Were you around in the early 1970s and want to reminisce over what life was like in Newcastle back then? Or do you just love looking at old photos of the city to spot what’s changed and what remains?
Here we have 17 incredible photographs of Newcastle in 1970 and 1971. And it’s safe to say- while the it looks recognisable- the city has undergone a transformation in over fifty years.
For example, did you know Riverside on the Quayside was once a fish market? And that Mark Toney’s still has a premises on Percy Street all these years later?
Newcastle seems to have been undergoing a lot of change. In 1970, the Conservatives surprisingly ousted Harold Wilson and the Labour government in the summer General Election after six years in power. Subsequently, Edward Heath became Prime Minister despite polls predicting a Labour victory.
In 1971, Newcastle’s star rose after Get Carter starring Michael Caine premiered in LA. The movie was filmed around Tyneside.
What are your memories of the city fifty years ago?
Do you remember the streets looking like they do in these photographs.
Thanks to Newcastle Libraries we have 17 nostalgic and historic snaps for your to peruse.
Take a look and let us know your thoughts.
13. Manors
A photograph showing the demolition of Manor Station in 1971. | NL Photo: Newcastle Libraries
14. Express Hotel
A 1971 photograph of the side of the Express Hotel. 1856 is written on a plaque on a gable of the building. The Stephenson Monument is in the foreground to the left of the photograph. Part of the Central Station can be seen behind the monument. | NL Photo: Newcastle Libraries
15. City Road
An aerial view of City Road Newcastle upon Tyne taken c.1970. | NL Photo: Newcastle Libraries
16. Percy Street
A view of Percy Street in 1970. Mark Toney's can be seen to the right. | NL Photo: Newcastle Libraries