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

Inscription. The Bewick Society
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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in North East England.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Basil Hume Memorial Garden

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(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 . . .
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

Bust of Thomas Bewick<br> by Baily image. Click for full size.

Internet Archive

3. Bust of Thomas Bewick
by Baily

From The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine, Vol. 24, 1882.

Thomas Bewick<br>his mark image. Click for full size.

Internet Archive

4. Thomas Bewick
his mark

From The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine, Vol. 24, 1882.

The Starling<br>by Thomas Bewick image. Click for full size.

Internet Archive

5. The Starling
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 320 times since then and 24 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.