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1999
In Northern England:
- 10th March 1999: opening of the Union Rooms on Westgate Road, Newcastle, following a major restoration of the 1877 building as part of the Granger Town Project.
- July 1999: opening of the new Shields Ferry landing in South Shields.
- 19th September 1999; Bobby Robson's 1st match as manager of Newcastle United; 8-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday.
- November 1999: opening of The Wills Building apartments off the Coast Road in Newcastle.
- 1999: creation of Headland Parish Council in Hartlepool.
- 1999: founding of Sunderland Maritime Heritage, a charity and visitor centre
from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
067275:Byker Wall Byker Leighton David 1999
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from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
061668:The Cooperage the Close Unknown 1995
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
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The Baltic (1999)
- "The walls have been removed, and it is possible to see through the Baltic". From 'Pictures of Gateshead and the Surrounding Area' by Andy Williamson. The images may be used …
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Tyne Anew
- Overview Map Street View 'Tyne Anew' is a sculture by Mark di Suvero which is located at the entrance to the Royal Quays Marina (Albert Edward Dock) in North Shields. …
from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
067275:Byker Wall Byker Leighton David 1999
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
061668:The Cooperage the Close Unknown 1995
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from http://picturesofgateshead.co…
The Baltic (1999)
- "The walls have been removed, and it is possible to see through the Baltic". From 'Pictures of Gateshead and the Surrounding Area' by Andy Williamson. The images may be used …
Added by
Simon Cotterill