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The Farndale Road development in Benwell. Tell us if this scene brings back memories for you. | Newcastle Photo Archive

'This is a real blast from the past' - 15 iconic scenes to show how Newcastle looked in the 1990s

By Chris Cordner

Digital specialist in nostalgia

Published 1st Oct 2025, 12:00 GMT

A closing joke shop, developments in a railway tunnel and locals taking a walk in gardens - we have it all in these 15 views of 1990s Newcastle.

We took a trip back in time with the help of the Newcastle Photo Archive and came up with this fantastic set of nostalgic images.

Take a trip with us to Two Ball Lonnen, Hanover Gardens, the Westmoreland Road Joke Shop and Gloucester Road - plus many more scenes.

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The corner of the Gloucester Road development showing the Westgate Economy Stores.

13. Gloucester Road development

The corner of the Gloucester Road development showing the Westgate Economy Stores. | Newcastle Photo Archive

The Scotswood railway tunnel development provides another Tyneside 1990s view.

14. Scotswood railway tunnel development

The Scotswood railway tunnel development provides another Tyneside 1990s view. | Newcastle Photo Archive

A bulldozer stands on the site of the St Stephen's demolition around 30 years ago.

15. St Stephen's demolition

A bulldozer stands on the site of the St Stephen's demolition around 30 years ago. | Newcastle Photo Archive

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