136-178 Shields Road, Parrish Department Store

HER Number:
9980

District:
Newcastle

Site Name:
136-178 Shields Road, Parrish Department Store

Place:
Byker

Map Sheet:
NZ26SE

Class:
Commercial

Site Type: Broad:
Shop

Site Type: Specific:
Department Store

General Period:
20TH CENTURY

Specific Period:
Early 20th Century 1901 to 1932

Form of Evidence:
Extant Building

Description:
This building is a fine example of 1920s department store design. John Parrish opened his expanded store in 1921, which was later converted into student accommodation in 1996. The building possesses an elaborate white stone patterned frontage, complete with wreath and shield-style decoration, which are inscribed ‘JTP Ltd 1921’. LOCAL LIST

Easting:
426910

Northing:
564770

Grid Reference:
NZ426910564770

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
Newcastle City Council, 2006, Local List of Buildings, Structures, Parks, Gardens and Open Spaces of Special Local Architectural or Historic Interest Supplementary Planning Document