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The Turnbull, Newcastle


What is now known as 'The Turnbull', located on Queen's Lane in Newcastle, was built in 1888 By F. W. Rich for Robert Robinson and Co., a stationery wholesaler and printers. A south block was added in 1897 and a tower in 1898. It was built on land that had once belonged to a medieval Carmelite monastery, which stood just inside the Town Wall, between Clavering Place and the Long Stairs. In 1961 the building was acquired by E. & F. Turnbull Ltd and used as a warehouse, sharing it with Peacocks' Surgical & Medical Equipment Ltd. The company name was displayed on the building, which is a prominent feature on the Newcastle skyline, opposite the Castle Keep. As such, it was widely known as 'Turnbull's Warehouse', it was used as a warehouse up to the late 1990s. In 2001, the building was converted into 48 Manhattan-style loft and penthouse apartments. During this redevelopment, pottery and other artifacts dating as far back as the 12th century were uncovered. The Turnbull is a Grade II listed building on the National Heritage List for England.

Queen's Lane, Newcastle Historic Buildings and Monuments in Newcastle Frank West Rich (1840 - 1929) 1888
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(The former) Turnbull's Warehouse, Queen's Lane, NE1 (2)
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(The former) Turnbull's Warehouse, Queen's Lane, NE1 - tower
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Turnbull's Warehouse
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Former Turnbull's warehouse, Hanover Square, Newcastle
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Turnbull Building above new apartment block on Close
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Rear of Turnbull Building from Clavering Place
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TURNBULL'S WAREHOUSE - Newcastle - List Entry
- "Warehouse. 1888 north block; 1897 additions to south; 1898 tower. By F. W. Rich for Robinson and Co., printers. Brick with ashlar dressings; Welsh slate roof. 5 storeys at right, …
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Tyne and Wear HER(5169): Newcastle, Queens Lane, Turnbull's Warehouse
- "An impressive and attractive red brick warehouse built in 1888. 1897 additions to the south. 1898 tower added. Built for Robinson and Co. printers; to the design of Frank West …
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Inside the Newcastle basement time forgot - untouched remnants from the past
- Chronicle Live, 5 September 2022. "Work by AAG Archaeology on two untouched lower floors at Newcastle's 1890s-built Turnbull Building has uncovered some fascinating remnants from the 1930s - and also …
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List number: 1325543
List grade: 2
Post code: NE1 1NA
Borough: Newcastle
Grid ref: NZ2496063791

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