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Emerson Chambers
Emerson Chambers was built in 1903 on Blackett Street in Newcastle. It was designed by Simpson, Lawson and Rayne - built as a high-end restaurant, complete with resident orchestra, for Robert Emerson Jnr.; and also contained a number of shops and offices. The clock on the roof of the building was installed by William Potts in 1904, and mechanised in 1965. Emmerson Chambers is Grade II* listed on the National Heritage List for England (the clock is separately listed). Emmerson Chambers is located close to the Monument and Eldon Square; it currently hosts Waterstone's bookshop.
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061261:Grainger Street/Blackett Street Newcastle upon Tyne Malcolm Maybury 1995
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Emerson Chambers, Blackett Street, NE1 - roof detail
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Tyne and Wear HER(8869): Newcastle, Blackett Street, Emerson Chambers
- "Shops and offices. Circa 1903 by Simpson, Lawson and Rayne. Sandstone ashlar with dark granite plinth and doorcases; Welsh slate roof with copper domes. Rich Art Nouveau/Baroque style. 5 storeys …
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EMERSON CHAMBERS - List Entry
- "Shops and offices. Circa 1903 by Simpson, Lawson and Rayne. Sandstone ashlar with dark granite plinth and doorcases; Welsh slate roof with copper domes. Rich Art Nouveau/Baroque style. 5 storeys …
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Detail of Emerson Chambers, Blackett Street, Newcastle (2)
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Detail of Emerson Chambers, Blackett Street, Newcastle (1)
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Blackett Street, Newcastle. Setting up for Christmas.
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The well-known Newcastle building and a very different view 160 years ago
- Chronicle Live, 22 October 2022. "Today, Newcastle's Emerson Chambers plays host to Waterstones bookshop, but over time various businesses have traded at the striking centre location..."
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061261:Grainger Street/Blackett Street Newcastle upon Tyne Malcolm Maybury 1995
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Emerson Chambers, Blackett Street, NE1 - roof detail
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Tyne and Wear HER(8869): Newcastle, Blackett Street, Emerson Chambers
- "Shops and offices. Circa 1903 by Simpson, Lawson and Rayne. Sandstone ashlar with dark granite plinth and doorcases; Welsh slate roof with copper domes. Rich Art Nouveau/Baroque style. 5 storeys …
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Simon Cotterill
from https://historicengland.org.u…
EMERSON CHAMBERS - List Entry
- "Shops and offices. Circa 1903 by Simpson, Lawson and Rayne. Sandstone ashlar with dark granite plinth and doorcases; Welsh slate roof with copper domes. Rich Art Nouveau/Baroque style. 5 storeys …
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Simon Cotterill
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Detail of Emerson Chambers, Blackett Street, Newcastle (2)
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Detail of Emerson Chambers, Blackett Street, Newcastle (1)
Pinned by Peter Smith
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Blackett Street, Newcastle. Setting up for Christmas.
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from https://www.chroniclelive.co.…
The well-known Newcastle building and a very different view 160 years ago
- Chronicle Live, 22 October 2022. "Today, Newcastle's Emerson Chambers plays host to Waterstones bookshop, but over time various businesses have traded at the striking centre location..."
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Pat Thomson
List number: 1024923
List grade: 2*
Tyne & Wear HER: 8869
Post code: NE1 7JF
Borough: Newcastle
Grid ref: NZ2482964466
List grade: 2*
Tyne & Wear HER: 8869
Post code: NE1 7JF
Borough: Newcastle
Grid ref: NZ2482964466
