A 1965 view of Northumberland Street looking towards the Haymarket. A number of shops are pictured on the left of the photo including Freeman Hardy and Willis; Dolcis; Weston's and Tru-Form. the Tatler cinema is pictured at the top of the street.A 1965 view of Northumberland Street looking towards the Haymarket. A number of shops are pictured on the left of the photo including Freeman Hardy and Willis; Dolcis; Weston's and Tru-Form. the Tatler cinema is pictured at the top of the street.
A 1965 view of Northumberland Street looking towards the Haymarket. A number of shops are pictured on the left of the photo including Freeman Hardy and Willis; Dolcis; Weston's and Tru-Form. the Tatler cinema is pictured at the top of the street.

19 retro photos of life in Newcastle in 1965- how much has changed?

By Evie Lake
Published 2nd Apr 2024, 10:27 BST

Let's rewind 59 years and look at life in Newcastle in 1965.

How much has changed in Newcastle since 1965?

Here we have 19 incredible photos depicting life in the city 59 years ago.

For starters, Newcastle United's home ground St James' Park looks very different. In 1965, the Magpies finished top in the Second Division.

Elsewhere in the city, Northumberland Street and Eldon Square were still open to traffic and Paddy's Market still happened on Saturdays.

Thanks to Newcastle Libraries for these amazing photographs.

Take a look and let us know how much you remember.

For starters, Newcastle United's home ground St James' Park looks very different. In 1965, the Magpies finished top in the Second Division.

A 1965 photograph showing the Corner House Hotel in Heaton. The photograph shows the central section of the building which is on the corner of Stephenson Road and Heaton Road.

5. Corner House

A 1965 photograph showing the Corner House Hotel in Heaton. The photograph shows the central section of the building which is on the corner of Stephenson Road and Heaton Road. Photo: Newcastel Libraries

A view of the Tyne in Newburn in 1965.

6. Tyne at Newburn

A view of the Tyne in Newburn in 1965. Photo: Newcastle Libraries

A snowy view of the Holy Trinity Church just off Armstrong Bridge.

7. Jesmond 1965

A snowy view of the Holy Trinity Church just off Armstrong Bridge. Photo: Laszlo Torday

Now the Vermont Hotel.

8. County Hall 1965

Now the Vermont Hotel. Photo: Newcastle Libraries

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