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53 Grey Street, Newcastle
No. 53 Grey Street was built in c.1837, designed by John Wardle, as part of Richard Grainger's redevelopment of the centre of Newcastle. The building stands by the junction with High Bridge Street. A blue plaque on 53 Grey Street states "José Maria de Eça de Queirós 1845 -1900 Portuguese Diplomat and novelist of European stature lived in this building 1874-1879, among the most productive years of his writing career." The ground floor of the building currently (2023) hosts Blakes (cafe / bar). 53 Grey Street is Grade II* listed on the National Heritage List for England.
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53, GREY STREET - Newcastle - List Entry
- "Shop and house, now offices. Circa 1837. Probably by John Wardle, for Richard Grainger. Sandstone ashlar; roof not visible. 4 storeys, 3 bays. Circa 1900 ground floor has plinth and …
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Jose Maria De Eca De Queiros 1845 -1900 Portuguese Diplomat and Novelist of European stature Lived here at 53, Grey Street, Newcastle upon Tyne 1874 - 1879
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53, GREY STREET - Newcastle - List Entry
- "Shop and house, now offices. Circa 1837. Probably by John Wardle, for Richard Grainger. Sandstone ashlar; roof not visible. 4 storeys, 3 bays. Circa 1900 ground floor has plinth and …
Added by
Simon Cotterill
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Jose Maria De Eca De Queiros 1845 -1900 Portuguese Diplomat and Novelist of European stature Lived here at 53, Grey Street, Newcastle upon Tyne 1874 - 1879
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