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In Northern England:

  • 1959: founding of Grey College, Durham University, located on on Elvet Hill.
  • 26th February 1959; opening of the Majestic Ballroom, Westgate Road, Newcastle. 
  • 20th June 1959; Lyric Cinema, Heaton, closed as a cinema following launch of Tyne Tees television.
1950s Grey College Rosehill Theatre Village Hall, Stannington
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047157:Mosley Street Newcastle upon Tyne Unknown 1959
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Miss Chandris
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047159:Pilgrim Street Newcastle upon Tyne Unknown 1959
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050349:Pilgrim Street Newcastle upon Tyne Unknown 1959
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066109:Jesmond Road Jesmond Unknown after 1959
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050347:Pilgrim Street Newcastle upon Tyne Unknown 1959
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047158:Pilgrim Street Newcastle upon Tyne Unknown 1959
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047151:Pilgrim Street Newcastle uponTyne Pilgrim Street Newcastle upon Tyne 1959
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047150:Pilgrim Street Newcastle upon Tyne Unknown 1959
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025469:Junior Library Higham Place Newcastle upon Tyne Unknown 1959
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035045:Alma Inn Chapel Terrace/Prospect Place Unknown 1959
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The Deptford Yard
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Redcar Pier.avi
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Bamburgh Castle in the snow, 1959
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Grey College
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Grey College
- Overview About Grey College Grey College at&nbsp;Durham University was founded in 1959 and named after&nbsp;Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey&nbsp;(1764-1845). Located on&nbsp;on Elvet Hill, this was the first new college of …
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Atmospheric view of the Tyne Bridge, 1959
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That Was the Year That Was - 1959
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Rosehill Theatre
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Rosehill Theatre
- Overview Map Street View Rosehill Theatre is located in Moresby near Whitehaven. It is a converted 19th century barn; the theatre opened in 1959 and was extended in 1988. In …
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The 'Iron Ore' ready for launch
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Village Hall, Stannington
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Village Hall, Stannington
- Overview Map Street View The Village Hall is located off Main Street in Stannington. It was opened on the 24th of October 1959.
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Barrow-In-Furness Royal Launch Aka Launching Of Oriana (1959)
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Saucer And Science - Barrow-In-Furness (1959)
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