Newcastle upon Tyne in Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
The Custom House
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 21, 2018
1. The Custom House Marker
“The Custom House”
Built in 1766 to replace the old
Custom House at Sandhill. Duties from
ships using the Port of Newcastle
were collected here. Altered
and refronted in 1833 by
Sydney Smirke,
Architect.
City of Newcastle upon Tyne
City Trail
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Law Enforcement. A significant historical year for this entry is 1766.
Location. 54° 58.146′ N, 1° 36.287′ W. Marker is in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, in Tyne and Wear. It is on Quayside close to Broad Garth, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 39 Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, England NE1 3DE, 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: Thomas Spence
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Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 21, 2018
2. The Custom House Marker
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 21, 2018
3. The Custom House 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 208 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 27, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
