A view of a Street Trader on Brunswick Place Newcastle upon Tyne taken in 1983. The photograph shows a Street Trader serving customers from his fruit barrow. F.W. Woolworth's store can be seen behind the barrow to the right and buses travelling down Northumberland Street to the left.A view of a Street Trader on Brunswick Place Newcastle upon Tyne taken in 1983. The photograph shows a Street Trader serving customers from his fruit barrow. F.W. Woolworth's store can be seen behind the barrow to the right and buses travelling down Northumberland Street to the left.
A view of a Street Trader on Brunswick Place Newcastle upon Tyne taken in 1983. The photograph shows a Street Trader serving customers from his fruit barrow. F.W. Woolworth's store can be seen behind the barrow to the right and buses travelling down Northumberland Street to the left.

21 retro photos showing life in Newcastle in 1983 and 1984

By Evie Lake
Published 13th Mar 2024, 11:01 BST

Let's rewind 40 years and look at life in Newcastle in the mid-80s.

Here we have 21 incredible photos of Newcastle in 1983 and 1984.

1984 was dominated by the Miners' Strike and life in the North East looked very different.

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For the 1983-84 season, Newcastle United finished third in the Second Division and were automatically promoted to the First Division- Kevin Keegan was the club's top goal scorer with 28 goals.

In this collection we have photos of the infamous Tuxedo Princess and cinemas of the city's past.

Have a look and let us know what you remember about Newcastle forty years ago.

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A view of the rear of buildings on Broad Chare taken in 1984. The buildings are derelict and are in the process of being renovated.

21. Broad Chare 1984

A view of the rear of buildings on Broad Chare taken in 1984. The buildings are derelict and are in the process of being renovated. Photo: Newcastle Libraries

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