottergate Tower
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Pottergate Tower
- Overview Map Street View Pottergate Tower in Alnwick was formerly part of the town's medieval defences. The tower was rebuilt in 1768 to a design by Mr Henry Bell. It …
Cliff House
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Cliff House
Hallington Hall
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Hallington Hall
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