Here we have a collection of amazing photos of Newcastle through the mid 1970s.
From 1973 to 1977, Tyneside underwent a significant amount of change.
The decade saw a significant number of collieries close which altered the face of the North East forever. In ‘74, construction of the Metro got underway to make travelling around the region more accessible.
In 1976, Newcastle United hero Malcom ‘Supermac’ McDonald was sold to Arsenal for £333,333.
But how much of the city has changed since then?
Here we have 15 amazing photos of Newcastle in the middle of the decade, thanks to Newcastle Libraries.
Take a look and let us know your memories.
1. The Hoppings
The Hoppings, Town Moor, 27.6.74. | NL Photo: Newcastle Libraries
2. Elswick in 1975
A view of Lancaster Street Elswick taken in 1975. The photograph shows three blocks of multi-storey flats at the end of a street of terraced houses. | NL Photo: Newcastle Libraries
3. Gallowgate
A view of Gallowgate taken in 1975. The photograph is looking south along Gallowgate. In the foreground to the right is Gallowgate Coach Station. | NL Photo: Newcastle Libraries
4. Central Station, 1975
A view of the taxi rank underneath the main portico at the front of the station. | NL Photo: Newcastle Libraries