Newcastle upon Tyne in Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Thomas Bewick
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 18, 2018
1. Thomas Bewick Marker
1753 – 2003
Thomas Bewick
1753 – 1828
The artist wood-engraver and naturalist,
lived near here in his
“little happy cot at the Forth”
from 1781 to 1812.
City of Newcastle upon Tyne
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Environment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1753.
Location. 54° 58.16′ N, 1° 37.12′ W. Marker is in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, in Tyne and Wear. Marker is at the intersection of Bewick Street and Thomas Bewick Square, on the left when traveling east on Bewick Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Newcastle upon Tyne, England NE1 5EJ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Basil Hume Memorial Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); 28 Clayton Street West (within shouting distance of this marker); 36 Clayton Street West (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Hadrian’s Wall (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Bath Lane (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); West Walls (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Town Wall (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Sir Joseph Wilson Swan (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Also see . . .
this page online
1. The Bewick Society. (Submitted on November 18, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Thomas Bewick on Wikipedia. (Submitted on November 18, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 18, 2018
2. Thomas Bewick Marker
Internet Archive
3. Bust of Thomas Bewick
by Baily
by Baily
From The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine, Vol. 24, 1882.
Internet Archive
4. Thomas Bewick
his mark
his mark
From The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine, Vol. 24, 1882.
Internet Archive
5. The Starling
by Thomas Bewick
by Thomas Bewick
From The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine, Vol. 24, 1882.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 18, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 145 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 18, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 13, 2020, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.
