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King Edward VII Building


The King Edward VII Building at Newcastle University forms part of the east and south parts of the Quadrangle. It was built in 1911 and designed by W.H. Knowles for King Edward VII School of Art, which was part of Armstrong College (a predecessor of todays University). The building now hosts the Hatton Gallery and Fine Art. The King Edward VII Building is Grade II listed on the National Heritage List for England.[1] The south section of the building adjoins The Arches, over which there is a statue of King Edward VII.

During the First World War the King Edward VII Building was requisitioned to house the 1st Northern General Hospital. This was staffed by students and staff associated with the Medical School. Over the course of the war the hospital took in at least 41,896 servicemen.[2]

Newcastle University Grade II Listed 1911 Historic Buildings and Monuments in Newcastle Hatton Gallery
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Entrance to the Fine Art Building from the Quadrangle
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King Edward VII Building, Newcastle University
- King Edward VII Building, Newcastle University. SE facade. Photo by 'Ultra7', 5th September 2013. Public Domain photo c/o Wikimedia Commons.
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- King Edward VII Building, Newcastle University. NW facade of the gateway arm. Photo by 'Ultra7', 5th September 2013. Public Domain Building, c/o Wikimedia Commons.
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- King Edward VII Building, Newcastle University. SW facade. Photo by 'Ultra7', 5th September 2013. Public Domain photo, c/o Wikimedia Commons.
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Ward C1, 1st Northern General Hospital during the First World War was housed in what is now the Hatton Gallery
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FINE ART DEPARTMENT - Newcastle - List Entry
- "NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE UNIVERSITY QUADRANGLE (east and south sides) Fine Art Department GV II College of art. 1911 by W.H. Knowles for Armstrong College. Dark red brick with ashlar dressings; …
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The Hatton Gallery during the First World War
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Tyne and Wear HER(9223): Newcastle, University Quadrangle, Fine Art Department
- "College of art. 1911 by W.H. Knowles for Armstrong College. Dark red brick with ashlar dressings; roof of plain tiles. Tudor style. L-plan. Basement and one storey with one further …
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The Arches, King's Road, Newcastle University (detail)
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List number: 1355305
List grade: 2
Tyne & Wear HER: 9223
Borough: Newcastle
Grid ref: NZ2474065071

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