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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:

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1970s Commercial Union House, Pilgrim Street Former Bank of England Derwent Tower, Dunston
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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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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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Metrocentre, Dunston, Gateshead July 1971
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Former Bank of England
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Former Bank of England
- The former Bank of England building on Pilgrim Street was built 1968-1971 by Fitzroy, Robinson &amp; Partners. The building was demolished in 2012.
Derwent Tower, Dunston
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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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That Was the Year That Was - 1971
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Decimal Day: an introductory pack of the new currency.
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Threepence reverse
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Commercial Union House, Pilgrim Street
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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 &amp; Partners …

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