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52 Westgate Road


52 Westgate Road in Newcastle was built in 1861 as a house for C.J. Gibb. The elegant sandstone building, also known as Gibb Chambers, was designed by Watson and built by W. Gibson. Later the building was used as offices and as a bank. It was used by the Refuge Assurance Company and later by the Trustee Savings Bank. No. 52 is a Grade II listed building on the National Heritage List for England.

Westgate Road 1861 Historic Buildings and Monuments in Newcastle
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52, WESTGATE ROAD - Newcastle - List Entry
- "House, now bank. 1861 by Watson, for C.J. Gibb; built by W. Gibson. Sandstone ashlar; roof not visible. 3 storeys and basement, 6 bays. Rusticated piers and round-arched windows to …
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List number: 1355327
List grade: 2
Tyne & Wear HER: 9233
Post code: NE1 5XU
Borough: Newcastle
Grid ref: NZ2463264015

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