How well do you know Newcastle?
Thanks to Newcastle Libraries we have some amazing pictures of Newcastle through the decades from the air- granting us a new perspective of the city.
We have snaps of the city centre as well as the East and West End’s spanning nearly 100 years.
Do you recognise Chillingham Road in the mid-90s? How about the view from Grey’s Monument in the 60s?
Certainly no one will remember the photos from the 1920s we have, but the scene is a recognisable one with the same streets and roads we know today.
From above, St James’ Park looks very different 60 years ago- as does Eldon Square.
The bridges, however, always look the same- creating the iconic skyline of the Quayside through different decades.
So take a look, and let us know what you recognise.
9. Grey Street 1968
An aerial view of Grey Street Newcastle upon Tyne taken c.1968. The photograph has been taken from the top of Grey's Monument looking down Grey Street. | NL Photo: Newcastle Libraries
10. St James' Park in the early 60s
This aerial view from Greys monument shows Eldon Square and St James Park- believed to have been taken in the early 1960s. | NL Photo: Newcastle Libraries
11. The bridges in 1929
This is a black-and-white aerial photograph of the Tyne and its bridges. The Tyne Bridge the High Level Bridge the King Edward VII Bridge and the Redheugh Bridge can be seen. | NL Photo: Newcastle Libraries
12. Haymarket in 1920
An aerial view of the Haymarket Newcastle upon Tyne taken c.1920. | NL Photo: Newcastle Libraries