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1903
In Northern England:
- The Lighthouse on the New North Pier (Roker Pier) at Sunderland was completed in 1903.
- 12th September 1903: Middlesbrough FC played their first league game at Ayresome Park.
- 1903: opening of the museum at Chesters Roman Fort
- 1903: completion of the Church of St Chad, Gateshead (now Grade 2* Listed).
- 1903: opening of Manors Power Station by Newcastle Corporation Tramways (now Grade II Listed)
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from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
037885:Byker School Byker Unknown around 1903.
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
![](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7147/6628510107_4e4190b51c_z.jpg)
from TWAM (flickr)
John Renstrom, Finnish fireman, arrested for stealing clothes
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
![](https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2627/4079181006_bf2b697b65_z.jpg)
from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
024958:Cullercoats Railway Station Cullercoats North Tyneside 1903
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
![](https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2543/4091203022_a673c89b53_z.jpg)
from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
666772:Chelsea Cottage Chelsea Grove/Westgate Road Fenham Unknown 1903
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
![](https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2765/4081926247_b002fabeb5_z.jpg)
from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
049448:Jesmond Vale during the floods of 1903 Unknown 1903
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
![](https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2518/4089848343_3315352216_z.jpg)
from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
066650:Sandhill Newcastle upon Tyne Unknown 1903
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
![](https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2613/4090634912_db1c62cc6d_z.jpg)
from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
067137:Newcastle upon Tyne at night Unknown 1903
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
![](https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2521/4091106850_c8c1d68d88_z.jpg)
from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
070742:Grainger Street Newcastle upon Tyne Unknown 1903
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
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from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
065057:Greenwater Pool Jesmond Vale Newcastle upon Tyne Unknown 1903
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
![](https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2768/4088363521_00f686ec6a_z.jpg)
from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
065057:Greenwater Pool Jesmond Vale Newcastle upon Tyne Unknown 1903
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
![](https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2521/4081795630_6a0157b682_z.jpg)
from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
047139:St. Nicholas Square Newcastle upon Tyne Unknown 1903
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
![](https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2729/4081745942_edf0ec7000_z.jpg)
from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
046410:Mens Walk, Whitley Bay July 29th 1903
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
![](https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2553/4078743902_accc5dd396_z.jpg)
from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
017805:Westgate Road Newcastle upon Tyne C. 1903
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
![Dunston Staiths](/uploads/pics/41/41071_t.jpg)
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Dunston Staiths
- Overview About Dunston Staiths Timeline Map Street View "Dunston Staiths on the River Tyne is believed to be the largest timber structure in Europe, at its height, 5.5m tonnes of …
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from http://picturesofgateshead.co…
The Sands, South Shields
- "Posted from North Shields to Cardiff, 13th December 1903". Postcard from 'Pictures of Gateshead and the Surrounding Area' by Andy Williamson. The images may be used for non-commercial purposes, subject …
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from http://picturesofgateshead.co…
A Quaint Corner in Newcastle
- "Published by Raphael Tuck in their Photographic Pictures Series (no: 898) and printed in Saxony." From 'Pictures of Gateshead and the Surrounding Area' by Andy Williamson. The images may be …
Added by
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from Beamish (flickr)
Children sledging at Snows Green, Shotley Bridge, Winter 1903
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![Church of St Chad, Bensham](http://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/01/60/49/1604942_4b24bf7a.jpg)
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Church of St Chad, Bensham
- Overview Map Street View "St Chad's Church was consecrated in 1903. The church was designed by William Searle Hicks in the style of the Arts and Crafts movement, and built …
![Emerson Chambers](/uploads/pics/69/69767_t.jpg)
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Emerson Chambers
- Overview Map Street View Emerson Chambers was built in 1903 on Blackett Street in Newcastle. It was designed by Simpson, Lawson and Rayne - built as a high-end restaurant, complete …
![Signal Box, Nunthorpe Station](http://s0.geograph.org.uk/photos/22/63/226342_a48bed47.jpg)
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Signal Box, Nunthorpe Station
- The railway signal box at Nunthorpe Station was built in 1903 by the North Eastern Railway. The signal box is Grade II listed as it is a rare surviving example …
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from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
024601:Blackett Street Newcastle upon Tyne Unknown c.1903
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![Former Co-operative Building, Walbottle](http://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/67/68/2676802_74690fa9.jpg)
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Former Co-operative Building, Walbottle
- Overview Map The Co-operative Building on Hexham Road in Walbottle was built in 1903. The building is now used by a number of businesses.
![Statue of Queen Victoria, St Nicholas' Square](http://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/01/69/20/1692077_0a49da69.jpg)
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Statue of Queen Victoria, St Nicholas' Square
- Overview Map Street View The bronze statue of Queen Victoria in St Nicholas' Square, Newcastle, was unveiled on the 24th of April 1903.[1] "The gift of W.H. Stephenson to commemorate 500 …
![Old Police Station](http://s0.geograph.org.uk/photos/32/14/321473_aaec7343.jpg)
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Old Police Station
- The former police station, on George Street, Thornaby is now in use as a business centre and offices. The building is dated 1903.
![Charles Palmer Statue](http://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/01/59/68/1596898_6b5fb7e2.jpg)
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Charles Palmer Statue
- The statue was designed by Albert Arthur Toft and unveiled in 1903 by Lady Palmer. The statue pays tribute to Sir Charles Mark Palmer, the first Mayor of Jarrow, and …
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Coquet Park First School
- Overview Map Street View Coquet Park First School is located at The Links in Whitley Bay, next to Waves leisure centre. It is a community school with about 180 pupils …
![Church of St Paul](http://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/09/85/3098536_809b83b7.jpg)
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Church of St Paul
- Overview Map Street View St. Paul's Church in Seaton Sluice was and consecrated in 1961. The building was originally the Village Hall, built in 1903 to commemorate Dr John Ochiltree …
![Former Library Building](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/04/34/20/4342008_66b0de7f.jpg)
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Former Library Building
- Overview Map Street View The former public library on Nelson Street in Dalton-in-Furness opened in 1903. It was built for Dalton-in-Furness Urban Council with funding from Andrew Carnegie and the building is …
![Commerce House](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/05/33/19/5331975_590d4b32.jpg)
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Commerce House
- Overview Map Street View Commerce House is located on the corner of Exchange Square and Exchange Place in Middlesbrough. It was built 1901 - 1903, designed in a Baroque style, …
![Broughton Moor Methodist Church](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/photos/10/18/101863_63bc8695.jpg)
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Broughton Moor Methodist Church
- Overview Map Street View The Methodist Church on Seaton Road in Broughton Moor was built in 1903.[1] The church closed as a place of worship in December 2008. In 2009 …
![Village Hall](http://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/12/09/2120946_04eb7116.jpg)
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Village Hall
- Overview Map Street View Creighton Memorial Hall in Embleton, Northumberland, is reputedly the largest village hall in the county. It is named after Mandell Creighton, who was vicar Embleton from …
![Carnegie Library, Headland](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/06/02/77/6027718_0b4146a4.jpg)
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Carnegie Library, Headland
- Overview Map Street View The former Carnegie Library on Northgate in Hartlepool Headland was built in 1903. The building was designed by H.C. Crummack, Borough Engineer.[1] The library and adjoining …
![CastleGate, Newcastle](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/04/28/51/4285159_bd6b34a6.jpg)
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CastleGate, Newcastle
- Overview About the Building Map Street View The CastleGate Centre (closed), is located on the corner of Melbourne Street and Trafalgar Street in Newcastle. It was originally built in 1901-1903 …
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![](https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2775/4080575563_47478f5514_z.jpg)
from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
037885:Byker School Byker Unknown around 1903.
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
![](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7147/6628510107_4e4190b51c_z.jpg)
from TWAM (flickr)
John Renstrom, Finnish fireman, arrested for stealing clothes
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
![](https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2627/4079181006_bf2b697b65_z.jpg)
from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
024958:Cullercoats Railway Station Cullercoats North Tyneside 1903
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
![](https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2543/4091203022_a673c89b53_z.jpg)
from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
666772:Chelsea Cottage Chelsea Grove/Westgate Road Fenham Unknown 1903
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
![](https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2765/4081926247_b002fabeb5_z.jpg)
from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
049448:Jesmond Vale during the floods of 1903 Unknown 1903
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
![](https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2518/4089848343_3315352216_z.jpg)
from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
066650:Sandhill Newcastle upon Tyne Unknown 1903
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
![](https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2613/4090634912_db1c62cc6d_z.jpg)
from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
067137:Newcastle upon Tyne at night Unknown 1903
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
![](https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2521/4091106850_c8c1d68d88_z.jpg)
from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
070742:Grainger Street Newcastle upon Tyne Unknown 1903
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
![](https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2624/4087101827_972ff06d40_z.jpg)
from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
065057:Greenwater Pool Jesmond Vale Newcastle upon Tyne Unknown 1903
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
![](https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2768/4088363521_00f686ec6a_z.jpg)
from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
065057:Greenwater Pool Jesmond Vale Newcastle upon Tyne Unknown 1903
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
![](https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2521/4081795630_6a0157b682_z.jpg)
from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
047139:St. Nicholas Square Newcastle upon Tyne Unknown 1903
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
![](https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2729/4081745942_edf0ec7000_z.jpg)
from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
046410:Mens Walk, Whitley Bay July 29th 1903
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
![](https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2553/4078743902_accc5dd396_z.jpg)
from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
017805:Westgate Road Newcastle upon Tyne C. 1903
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
![Dunston Staiths](/uploads/pics/41/41071_t.jpg)
  Co-Curate Page
Dunston Staiths
- Overview About Dunston Staiths Timeline Map Street View "Dunston Staiths on the River Tyne is believed to be the largest timber structure in Europe, at its height, 5.5m tonnes of …
![](/uploads/pics/41/41374.jpg)
from http://picturesofgateshead.co…
The Sands, South Shields
- "Posted from North Shields to Cardiff, 13th December 1903". Postcard from 'Pictures of Gateshead and the Surrounding Area' by Andy Williamson. The images may be used for non-commercial purposes, subject …
Added by
Simon Cotterill
![](/uploads/pics/41/41377.jpg)
from http://picturesofgateshead.co…
A Quaint Corner in Newcastle
- "Published by Raphael Tuck in their Photographic Pictures Series (no: 898) and printed in Saxony." From 'Pictures of Gateshead and the Surrounding Area' by Andy Williamson. The images may be …
Added by
Simon Cotterill
![](https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5082/5241569116_39630f47e3_z.jpg)
from Beamish (flickr)
Children sledging at Snows Green, Shotley Bridge, Winter 1903
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
![Church of St Chad, Bensham](http://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/01/60/49/1604942_4b24bf7a.jpg)
  Co-Curate Page
Church of St Chad, Bensham
- Overview Map Street View "St Chad's Church was consecrated in 1903. The church was designed by William Searle Hicks in the style of the Arts and Crafts movement, and built …
![Emerson Chambers](/uploads/pics/69/69767_t.jpg)
  Co-Curate Page
Emerson Chambers
- Overview Map Street View Emerson Chambers was built in 1903 on Blackett Street in Newcastle. It was designed by Simpson, Lawson and Rayne - built as a high-end restaurant, complete …
![Signal Box, Nunthorpe Station](http://s0.geograph.org.uk/photos/22/63/226342_a48bed47.jpg)
  Co-Curate Page
Signal Box, Nunthorpe Station
- The railway signal box at Nunthorpe Station was built in 1903 by the North Eastern Railway. The signal box is Grade II listed as it is a rare surviving example …
![](https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2537/4078411627_7e4f8f5856_z.jpg)
from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
024601:Blackett Street Newcastle upon Tyne Unknown c.1903
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
![Former Co-operative Building, Walbottle](http://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/67/68/2676802_74690fa9.jpg)
  Co-Curate Page
Former Co-operative Building, Walbottle
- Overview Map The Co-operative Building on Hexham Road in Walbottle was built in 1903. The building is now used by a number of businesses.
![Statue of Queen Victoria, St Nicholas' Square](http://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/01/69/20/1692077_0a49da69.jpg)
  Co-Curate Page
Statue of Queen Victoria, St Nicholas' Square
- Overview Map Street View The bronze statue of Queen Victoria in St Nicholas' Square, Newcastle, was unveiled on the 24th of April 1903.[1] "The gift of W.H. Stephenson to commemorate 500 …
![Old Police Station](http://s0.geograph.org.uk/photos/32/14/321473_aaec7343.jpg)
  Co-Curate Page
Old Police Station
- The former police station, on George Street, Thornaby is now in use as a business centre and offices. The building is dated 1903.
![Charles Palmer Statue](http://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/01/59/68/1596898_6b5fb7e2.jpg)
  Co-Curate Page
Charles Palmer Statue
- The statue was designed by Albert Arthur Toft and unveiled in 1903 by Lady Palmer. The statue pays tribute to Sir Charles Mark Palmer, the first Mayor of Jarrow, and …
![](/static/img/CoCurate_Page.png)
  Co-Curate Page
Coquet Park First School
- Overview Map Street View Coquet Park First School is located at The Links in Whitley Bay, next to Waves leisure centre. It is a community school with about 180 pupils …
![Church of St Paul](http://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/09/85/3098536_809b83b7.jpg)
  Co-Curate Page
Church of St Paul
- Overview Map Street View St. Paul's Church in Seaton Sluice was and consecrated in 1961. The building was originally the Village Hall, built in 1903 to commemorate Dr John Ochiltree …
![Former Library Building](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/04/34/20/4342008_66b0de7f.jpg)
  Co-Curate Page
Former Library Building
- Overview Map Street View The former public library on Nelson Street in Dalton-in-Furness opened in 1903. It was built for Dalton-in-Furness Urban Council with funding from Andrew Carnegie and the building is …
![Commerce House](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/05/33/19/5331975_590d4b32.jpg)
  Co-Curate Page
Commerce House
- Overview Map Street View Commerce House is located on the corner of Exchange Square and Exchange Place in Middlesbrough. It was built 1901 - 1903, designed in a Baroque style, …
![Broughton Moor Methodist Church](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/photos/10/18/101863_63bc8695.jpg)
  Co-Curate Page
Broughton Moor Methodist Church
- Overview Map Street View The Methodist Church on Seaton Road in Broughton Moor was built in 1903.[1] The church closed as a place of worship in December 2008. In 2009 …
![Village Hall](http://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/12/09/2120946_04eb7116.jpg)
  Co-Curate Page
Village Hall
- Overview Map Street View Creighton Memorial Hall in Embleton, Northumberland, is reputedly the largest village hall in the county. It is named after Mandell Creighton, who was vicar Embleton from …
![Carnegie Library, Headland](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/06/02/77/6027718_0b4146a4.jpg)
  Co-Curate Page
Carnegie Library, Headland
- Overview Map Street View The former Carnegie Library on Northgate in Hartlepool Headland was built in 1903. The building was designed by H.C. Crummack, Borough Engineer.[1] The library and adjoining …
![CastleGate, Newcastle](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/04/28/51/4285159_bd6b34a6.jpg)
  Co-Curate Page
CastleGate, Newcastle
- Overview About the Building Map Street View The CastleGate Centre (closed), is located on the corner of Melbourne Street and Trafalgar Street in Newcastle. It was originally built in 1901-1903 …
Church of St Paul, Seaton Sluice
Commerce House, Exchange Square, Middlesbrough
Statue of Queen Victoria, St Nicholas' Square
Carnegie Library, Headland, Hartlepool
Former Library Building, Dalton-in-Furness
Lych Gate to Church of St. Michael, Low Warden
Broughton Moor Methodist Church
Statue of Alderman John Lucas, Saltwell Park
Former Co-operative Building, Walbottle