21 nostalgic pictures to take you back to Newcastle in 1977

Let's look back at life in Newcastle in the late 1970s.

Published 23rd Feb 2024, 11:22 GMT

What can you recall about life in Newcastle in 1977?

It was the year of Queen Elizabeth's Silver Jubilee and the city was decorated for celebrations.

We have photographs of Grainger Market, Broad Chare, Cloth Market and Grainger Street- how much do you think has changed in 53 years?

There's also snaps of Fenham, Jesmond and Collingwood Street to look through, thanks to Newcastle Libraries.

We also have a collection of pictures from inside some of Newcastle's schools.

Have a look and let us know what your recognise.

A view of the interior of the Grainger Market Newcastle upon Tyne taken in 1977. The photograph has been taken from one of the balconies inside the hall and is looking down onto the stalls and shops. The hall has an iron and glass roof. The buildings is decorated with flags and bunting for the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.

1. Grainger Market

A view of the interior of the Grainger Market Newcastle upon Tyne taken in 1977. The photograph has been taken from one of the balconies inside the hall and is looking down onto the stalls and shops. The hall has an iron and glass roof. The buildings is decorated with flags and bunting for the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. Photo: Newcastle Libraries

A photograph of Broad Chare taken in 1977. The view is looking down towards Broad Chare and Dog Bank. In the foreground there is a grassy bank which slopes down to the rear of buildings on Broad Chare and Cowgate. Trinity House is in the centre to the left with the entrance to Dog Bank then Cowgate to the right. Behind Trinity House are buildings on streets leading from the Quayside. Part of the Tyne Bridge can be seen in the distance.

2. Broad Chare

A photograph of Broad Chare taken in 1977. The view is looking down towards Broad Chare and Dog Bank. In the foreground there is a grassy bank which slopes down to the rear of buildings on Broad Chare and Cowgate. Trinity House is in the centre to the left with the entrance to Dog Bank then Cowgate to the right. Behind Trinity House are buildings on streets leading from the Quayside. Part of the Tyne Bridge can be seen in the distance. Photo: Newcastle Libraries

A view of the interior of the Grainger Market Newcastle upon Tyne taken in 1977. The photograph shows one of the flower stalls which is decorated with bunting flowers and photographs for the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.

3. Grainger Market

A view of the interior of the Grainger Market Newcastle upon Tyne taken in 1977. The photograph shows one of the flower stalls which is decorated with bunting flowers and photographs for the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. Photo: Newcastle Libraries

A view of the Cloth Market Newcastle upon Tyne taken in 1977. The photograph is looking down the Cloth Market towards Mosley Street. Buildings on the left-hand side of the street include the 'Wine Cellar' The 'Koh-I-Noor' and 'The Rajah' Indian restaurants 'Balmbra's' and a branch of the Midland Bank. Part of a modern office block can be seen on the right-hand side of the Cloth Market.

4. Cloth Market

A view of the Cloth Market Newcastle upon Tyne taken in 1977. The photograph is looking down the Cloth Market towards Mosley Street. Buildings on the left-hand side of the street include the 'Wine Cellar' The 'Koh-I-Noor' and 'The Rajah' Indian restaurants 'Balmbra's' and a branch of the Midland Bank. Part of a modern office block can be seen on the right-hand side of the Cloth Market. Photo: Newcastle Libraries

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