Blackett Street follows the line of the lane that ran outside Newcastle's Town Wall between its New Gate and Pilgrim Gate.
With the wall removed in the 18th Century, the street was then developed by Richard Grainger in 1824 and named after John Erasmus Blackett (1728-1814) a former Newcastle mayor.
The street which runs through the city centre boasts some of Newcastle's most beautiful and historic buildings- including Emmerson Chambers (now Waterstones) which was built in 1903.
Connecting the city to the likes of Northumberland Street, Grey Street and St James' Park and lined with shops, restaurants and bars, Blackett Street is one of the busiest streets in Newcastle.
But what did it used to look like?
Here are 17 photos spanning a hundred years. See what you can recognise.
1. 1932
A view of the exterior of Fenwick's Blackett Street Newcastle upon Tyne taken in 1932. There is a large illuminated sign on the exterior 'We'll See Fenwick's First'. There is a lane to the right of Fenwick's with Emmerson Chambers on the opposite side. Photo: Newcastle Libraries
2. 1960s or 1970s
Photo: Torday/Newcastle Libraries
3. 1900
A photo of Blackett Street taken around 1900 Photo: Newcastle Libraries
4. 1911
A view of Blackett Street decorated for the coronation of King George V and Queen Mary in 1911. It is a busy street scene with a variety of horse-drawn vehicles travelling along the road. In the foreground two boys are pushing a cart. The buildings on the left include 'Northern Goldsmiths' and 'Lipton'. Grey's Monument and the YMCA building can be seen in the distance. Tramlines and wires can be seen in the foreground. Photo: Newcastle Libraries