But all of these houses were reduced to rubble during demolition programmes in the city’s history.
We have reminders of Westmorland Street, Lawson Street and Glue House Lane. All of the photos come to use courtesy of the excellent Newcastle Photo Archive and we thank them for some wonderful memories.
In case you missed it;
5. Consigned to history
Lawson Street had been cleared when this photograph was taken. | Newcastle Photo Archive
6. Hawes Street
A Hawes Street photo showing houses planned for slum clearance under a compulsory purchase order 70 years ago. | Newcastle Photo Archive
7. Back to the 1800s
An amazing view from the 1800s which showed slum clearance work near the castle. | Newcastle Photo Archive
8. Westmorland Road
A view of Westmorland Road before the slum clearance programme. | Newcastle Photo Archive
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