Explore Nostalgic Blackett Street Views: 1960s to 1980s

Take a trip down memory lane and explore the nostalgic views of Blackett Street from the bustling days of the 1960s to the 1980s. Relive iconic moments and scenes from this famous Newcastle location.

These are some of the best nostalgic views you will find of the busy street and they come to us courtesy of the Newcastle Photo Archive.

There’s shoppers out in force next to Northern Goldsmiths in the 1960s, Fenwick’s Christmas window in the 1970s, and a sunny day in the 1980s.

9. Faces galore

There are plenty of faces to recognise in this packed view of the street in the 1960s. | Newcastle Photo Archive

10. Taking you back to the 1970s

Looking down on Blackett Street in a journey back to the 1970s. Tell us if it brings back memories for you. | Newcastle Photo Archive

11. Christmas at Fenwick's

Christmas at Fenwick's was always a special occasion. Here is the store's display in the 1970s. | Newcastle Photo Archive

12. Sunny in the 1980s

British Airways and Lloyd's Holiday Travel are in the picture, as well as a few local shoppers, in this 1980s view. | Newcastle Photo Archive

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