A nostalgic look at the lost shops of Newcastle- 13 reminders of the city's past

Newcastle’s shops have changed so much over the decades- how many can you remember?

Published 27th Apr 2024, 07:00 BST

Newcastle is constantly undergoing change- saying goodbye to beloved shops and welcoming new favourites.

Here we have 13 reminders of shops of Newcastle’s past, thanks to Newcastle Libraries’ archives.

There’s scenes from the 90s and early 2000s to jog your memories, featuring the likes of Binns, Phaze and Envy.

Which is your favourite forgotten shop of Newcastle’s past? Do you think our shops are better today or are you still nostalgic for the past?

Have a look and let us know what you can remember.

A view of left-hand side of Grainger Street Newcastle upon Tyne taken in 2002. The photograph is looking along Grainger Street from Market Street. In the foreground to the left is Market Street. 'Kookai' is on the ground floor of the building on the corner of Grainger Street and Market Street the next two shops are empty then 'Ball's' and 'McGurk Sports'.

1. Kookai

A view of left-hand side of Grainger Street Newcastle upon Tyne taken in 2002. The photograph is looking along Grainger Street from Market Street. In the foreground to the left is Market Street. 'Kookai' is on the ground floor of the building on the corner of Grainger Street and Market Street the next two shops are empty then 'Ball's' and 'McGurk Sports'. Photo: Newcastle Libraries

A view of the High Street Gosforth taken in 1998. The photograph shows a row of shops on one side of the High Street. The shops include 'Thomas Cook' and 'Oxfam'.

2. Thomas Cook

A view of the High Street Gosforth taken in 1998. The photograph shows a row of shops on one side of the High Street. The shops include 'Thomas Cook' and 'Oxfam'. Photo: Newcastle Libraries

A view of the exterior of Newgate Shopping Centre Clayton Street Newcastle upon Tyne taken in 1996. The photograph has been taken from the opposite side of Clayton Street.

3. Newgate Shopping Centre

A view of the exterior of Newgate Shopping Centre Clayton Street Newcastle upon Tyne taken in 1996. The photograph has been taken from the opposite side of Clayton Street. Photo: Newcastle Libraries

A view of Acorn Road Jesmond taken in 1996. The photograph shows a row of shops on the left-hand side of Acorn Road. The shops include 'Martyns' shoe shop 'The Real Cheese Shop' and 'Browns Gallery'.

4. On Acorn Road

A view of Acorn Road Jesmond taken in 1996. The photograph shows a row of shops on the left-hand side of Acorn Road. The shops include 'Martyns' shoe shop 'The Real Cheese Shop' and 'Browns Gallery'. Photo: Newcastle Libraries

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