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.

9. Northumberland Road

A view of Northumberland Road Newcastle upon Tyne taken c.1960. The photograph has been taken from John Dobson Street looking along Northumberland Road. | NL Photo: Newcastle Libraries

10. Scotswood Road 1963

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11. Groat Market

A view of the Groat Market Newcastle upon Tyne taken c.1963. | NL Photo: Newcastle Libraries

12. North Shields

A view of the North Shields Fish Quay in 1963. | NL Photo: Newcastle Libraries