Feb. 12. - At three o'clock in the morning, a fire broke out in the lead manufactory of Locke, Blackett, and Co. in Gallowgate, Newcastle, which at first had a very alarming appearance; but by the assistance of the engines of the Newcastle Fire Office, and those from the Barracks, it was got under before 6 o'clock. The fire was confined to the red lead house, where it commenced, the roof of which was burnt off, and two others slightly injured.
From: T Fordyce, J. Sykes. Local records; or, Historical register of remarkable events which have occurred in Northumberland and Durham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and Berwick-upon-Tweed..., published 1867
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Gallowgate fire contained by the Newcastle Fire Office
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