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Barber Surgeons Hall


The former Barber Surgeon's Hall is located on Houston Street in the Summerhill area of Newcastle. It was built in c.1850 by John Dobson for the Company of Barber Surgeons. The building had a high gambrel-shaped lantern for throwing light on dissecting table in it's demonstration room. Later the building became part of a church school. The building is Grade II listed on the National Heritage List for Newcastle.

Summerhill Grade II Listed John Dobson (1787 - 1865) Historic Buildings and Monuments in Newcastle 1850
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Former Barber Surgeons' Hall, Houston Street, Newcastle
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ST PAULS CHURCH OF ENGLAND SCHOOL (NORTH PART) - Newcastle - List Entry
- "Barber Surgeon's hall, now part of church school. Circa 1850 by John Dobson for Company of Barber Surgeons. Sandstone ashlar with long horizontal quoins; roof not visible; felt-covered lantern. 2 …
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The former St. Paul's Church School, Houston Street, NE4
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Hall of the Barber Surgeons (1830)
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List number: 1145914
List grade: 2
Post code: NE4 6HZ
Borough: Newcastle
Grid ref: NZ2384463981

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