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55 & 57 Westgate Road


Nos. 55 & 57 Westgate Road in Newcastle was originally one house, now shops and offices. The building is Grade II* listed on the National Heritage List for England. No. 55 is currently occupied by Newcastle Arts Centre.

"The site of the present 55/57 Westgate Road has seen a wide range of occupants, and this stretch of Westgate Street was certainly occupied from the 15th Century. The building has been rebuilt at least once and ‘recased’ twice. The early cellars are built from stone and provided the foundations for a timber framed building with brick infill. The house was recased in brick in the late 17th Century and recased in stone in the 1770’s....In the 1680’s it was the home of an Irish Roman Catholic, Sir William Creagh. He was made Mayor and Freeman of the City by Royal Mandate, this being part of James II’s efforts to assert the power of the Crown – at the expense of Newcastle’s privileges and independence....From 1716 to 1736 this was know as the Assembly House (at the same time playing host to a school, for young ladies!). These public assemblies for dancing and card playing were a new feature of northern society and at first appear to have encountered considerable opposition...In 1735 the celebrated Newcastle Composer Charles Avison performed his first subscription concert here and the building now has a City plaque to commemorate this event...." (Newcastle Arts Centre)

Westgate Road Grade II* Listed Charles Avison (1709-1770) Historic Buildings and Monuments in Newcastle
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55-57 Westgate Road, Newcastle

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Detail of 55-57 Westgate Road, Newcastle

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55-57 Westgate Road, NE1 (interior detail)

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55-57 Westgate Road, NE1 (interior detail)

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55-57 Westgate Road, NE1 (interior detail)

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55-57 Westgate Road, NE1 (interior detail)

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55 AND 57, WESTGATE ROAD - Newcastle - List Entry
- "One house. Now shops and offices. Circa 1750. Sandstone ashlar; slate roof, graduated over 4 left bays. Ashlar and brick chimneys. 3 storeys and attics; 2:3:2 bays. Central door in …

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55-57 Westgate Road, NE1

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Plaque re Charles Avison on 55-57 Westgate Road, NE1

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Charles Avison (1709-1770)
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Charles Avison (1709-1770)
- Overview About Charles Avison Charles Avison was born into a musical family in Newcastle and became one of the most important concerto composers in 18th Century England. Avison was organist at St …
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From Mansion House to Assembly House to Art House
- "55 Westgate Road will soon be hosting a number of events in conjunction with Newcastle Arts Centre....The site of the present 55/57 Westgate Road has seen a wide range of …

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List number: 1024740
List grade: 2*
Tyne & Wear HER: 8710
Post code: NE1 1SG
Borough: Newcastle
Grid ref: NZ2461063986

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