Newcastle retro: 13 of our favourite photos looking back at the early 1960s

Published 3rd Jul 2024, 12:33 BST

Let’s rewind to Newcastle in the early 1960s.

Do you remember what life was like in Newcastle in the early 1960s? Or are you just curious to look back at Tyneside as it was before?

Here we have 13 amazing photos of the city to jog your memory, thanks to Newcastle Libraries.

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We have photos of the North Shields Fish Quay, Westgate Road and a very different Ouseburn.

There’s also views of an unrecognisable St James’ Park and a very familiar Castle Keep.

So take a look and let us know your memories.

A 1962 photograph of the entrance to the Castle Keep.

1. Newcastle Castle Keep

A 1962 photograph of the entrance to the Castle Keep. | NL Photo: Newcastle Libraries

A view of Shieldfield taken in 1960. The photograph shows a 17th century house on the north side of Shieldfield Green. The King Charles Tower multi-storey block of flats are being built to the left of the house.

2. Shieldfield

A view of Shieldfield taken in 1960. The photograph shows a 17th century house on the north side of Shieldfield Green. The King Charles Tower multi-storey block of flats are being built to the left of the house. | NL Photo: Newcastle Libraries

The Centenary of the Blaydon Races Collection

3. Blaydon Races Centenary

The Centenary of the Blaydon Races Collection | NL Photo: Newcastle Libraries

A view of Benton Road High Heaton taken in 1962.

4. Benton Road

A view of Benton Road High Heaton taken in 1962. | NL Photo: Newcastle Libraries

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