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Forth Banks
Forth Banks is a street in Newcastle, which runs from near Central Station down to the Quayside where it joins Close and Skinnerburn Road. In the past Forth Banks was used as the name of the wider area. The old Infirmary at Newcastle was located on Forth Banks, founded in 1751. Forth Banks became an important area during the Industrial Revolution, with various workshops and warehouses. It was the location of the Hawthorne works. In 1823, George Stephenson, his son Robert Stephenson, and partners, opened the world’s first purpose built locomotive works on Forth Banks (entrance on South Street). The "Locomotion" and "Rocket" were built at the works, along with many other locomotives, which exported to developing railways all around the world. Forth Banks Power Station, built in 1890, was one of the first municipal power stations in the country.
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| Old Infirmary | Stephenson Works | Power Station | Hawthorne House |
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| Sachins | Forth Banks House | King's House |
There has been a great deal of change to Forth Banks over the years. The upper section of Forth Banks, north of the underpass under the railway, used to join Neville Street, just east of the station. However, the road now runs west to join Railway Street. The area around Forth Banks declined during the 20th century and some of the industrial buildings became derelict. However, the area has seen regeneration as the 'Stephenson Quarter', with both new buildings, such as the Crowne Plaza Hotel, and renovation of some of the older buildings.
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049589:The Infirmary Forth Banks Newcastle upon Tyne Muss B. c.1795
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003071:Infirmary Forth Banks Newcastle upon Tyne Unknown c.1900
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023302:Forths Banks Central Newcastle Upon Tyne City Engineers 1975
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714533:Hawthorn Inn Forth Banks. Unknown. 1966.
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023315:Forth Banks Central Newcastle Upon Tyne City Engineers 1975
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040834:Forth Banks Newcastle upon Tyne Unknown c.1900
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023316:Forth Banks Newcastle upon Tyne City Engineers 1975
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023301:Forth Banks Newcastle upon Tyne City Engineers 1975
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715657:Forth Banks Newcastle upon Tyne Unknown 1973
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035602:Fishwives selling fish on the corner of Neville Street and Forth Banks, Newcastle upon Tyne c.1890
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Tor259, Forth Banks, Newcastle upon Tyne
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Development at junction of Skinnerburn Road and Forth Banks
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Junction of Forth Banks & Forth Street, Newcastle upon Tyne
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Skinnerburn Road
- Skinner Burn is a stream which used to form the boundry between Newcastle and Elswick. Skinnerburn road runs along the side of the River Tyne west of where the burn joins the …
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Close
- Overview Map Street View Close was a key street in medieval Newcastle. Close Gate.
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Forth Street
- "Forth Street was laid out 1811 as an extension of the medieval street called The Postern to link to Forth Banks...It was moved south before 1896 as a result of …
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Stephenson Quarter
- A mixed-use development centred around the historic Robert Stephenson & Co. Locomotive Works. The development is led by the Clouston Group and includes: Crowne Plaza Hotel Rocket & Multi-Storey Car …
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Newcastle’s Secret Park and the Hidden History of City Fun
- "Most Newcastle residents are familiar with Leazes Park, Exhibition Park, Gosforth Park and Jesmond Dene. But few are aware that there’s a park hidden away in central Newcastle.....The Redheugh Bridge …
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049589:The Infirmary Forth Banks Newcastle upon Tyne Muss B. c.1795
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
003071:Infirmary Forth Banks Newcastle upon Tyne Unknown c.1900
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
023302:Forths Banks Central Newcastle Upon Tyne City Engineers 1975
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
714533:Hawthorn Inn Forth Banks. Unknown. 1966.
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
023315:Forth Banks Central Newcastle Upon Tyne City Engineers 1975
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
040834:Forth Banks Newcastle upon Tyne Unknown c.1900
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
023316:Forth Banks Newcastle upon Tyne City Engineers 1975
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
023301:Forth Banks Newcastle upon Tyne City Engineers 1975
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
715657:Forth Banks Newcastle upon Tyne Unknown 1973
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
035602:Fishwives selling fish on the corner of Neville Street and Forth Banks, Newcastle upon Tyne c.1890
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
Tor259, Forth Banks, Newcastle upon Tyne
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
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Development at junction of Skinnerburn Road and Forth Banks
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
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Junction of Forth Banks & Forth Street, Newcastle upon Tyne
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Skinnerburn Road
- Skinner Burn is a stream which used to form the boundry between Newcastle and Elswick. Skinnerburn road runs along the side of the River Tyne west of where the burn joins the …
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Close
- Overview Map Street View Close was a key street in medieval Newcastle. Close Gate.
Co-Curate Page
Forth Street
- "Forth Street was laid out 1811 as an extension of the medieval street called The Postern to link to Forth Banks...It was moved south before 1896 as a result of …
Co-Curate Page
Stephenson Quarter
- A mixed-use development centred around the historic Robert Stephenson & Co. Locomotive Works. The development is led by the Clouston Group and includes: Crowne Plaza Hotel Rocket & Multi-Storey Car …
from https://metalanddust.org/2016…
Newcastle’s Secret Park and the Hidden History of City Fun
- "Most Newcastle residents are familiar with Leazes Park, Exhibition Park, Gosforth Park and Jesmond Dene. But few are aware that there’s a park hidden away in central Newcastle.....The Redheugh Bridge …
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Streets of Newcastle City Centre
Former Hawthorne Inn, Forth Banks, Newcastle
Forth Banks House, Newcastle
Forth Banks Power Station (1890 - 1907)
Hawthorne House, Forth Banks, Newcastle
King's House, Forth Banks, Newcastle
Old Infirmary, Forth Banks
Stephenson Works, Forth Banks, Newcastle
