Newcastle upon Tyne in Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
The Guildhall
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 21, 2018
1. The Guildhall Marker
The present building incorporates part of
Robert Trollope's town court of 1655-8.
North front (1796) by William Newton
and David Stephenson. South front
(1809). East end (1823) by John
Dobson, altered 1880. The centre
of town government until
1858.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.
Location. 54° 58.105′ N, 1° 36.443′ W. Marker is in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, in Tyne and Wear. Marker is at the intersection of Quayside and Sandhill, on the left when traveling east on Quayside. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Newcastle upon Tyne, England NE1 3AF, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lort Burn (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named The Guildhall (a few steps from this marker); Cutty Sark Tall Ships' Races (within shouting distance of this marker); Freemen of Newcastle upon Tyne (within shouting distance of this marker); Tyne Bridge 75th Anniversary (within shouting distance of this marker); Roman Bridge Across the Tyne (within shouting distance of this marker); Bessy Surtees
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Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 21, 2018
2. The Guildhall Marker
On the Newcastle Guildhall, next to the Lort Burn marker on the left.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 91 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 27, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
