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

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.

5. Westgate Road

A photograph taken in 1962 of the Express Hotel on Westgate Road. | NL Photo: Newcastle Libraries

6. Hydraulic Crane pub

Blaydon Races Centenary, Hydraulic Crane pub, Scotswood Road, 1962. | NL Photo: Newcastle Libraries

7. Ouseburn

A view of Ouseburn Road Byker taken in 1960. The photograph is framed by an arch of the Ouseburn Viaduct and shows the Flint Mill Cottages and the Ouseburn Cottages on the Ouseburn Road. | NL Photo: Newcastle Libraries

8. A view of St James' Park

This is an aerial view of Blackett street. Eldon Square can be seen on the right. St. James' Park can be viewed in the distance. | NL Photo: Newcastle Libraries