21 retro photos of Newcastle’s Quayside Market which span a century

Published 28th Oct 2023, 06:00 BST

How much has the Quayside Market changed in 300 years?

The Quayside’s Sunday Market dates back to 1736, originally stretching from the old Tyne Bridge (near the Swing Bridge), along Sandgate and beyond.

In just under 300 years the market has changed immeasurably and here are some photos to document it.

A view of the Quayside Market Newcastle upon Tyne taken in 1995. The photograph shows a stall selling children’s toys.

1. 1995

A view of the Quayside Market Newcastle upon Tyne taken in 1995. The photograph shows a stall selling children’s toys. Photo: Newcastle Libraries

A view of the Quayside Market Newcastle upon Tyne taken in 1995. The photograph shows two buskers who are sitting outside one of the buildings on the Quayside.

2. 1995

A view of the Quayside Market Newcastle upon Tyne taken in 1995. The photograph shows two buskers who are sitting outside one of the buildings on the Quayside. Photo: Newcastle Libraries

A 1900s view of the market looking up Sandhill. There are stalls on the Quayside and the streets are busy with people. The Guildhall is in the centre to the left.

3. 1900

A 1900s view of the market looking up Sandhill. There are stalls on the Quayside and the streets are busy with people. The Guildhall is in the centre to the left. Photo: Newcastle Libraries

A view of Paddy’s Market Quayside Newcastle upon Tyne taken in 1975.

4. 1975

A view of Paddy’s Market Quayside Newcastle upon Tyne taken in 1975. Photo: Newcastle Libraries

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