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Spencer's Steelworks, Newburn (1822-1960's)


John Spencer and Sons Ltd. established works at Newburn in 1822, initially based in an old water mill in Walbottle Dene. However, the business grew significantly after further land was purchased in 1830. A section of the New Burn (river) was culverted in the 1850's to allow further growth of the site. By 1900, Spencer's works had expanded to cover 60 acres and employed around 1,800 people.[1] The works specialised in making springs for the railway industry, and later produced steel plate, including that used for the ocean liner Mauretania, which was launched in 1906.


Spencer's Steel Works, c.1920. c/o Newcastle Libraries

The works closed between 1924 and 1926 during the Great Depression, and the main plant and its chimneys were largely demolished by 1933. However, the company did revive after the depression and continued smaller operations until it's final closure in the 1960s. A few of the 19th century buildings, including the Rolling Mill, survive and are now used for other purposes.

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Spencers Steelworks Head Office, 1910
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