Old photos of newcastle upon tyne

Description: Laszlo Torday arrived in Tynemouth in January 1940 from Hungary and took most of his photographs of Tyneside during the 1960's and 1970's. They reflect his interest in the streets and people of Newcastle especially of central Newcastle and the suburbs of Heaton and Jesmond. : The physical collection held by Newcastle Libraries comprises 100 photograph albums of black and white prints plus 16 boxes of colour transparencies. We are keen to find out more about them. If you…

Type : Photograph Medium : Print-black-and-white Description : A view down the terraced buildings on Eldon Square. Collection : Local Studies Printed Copy : If you would like a printed copy of this image please contact Newcastle Libraries www.newcastle.gov.uk/tlt quoting Accession Number : 022064

Description : View from GatesheadShipping Collection : Local Studies Printed Copy : If you would like a printed copy of this image please contact Newcastle Libraries www.newcastle.gov.uk/tlt quoting Accession Number : 003710

Courtesy of the Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums.

Type : Photograph Medium : Print-black-and-white Description : A photograph of Pilgrim street showing new tram lines being laid. Business' which can be seen in the picture include Crossley Brothers and Baron and Nisbet. Collection : Local Studies Printed Copy : If you would like a printed copy of this image please contact Newcastle Libraries www.newcastle.gov.uk/tlt quoting Accession Number : 010496

CALLERS FURNITURE STORE on Northumberland Street was destroyed in a huge fire on 30th November 1969, but was re-built on the exact same spot and re-opened...

Type : Photograph Medium : Print-black-and-white Description : People crowd Westgate Road for the day of a royal visit (July 11th 1906). Bunting and flags line the streets. Stephenson's Monument stands to the left of the picture. Printed Copy : If you would like a printed copy of this image please contact Newcastle Libraries www.newcastle.gov.uk/tlt quoting Accession Number : 024882

Quayside Newcastle 1950's

Cattle Market, Newcastle, 1954, with the Lloyds Bank building in the middle of the photograph

Type : Photograph Medium : Print-black-and-white Description : A view of the Side Newcastle upon Tyne taken in 1900. The photograph shows the head of the Side. The buildings include the premises of 'Harvey