Here we have 24 incredible photos of Newcastle from 1966.
How much do you think has changed in 58 years?
It was the year England won the World Cup, beating West Germany 4-2 at Wembley and Harold Wilson’s Labour Party won a landslide majority in the snap election.
It was the year England won the World Cup, beating West Germany 4-2 at Wembley and Harold Wilson’s Labour Party won a landslide majority in the snap election.
21. Civic Centre
A view of the Civic Centre Barras Bridge Newcastle upon Tyne taken in 1966. The photograph shows the bells for the carillon tower which are lined up in rows in the new Civic Centre car park. Cars are parked in the background on Hancock Street. Beyond Hancock Street the rear of buildings on the Great North Road and Jesmond Road can be seen. Photo: Newcastle Libraries
22. Fish Market
A view of the Fish Market Clayton Street/St. Andrew's Street Newcastle upon Tyne taken in 1966. The Fish Market opened on Clayton Street/St. Andrew's Street in the 19th century. Photo: Newcastle Libraries
23. Top Rank
Clayton Street- the photograph is taken from Westgate Road and shows the Top Rank Club. Photo: Newcastle Libraries
24. Green Market
A view of the Green Market Clayton Street/St. Andrew's Street Newgate Street Newcastle upon Tyne taken in 1966. The photograph has been taken from Newgate Street looking up one of the aisles of the Green Market which is lined with fruit vegetable and flower stalls. Photo: Newcastle Libraries
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