Here we have 19 amazing photographs showing Dean Street and the Side's history.
Built along the dene of the Lort Burn river, when Dean Street was completed by architect David Stephenson in 1787 it was linked to the old Tyne Bridge and became one of Newcastle’s principal streets. Side is a medieval street connected to the bottom of Dene Street. It's name derives from its location on the side of a hill. It was very different in the past when the lower part of the street was divided by the Lort Burn, which was later built over in 1696.
Admiral Lord Collingwood was born in the Side, Newcastle on 26th September 1748. Today, both are part of Newcastle's city centre hub of restaurants, bars and shops. But how much has changed over the decades?
Take a look and let us know.
1. 1965
Taken through railway arch looking north. Photo: Newcastle Libraries
2. An undated view of The Side
Photo: Newcastle Libraries
3. Dean Street 1912
This is a photograph of Dean street looking down towards the railway bridge. On the right hand side is the Cathedral buildings which were mainly occupied by the colliery companies. Photo: Newcastle Libraries
4. 1899
A view of the Side Newcastle upon Tyne taken in 1899. The photograph has been taken from the junction of Dean Street and the Side and is looking up the Side towards St. Nicholas Street. The buildings include the premises of 'T. Owen Saddlers Ironmonger'. Buildings on St. Nicholas Street can be seen in the background. Photo: Newcastle Libraries