John Dobson Street was opened in 1970, marking the first new major street in Newcastle in over 100 years.
It was named after architect John Dobson (1787 - 1865), who along with Richard Grainger redesigned the city centre in the neoclassical style during the 19th Century.
The new street was part of the 1960s 'city in the sky' vision; with pedestrian walkways, Princess Square and Bewick Court flats, all built above the road. The idea was to separate vehicles and pedestrians, with people able to move around on an 'upper deck' level. The plan wasn't fully realised, however, due to Newcastle City Council leader and mastermind behind the plan being found guilty of corruption in 1973.
So let's have a look back at the street's colourful history. Here are 14 historic photos thanks to Newcastle Libraries. Let us know what you recognise.
1. 1995
This photograph by Trevor Ermel shows the Laing Art Gallery in Newcastle upon Tyne in 1995. Photo: Newcastle Libraries
2. 1969
A view of John Dobson Street/Northumberland Road Newcastle upon Tyne taken in 1969. In the foreground men are laying paving stones on the island which divides the two lanes on John Dobson Street. Buildings on Northumberland Road can be seen in the background with the tower of St Thomas Church behind. Photo: Newcastle Libraries
3. 1995
A view of John Dobson Street Newcastle upon Tyne taken in 1995. The photograph is looking north and shows the decking which crossed John Dobson Street before its demolition. Photo: Newcastle Libraries
4. 1970
A view of the right-hand side of John Dobson Street Newcastle upon Tyne taken in 1970. The photograph shows two of the vintage cars which took part in the procession on John Dobson Street to celebrate its official opening. Photo: Newcastle Libraries