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Redevelopment of Newcastle 1824 to 1841
In the mid 19th century the layout of the centre of Newcastle was redesigned and developed by Richard Grainger with the support of John Clayton (town clerk) and architects, notably including John Dobson, John Wardle, George Walker, and John and Benjamin Green.
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| Grey Street | Grainger Street | Market Street | Clayton Street | Blackett Street |
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| Theatre Royal | Grainger Market | Exchange Buildings | Grey's Monument | Old Eldon Square |
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Grainger Town
- Overview About Grainger Town Grainger Town is the historic heart of Newcastle, which incorporates streets built in a neo-classical style by Richard Grainger between 1824 and 1841, including the Grainger …
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Richard Grainger (1797–1861)
- Overview About Richard Grainger Richard Grainger (1797–1861) was a builder in Newcastle upon Tyne. He worked together with the architects John Dobson and Thomas Oliver, and with the town clerk, …
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John Dobson (1787 - 1865)
- Overview About John Dobson Buildings by John Dobson John Dobson was a 19th centaury architect in the North of England. He had a prolific career, designing over 50 churches and …
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John Clayton (1792 -1890)
- Overview About John Clayton John Clayton is best known for his role as Town Clerk of Newcastle during the 19th century. Clayton was born on 10th June 1792 and went …
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Grey's Monument
- Overview About Map Street View Grey's Monument is a prominent landmark in the centre of Newcastle. Located at the head of Grey Street and Grainger Street, where they meet Blackett …
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Theatre Royal
- Overview About the Theatre Royal Map Street View The Theatre Royal, originally on Drury Lane off Mosley Street, opened in 1788 and was granted its Royal licence by King George …
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Grainger Market
- Overview About Grainger Town Map Street View The Grainger Market was opened to the public on the 24th October 1835, and was originally divided into a butchers’ market and separate …
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Central Exchange Buildings
- Overview Map Street View The Central Exchange is a triangular building, designed by John Wardle and George Walker and built by Richard Grainger as part of the redevelopment of Newcastle …
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John Wardle (c1827-1899)
- John Wardle (c1827-1899) was an architect in Newcastle, whose work included the design of several buildings on and around Grey Street and Grainger Street, as part of Richard Grainger's redevelopment …
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Benjamin Green (1813-1858)
- Overview About John and Benjamin Green Benjamin Green was awarded the 'Telford Medal' from the Institution of Civil Engineers for his work on Ousburn Viaduct and its sister Wilington Viaduct. …
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John Green (1787 - 1852)
- Overview About John and Benjamin Green John Green (1787 - 1852) was a civil engineer and architect based in Newcastle. He worked in partnership with his son Benjamin Green. Some …
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Grey Street
- History Street View Grey Street is one of the main streets in Newcastle and runs from Grey's Monument down to the junction with Mosley Street after which it continues as Dean Street down to the Quayside. …
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Grainger Town
- Overview About Grainger Town Grainger Town is the historic heart of Newcastle, which incorporates streets built in a neo-classical style by Richard Grainger between 1824 and 1841, including the Grainger …
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Richard Grainger (1797–1861)
- Overview About Richard Grainger Richard Grainger (1797–1861) was a builder in Newcastle upon Tyne. He worked together with the architects John Dobson and Thomas Oliver, and with the town clerk, …
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John Dobson (1787 - 1865)
- Overview About John Dobson Buildings by John Dobson John Dobson was a 19th centaury architect in the North of England. He had a prolific career, designing over 50 churches and …
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John Clayton (1792 -1890)
- Overview About John Clayton John Clayton is best known for his role as Town Clerk of Newcastle during the 19th century. Clayton was born on 10th June 1792 and went …
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Grey's Monument
- Overview About Map Street View Grey's Monument is a prominent landmark in the centre of Newcastle. Located at the head of Grey Street and Grainger Street, where they meet Blackett …
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Theatre Royal
- Overview About the Theatre Royal Map Street View The Theatre Royal, originally on Drury Lane off Mosley Street, opened in 1788 and was granted its Royal licence by King George …
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Grainger Market
- Overview About Grainger Town Map Street View The Grainger Market was opened to the public on the 24th October 1835, and was originally divided into a butchers’ market and separate …
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Central Exchange Buildings
- Overview Map Street View The Central Exchange is a triangular building, designed by John Wardle and George Walker and built by Richard Grainger as part of the redevelopment of Newcastle …
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John Wardle (c1827-1899)
- John Wardle (c1827-1899) was an architect in Newcastle, whose work included the design of several buildings on and around Grey Street and Grainger Street, as part of Richard Grainger's redevelopment …
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Benjamin Green (1813-1858)
- Overview About John and Benjamin Green Benjamin Green was awarded the 'Telford Medal' from the Institution of Civil Engineers for his work on Ousburn Viaduct and its sister Wilington Viaduct. …
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John Green (1787 - 1852)
- Overview About John and Benjamin Green John Green (1787 - 1852) was a civil engineer and architect based in Newcastle. He worked in partnership with his son Benjamin Green. Some …
