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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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037885:Byker School Byker Unknown around 1903.
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John Renstrom, Finnish fireman, arrested for stealing clothes
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024958:Cullercoats Railway Station Cullercoats North Tyneside 1903
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666772:Chelsea Cottage Chelsea Grove/Westgate Road Fenham Unknown 1903
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049448:Jesmond Vale during the floods of 1903 Unknown 1903
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066650:Sandhill Newcastle upon Tyne Unknown 1903
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067137:Newcastle upon Tyne at night Unknown 1903
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from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
070742:Grainger Street Newcastle upon Tyne Unknown 1903
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065057:Greenwater Pool Jesmond Vale Newcastle upon Tyne Unknown 1903
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from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
065057:Greenwater Pool Jesmond Vale Newcastle upon Tyne Unknown 1903
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047139:St. Nicholas Square Newcastle upon Tyne Unknown 1903
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from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
046410:Mens Walk, Whitley Bay July 29th 1903
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017805:Westgate Road Newcastle upon Tyne C. 1903
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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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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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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 …
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Children sledging at Snows Green, Shotley Bridge, Winter 1903
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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 …

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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 …

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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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024601:Blackett Street Newcastle upon Tyne Unknown c.1903
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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.

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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 …

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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.

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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, …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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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Homelands Hospital, Helmington Row
- Auckland, Shildon and Willington Joint Isolation Hospital (later named Homelands Hospital) was built near Helmington Row in 1903. It was built as a fever hospital; its isolated rural location was …

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Gauge House, Catcleugh Reservoir
- Overview Map The Gauge House at Catcleugh Reservoir, located below the dam, was built in 1903 by the Newcastle and Gateshead Water Company, to regulate the water levels.


from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
037885:Byker School Byker Unknown around 1903.
Pinned by Simon Cotterill

from TWAM (flickr)
John Renstrom, Finnish fireman, arrested for stealing clothes
Pinned by Simon Cotterill

from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
024958:Cullercoats Railway Station Cullercoats North Tyneside 1903
Pinned by Simon Cotterill

from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
666772:Chelsea Cottage Chelsea Grove/Westgate Road Fenham Unknown 1903
Pinned by Simon Cotterill

from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
049448:Jesmond Vale during the floods of 1903 Unknown 1903
Pinned by Simon Cotterill

from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
066650:Sandhill Newcastle upon Tyne Unknown 1903
Pinned by Simon Cotterill

from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
067137:Newcastle upon Tyne at night Unknown 1903
Pinned by Simon Cotterill

from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
070742:Grainger Street Newcastle upon Tyne Unknown 1903
Pinned by Simon Cotterill

from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
065057:Greenwater Pool Jesmond Vale Newcastle upon Tyne Unknown 1903
Pinned by Simon Cotterill

from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
065057:Greenwater Pool Jesmond Vale Newcastle upon Tyne Unknown 1903
Pinned by Simon Cotterill

from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
047139:St. Nicholas Square Newcastle upon Tyne Unknown 1903
Pinned by Simon Cotterill

from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
046410:Mens Walk, Whitley Bay July 29th 1903
Pinned by Simon Cotterill

from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
017805:Westgate Road Newcastle upon Tyne C. 1903
Pinned by Simon Cotterill

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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 …

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

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

from Beamish (flickr)
Children sledging at Snows Green, Shotley Bridge, Winter 1903
Pinned by Simon Cotterill

  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 …

  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 …

  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 …

from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
024601:Blackett Street Newcastle upon Tyne Unknown c.1903
Pinned by Simon Cotterill

  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.

  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 …

  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.

  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 …

  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 …

  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 …

  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 …

  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, …

  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 …

  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 …

  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 …

  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 …

  Co-Curate Page
Homelands Hospital, Helmington Row
- Auckland, Shildon and Willington Joint Isolation Hospital (later named Homelands Hospital) was built near Helmington Row in 1903. It was built as a fever hospital; its isolated rural location was …

  Co-Curate Page
Gauge House, Catcleugh Reservoir
- Overview Map The Gauge House at Catcleugh Reservoir, located below the dam, was built in 1903 by the Newcastle and Gateshead Water Company, to regulate the water levels.
Church of St Paul, Seaton Sluice
Homelands Hospital, Helmington Row
Commerce House, Exchange Square, Middlesbrough
Gauge House, Catcleugh Reservoir
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