Hawks' Iron Works (SMR 5177) became, at one point, perhaps the most important industrial complex in Gateshead, although George Hawks himself (1801-63) is better known as Gateshead's first Mayor. The monument was erected by "his friends and by the workmen of Gateshead Iron Works, of which he was the fifth senior partner" {1}. Monument dates to 1865. Stone with standing figure in mayoral robes and chain, holding a scroll and standing on a stepped base resting on a square plinth {2}.

Thomas Hepburn was the founder of the first successful miners' union in the area and his tomb was erected by the miners of Northumberland and Durham on his death in 1864. It is inscribed "SHORTER HOURS AND BETTER EDUCATION FOR MINERS" {1}. Stepped base of granite and sandstone carries tapered grave slab with plinth, cornice and pediment of pink granite {2}. In 1830 Thomas Hepburn, a miner at Hetton Colliery (HER 2989) organised the first union of Northumberland and Durham miners - it became known as Hepburn's Union. The Union was concerned with pay, but primarily with the welfare of young boys who worked in the pits, some as young as 6, working long hours (up to 18 hours a day) which had a long term affect on their health. Several mass meetings were called in 1831 - the first on Newcastle's town moor where over 20,000 miners attended. They agreed to strike in April 1831. Demand for coal in London was rising so the colliery owners agreed to shorten the working day of boys under 12 years old to 12 hours.

Erected by the miners of Durham to commemorate the long and self-sacrificing labour in the cause of human progress of Thomas Ramsay who died in 1873 {1}. Memorial by G. Burn of Newcastle. Sandstone pedestal, with inscription on east face, bears statue of man in Victorian dress with a scroll under his left arm. 4 pillars support a tall gabled crocketed canopy {2}.

Shown as 'Foundery' on Oliver's map of 1831 occupied by Robson, Riddle and Co. Shown as 'Skinnerburn Iron Works' on OS 1879 25" edition. By 1896 it had been reduced in size but was still functioning. However, in 1899 the iron foundry buildings were largely rebuilt and reconfigured for Robert Henzell who operated the Henzell Northern Oil Company. The oil company occupied the site until the mid 1960s. Derelict since the 1980s. The buildings were recorded in 2015.

Bourne states that a pottery was carried on "without the Closegate" for some years before 1736. At this time it was in the hands of Joseph Blenkinsop and Ralph Harle. In 1748 the pottery was advertised to let. Mr Blenkinsop was still residing in a house without the Closegate in 1749. In 1758 the pottery was entirely destroyed by fire. In 1787 there are two notices of a pottery called the Skinner Burn Pottery, Forth Banks, worked by George Spearman & Co. Three years later this pottery had passed into the hands of Addison Falconer and Co. was recorded at Skinnerburn. This is presumably the origins of the name Pottery Lane. A Pottery is shown on Oliver's map of 1831 next to the Plate Glass Works (HER 4881). It is marked as 'Newcastle Pottery' on the 1879 OS 25" edition. There was also a pottery manufacturer called James Wallace in Forth Banks in 1837. His business had been started by Thomas Wallace in 1827 at Carr Hill. Wallace, James and Company had an office at 86 Blenheim Street in 1838. The pottery had been largely demolished by 1896 and subsequently built upon.
Archaeologically excavated in 2016 by Pre-Construct Archaeology. The structural remains excavated at the site represent elements of the latest U-shaped
incarnation of the pottery in this area which the historic map sequence demonstrates was built between 1805 and by 1827, with modifications occurring throughout the 19th century. Widespread demolition of the pottery had evidently taken place at various times; the pottery was closed in 1893 with most structures being demolished prior to 1896. Several buildings were constructed upon the former site of the pottery, including a stable, slaughterhouse and a stone mason’s yard, truncating some remaining elements of the pottery. It is evident from the excavated remains and from the map evidence that some former pottery workshop structures along the eastern boundary of the site and structures in the eastern corner had been retained. All structures at the site were demolished in the mid-20th century, which further impacted the structural remains of the pottery.

Shown on Oliver 1831 and 1879 OS 25" edition {1}. The stone and brick archways still survive within an existing derelict building. In poor condition, full of rubbish. Substantial stone retaining wall runs behind them.

By the end of the 1870s the Plate Glass Works (SMR 4881) had a railway track running through its main building from the Forth Goods Station to the quayside. Another track ran east-west along its southern extent.

Shown on Oliver 1831, running between the Plate Glass Works (SMR 4881) and its 'pond'.

The Plate Glass Works first appear on Wood's survey of 1827 complete with 'pond'. It belonged to Nathaniel Clayton and appears to continue in use until at least 1889. In 1889 the North Eastern Railway Company constructed 33 houses for their personnel at Dale Street. These were built over the former site of the Plate Glass Works which must have ceased operation some time before {1}. Wright & Co established a glassworks on this site around 1857 to make pressed ware. In 1867 the works were owned by E.T. Reed, then Heppell Garbutt & Co, reformed as W.H. Heppell & Co 1874. Date of closure unknown {6}.

Shown on OS 1857 10' to 1 mile edition with adjoining engine house.