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William Haswell Stephenson (1836-1918)


William Haswell Stephenson was an Alderman and Magistrate of Newcastle. During his life he was Sheriff, Mayor of Newcastle (4 times), and Lord Mayor (1909-1910). He was also chairman of the Tyne Commission, and director of several public companies. He made serveral gifts to the city including the statue of Queen Victoria in St Nichoal's Square, the Stephenson Library on Elswick Road, and the Lady Stephenson Library in Walker.

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Old Library, Walker
- Overview Map Street View The former Walker Library building is located on Welbeck Road in Walker, Newcastle. It was opened as the Lady Stephenson Library in 1908, commissioned by the …

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