Wallsend, Carville Road, Co-operative Store

The buildings were built by the Wallsend Industrial Cooperative Society established in 1862 and the buildings date from 1867. They have two plaques linked to the cooperative movement a 'handshake' and a 'beehive'. There were shop units on the ground floor of the Carville Road Frontage opposite other shops. The majority of the building was first used as warehouses and storage with stables in a yard from an entrance off Frank Street. It has had a number of uses since including a Gym and indoor market as well as an amusement centre (Dunes Amusements). Brick building with symmetrical gables to Carville Road. Datestone of 1862.