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1971
Narional:
- 15th Feb 1971: 'Decimal Day' - introduction of decimal currency
- 1st Sept 1971: The penny and threepence ceased to be legal tender.
- 28th Oct 1971: Pariament votes for the UK to join the European Economic Community (EEC).
In Northern England:
- 3rd Feb 1971: premièr of the film 'Get Carter', set in Tyneside, and starring Michael Cain.
- December 1971: The first Chrstmas Window display at Fenwick department store in Newcastle.
- 1971: opening of The Derwent Tower in Dunston, Gateshead.
- 1971: completion of the Bank of England building and Commercial Union House, Pilgrim Street, Newcastle.
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021940:Percy Street Newcastle upon Tyne Signey J. 1971
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034451:Junior Library Central Library Princess Square Newcastle upon Tyne City Engineers 1971
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039014:Office development All Saints Area Newcastle upon Tyne City Engineers 1971
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025387:Walkerville Library Appletree Gardens Walkerville City Engineers 1971
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021518:Montague Primary School Moorview Crescent Cowgate 1971
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021456:Callers Ltd, Northumberland Street, Newcastle upon Tyne 1971
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021308:Shakespeare Street Newcastle upon Tyne Signey J. 1971
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from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
043336:Hanover Street Newcastle upon Tyne City Engineers 1971
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020240:Manor's Railway Station Newcastle-upon-Tyne 1971
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Former Bank of England
- The former Bank of England building on Pilgrim Street was built 1968-1971 by Fitzroy, Robinson & Partners. The building was demolished in 2012.
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Derwent Tower, Dunston
- Overview About Derwent Tower Derwent Tower, knick named the "Dunston Rocket" was a 29-storey apartment block and was a prominent landmark in Dunston, Gateshead. The tower was commisioned by Whickham …
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Decimal Day: an introductory pack of the new currency.
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Threepence reverse
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Simon Cotterill
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Commercial Union House, Pilgrim Street
- Commercial Union House was an 8 story office block, with a large projecting tower over Pilgrim Street in Newcastle. The Brutalist-style building was designed by Howell Brooks Tucker & Partners …
from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
021940:Percy Street Newcastle upon Tyne Signey J. 1971
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
034451:Junior Library Central Library Princess Square Newcastle upon Tyne City Engineers 1971
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
039014:Office development All Saints Area Newcastle upon Tyne City Engineers 1971
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
025387:Walkerville Library Appletree Gardens Walkerville City Engineers 1971
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
021518:Montague Primary School Moorview Crescent Cowgate 1971
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
021456:Callers Ltd, Northumberland Street, Newcastle upon Tyne 1971
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
021308:Shakespeare Street Newcastle upon Tyne Signey J. 1971
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
043336:Hanover Street Newcastle upon Tyne City Engineers 1971
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
020240:Manor's Railway Station Newcastle-upon-Tyne 1971
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
  Co-Curate Page
Former Bank of England
- The former Bank of England building on Pilgrim Street was built 1968-1971 by Fitzroy, Robinson & Partners. The building was demolished in 2012.
  Co-Curate Page
Derwent Tower, Dunston
- Overview About Derwent Tower Derwent Tower, knick named the "Dunston Rocket" was a 29-storey apartment block and was a prominent landmark in Dunston, Gateshead. The tower was commisioned by Whickham …
from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki…
Decimal Day: an introductory pack of the new currency.
- Image c/o Wikimedia Commons
Added by
Simon Cotterill
from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki…
Threepence reverse
- Public domain image c/o Wikipedia
Added by
Simon Cotterill