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1968
In Northern England:
- 4th October 1968: Led Zeppelin's first UK gig - held at The Mayfair in Newcastle.
- 14th November 1968: official opening of Newcastle Civic Centre by HM King Olav V of Norway.
More events: 1968 Timeline
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063890:Callers Northumberland Street Newcastle upon Tyne Steve Wood Collection 1968
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from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
063887:Callers Northumberland Street Newcastle upon Tyne Steve Wood Collection 1968
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
043537:Haymarket (proposed Barras Bridge area) Newcastle upon Tyne City Engineers 1968
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
054167:Central Library New Bridge Street Newcastle upon Tyne Allan James 1968
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
043364:Grey Street Newcastle upon Tyne City Engineers 1968
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
043693:New Bridge Street/Northumberland Street/Blackett Street Newcastle upon Tyne City Engineers 1968
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
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Swans in Flight (sculpture)
- The 'Swans in Flight' sculpture by David Wynne was completed in 1968. The bronze statue had been commissioned for new Civic Centre in Newcastle. It is based on Hans Hartvig …
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Bill Bryson Library
- Overview Map Street View The Bill Bryson Library is situated on Stockton Road on the Science Site of Durham University. The library was originally built in 1968, and was significantly …
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St Patricks Catholic Church, Dipton
- Overview Map Street View St Patricks Catholic Church is located on North Road, Flint Hill, Dipton. The Catholic mission in Dipton was originally founded in 1907 from Brooms parish. The site …
from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
063890:Callers Northumberland Street Newcastle upon Tyne Steve Wood Collection 1968
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
063887:Callers Northumberland Street Newcastle upon Tyne Steve Wood Collection 1968
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
043537:Haymarket (proposed Barras Bridge area) Newcastle upon Tyne City Engineers 1968
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
054167:Central Library New Bridge Street Newcastle upon Tyne Allan James 1968
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
043364:Grey Street Newcastle upon Tyne City Engineers 1968
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
043693:New Bridge Street/Northumberland Street/Blackett Street Newcastle upon Tyne City Engineers 1968
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
Co-Curate Page
Swans in Flight (sculpture)
- The 'Swans in Flight' sculpture by David Wynne was completed in 1968. The bronze statue had been commissioned for new Civic Centre in Newcastle. It is based on Hans Hartvig …
Co-Curate Page
Bill Bryson Library
- Overview Map Street View The Bill Bryson Library is situated on Stockton Road on the Science Site of Durham University. The library was originally built in 1968, and was significantly …
