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'. 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'.
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'.

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?

By Evie Lake
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.

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

A 1995 photograph of the frontage of the County Hotel in Neville Street taken from the opposite side of the street. 'Klick Photopoint,' 'The County Cobbler,' 'Central Newsagency' and 'People's Phone' can also be seen.

5. Underneath the County Hotel

A 1995 photograph of the frontage of the County Hotel in Neville Street taken from the opposite side of the street. 'Klick Photopoint,' 'The County Cobbler,' 'Central Newsagency' and 'People's Phone' can also be seen. Photo: Newcastle Libraries

A view of Grainger Street Newcastle upon Tyne taken in 2002. The photograph shows the frontage of buildings on Grainger Street. 'Ball's' and 'McGurk Sports' are on the ground floor of the buildings. The other shops are empty and boarded up.

6. On Grainger Street in 2002

A view of Grainger Street Newcastle upon Tyne taken in 2002. The photograph shows the frontage of buildings on Grainger Street. 'Ball's' and 'McGurk Sports' are on the ground floor of the buildings. The other shops are empty and boarded up. Photo: Newcastle Libraries

A 1995 photograph of the Exo Cafe Bar at the corner of Clayton Street and Fenkle Street. To the right of the Exo three of the adjacent shops on Grainger Street can be seen the first is unidentifiable with Jacksons beyond that and then The Kombat Zone. In the background to the left can be seen buildings in Charlotte Square.

7. Exo Cafe Bar

A 1995 photograph of the Exo Cafe Bar at the corner of Clayton Street and Fenkle Street. To the right of the Exo three of the adjacent shops on Grainger Street can be seen the first is unidentifiable with Jacksons beyond that and then The Kombat Zone. In the background to the left can be seen buildings in Charlotte Square. Photo: Newcastle Libraries

A 1995 photograph of Monument Mall on Blackett Street. Boots, Envy, The Body Shop and Burton's have shops on the ground floor of the mall. An entrance to Monument metro station is in the foreground to the left.

8. Envy

A 1995 photograph of Monument Mall on Blackett Street. Boots, Envy, The Body Shop and Burton's have shops on the ground floor of the mall. An entrance to Monument metro station is in the foreground to the left. Photo: Newcastle Libraries

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