Newcastle upon Tyne in Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Thomas Spence
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 21, 2018
1. Thomas Spence Marker
Thomas Spence
1750 – 1814
Born Quayside, Newcastle.
Utopian writer and land reformer.
Courageous, pioneering campaigner
for the rights of men and women.
Founded a schoolroom and
debating society in Broad Garth.
“Dare to be free”
City of Newcastle upon Tyne
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1750.
Location. 54° 58.138′ N, 1° 36.311′ W. Marker is in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, in Tyne and Wear. Marker is on Quayside close to King Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 27 Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, England NE1 3DE, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Custom House (within shouting distance of this marker); Sailing Ship Owners (within shouting distance of this marker); Tyne Bridge 75th Anniversary (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Trinity House (about 150 meters away); The Guildhall (about 150 meters away); Lort Burn (about 150 meters away); a different marker also named The Guildhall (about 150 meters away); Freemen of Newcastle upon Tyne (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Also see . . .
this page online
1. Thomas Spence on Wikipedia. (Submitted on November 27, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. The Thomas Spence Society. (Submitted on November 27, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 21, 2018
2. Thomas Spence Marker
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 21, 2018
3. Thomas Spence Marker
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 123 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 27, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
