George Street, Church of St. Paul

In 1859, Willington not only divided from Wallsend but was considered large enough to be divided into two parts: Parish of Willington-on-Tyne and Parish of Howdon Panns.
The architects were Thomas Austin and R. J. Johnson. The foundation stone was laid by Mrs. Addison Potter (Mayoress of Newcastle) on 11th August 1874 and was consecrated by Bishop Baring in February 1876. The church cost £2,600, which was considered to be a considerable sum. It was widely agreed that the church be dedicated to St. Paul.
In 1923, a chancel sanctuary and choir vestries were added and Sir G. B. Hunter laid the foundation stone. The church organ was added soon after.
These changes were made after a letter was sent from an Arthur B. Plummer to a Mr. Wood dated 16th March 1922. The letter spoke of changes needed to be made: “the vestry is too small”; “the chancel is rather cramped”. An extension to the east was suggested to solve these problems. Marshall and Tweedy of Newcastle drew up the plans for the proposed new chancel etc.