And that link is - all these buildings pictured were due to be bulldozed when the photos were taken,
From the Ord Arms to the Haymarket pubs and John Dobson Street to Manor Station, the scene was changing.
Thankfully, we can re-live it all courtesy of these photos from the Newcastle Libraries archives. Have a browse at these wonderful memories of the city’s past.
1. Looking back at Lovaine Place
Lovaine Place in 1957 where some of the houses were empty, boarded up and awaiting demolition. | Newcastle Libraries
2. Ord Arms memories
The Ord Arms at Scotswood Road and the entrance to the underpass at new Scotswood Bridge. The clock was moved to the S&N Brewery site in the 1960's. | Newcastle Libraries
3. Last orders at the Lion and Lamb
The Newgate Street entrance of the Lion and Lamb before demolition in 1964. | Newcastle Libraries
4. Crown Inn and plenty of rubble
A 1966 photograph of the Crown Inn at the junction of Railway Street and Ord Street. The buildings adjoining the Crown Inn are in the process of being demolished. The Crown Inn is awaiting demolition. | Newcastle Libraries