Westgate Road got its name from the old Town Walls; the West Gate was one of the main entrances into Newcastle in Medieval times.
It's one of the city's central roads, starting near the Castle Keep and stretching out to the West End of Newcastle.
It forms part of the A187, running through the Big Lamp, Summerhill and Arthur's Hill areas, continuing on to Benwell and Fenham where it becomes West Road.
There are many notable landmarks on Westgate Road, including Neville Hall, The Lit & Phil, Union Rooms, George Stephenson Monument, St John's Church, NX , and Tyne Theatre. So let's look through these incredible 33 photos depicting Westgate Road's past and development.
Let us know what you recognise.
It forms part of the A187, running through the Big Lamp, Summerhill and Arthur's Hill areas, continuing on to Benwell and Fenham where it becomes West Road.
5. 1912
The photograph shows a view along Westgate Road. a tram is travelling along lines. Photo: Newcastle Libraries
6. 1990
Photo: Newcastle Libraries
7. 1971
view of Grainger Street Newcastle upon Tyne taken in 1971. The photograph has been taken from Westgate Road looking up Grainger Street. Westgate Road is in the foreground with St John's Church in the centre to the right. Buildings between St John's Church and Westgate Road have been demolished and the area is surrounded by a wooden fence. Part of the Trustees Savings Bank can be seen in the centre to the left. The roof of Wengers department store can be seen in the background. Christmas decorations are hung across the road between the lamp posts. Photo: Newcastle Libraries
8. 1966
The photograph is taken from Westgate Road and shows the Top Rank Club. Photo: Newcastle Libraries