Byker, Shields Road, Nos. 165-167, Lloyd's TSB Bank

HER Number:
9990

District:
Newcastle

Site Name:
Byker, Shields Road, Nos. 165-167, Lloyd's TSB Bank

Place:
Byker

Map Sheet:
NZ26SE

Class:
Commercial

Site Type: Broad:

Site Type: Specific:
Bank (Financial)

General Period:
Early Modern

Specific Period:
C19

Form of Evidence:
Extant Building

Description:
An imposing 3 storey corner building, with an all stone façade complete with 2nd and 3rd storey columns. The former Lloyds TSB bank was built between 1905-1910 for Lloyds Bank Ltd. It remained functioning as a bank until it became redundant in c.2006. The ground floor contained the main banking area while the upper floors contained offices. The rooms still retain some origianl early 20th century features such as skirting boards, coving, doors, staircases and window fittings. Externally, the main elevations which face onto Shields Road and Heaton Road contain a wealth of architectural detailing. The former bank is to be converted for residential use and was recorded by WAA in 2014. The building was described as being in a good state of repair despite being unoccupied. LOCAL LIST

Easting:
2702

Northing:
6484

Grid Reference:
NZ27026484

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; Wardell Armstrong Archaeology Ltd., 2014, Former Lloyds TSB Bank, 165-169 Shields Road, Byker - Historic Building Recording