23 nostalgic Newcastle pictures to take you back to 1962, 1963 & 1964

Let's rewind 60 years to look through Newcastle's past.

Published 6th Feb 2024, 10:14 BST

Were you alive to experience Newcastle in the 1960s, or do you just enjoy looking through photos of the city's history?

Here we have 23 photos depicting the early years of the 1960s, the decade of The Beatles, second wave feminism and significant cultural change.

We have the Centenary of the Blaydon Races as well as aerial views granting a different perspective of the city.

How much do you think has changed in 60 years?

1. Blaydon Races Centenary celebrations in 1962

Photo: Newcastle Libraries

A photograph taken in 1962 of the Express Hotel on Westgate Road.

2. Westgate Road

A photograph taken in 1962 of the Express Hotel on Westgate Road. Photo: Newcastle Libraries

3. Blaydon Races Centenary, Hydraulic Crane pub, Scotswood Road, 1962

Photo: Newcastle Libraries

A 1962 photograph of Ye Olde George pub taken from the Cloth Market looking into Old George Yard. The frontage of Ye Olde George can be seen. An upper-storey room links Ye Olde George with a garage which is to the right of the building. Underneath the room there is an entranceway which gives access to the buildings beyond Ye Olde George. The garage is owned by 'W. Weddel.

4. The Old George

A 1962 photograph of Ye Olde George pub taken from the Cloth Market looking into Old George Yard. The frontage of Ye Olde George can be seen. An upper-storey room links Ye Olde George with a garage which is to the right of the building. Underneath the room there is an entranceway which gives access to the buildings beyond Ye Olde George. The garage is owned by 'W. Weddel. Photo: Newcastle Libraries

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