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In Northern England:

  • 1797: Elswick Shot Tower built as part of the Elswick Lead Works; in use until 1951.
  • 1797: demolition of the Medieval Close Gate on the Town Walls, to improve access to the Quayside area of Newcastle. 
  • 1797: building of Brantwood (house) by Coniston Water.
  • 1797: birth of Richard Grainger who redeveloped the centre of Newcastle in the mid 19th century.
1790s A history of British birds Brantwood Dissington Hall Richard Grainger (1797–1861)
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Hadrian's Wall Walk
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Richard Grainger (1797–1861)
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Richard Grainger (1797–1861)
- Overview About Richard Grainger Richard Grainger (1797&ndash;1861) was a builder in Newcastle upon Tyne. He worked together with the architects John Dobson and Thomas Oliver, and with the town clerk, …
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Richard Grainger 1797 - 1861, site of his offices, 28 Clayton Street West and the place where he died
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003605:A view of Newcastle upon Tyne Walker
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A history of British birds
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A history of British birds
- A History of British Birds is a natural history book by Thomas Bewick&nbsp;&nbsp;and Ralph Beilby published in two volumes and a supplement:&nbsp; Volume I, "History and Description of&nbsp;Land Birds", published …
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Brantwood
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Brantwood
- Overview About Brantwood Map Street View Brantwood is a historic house and museum located by Coniston Water and about one and a half miles south-east (across the lake) of the …
Dissington Hall
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Dissington Hall
- Overview About Dissington Hall Map Street View Dissington Hall is a large country house which was built 1794 - 1797, designed by William Newton for Edward Collingwood. It replaced the …
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Head of Middle Street, Newcastle, in 1797.
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