Exeter Street, Tyneside flats

In 1866 William Affleck bought part of the Shipcote estate. He built Tyneside flats with the streets named after cathedral cities - Peterborough, Worcester, Chichester, Lichfield, Ely, Lincoln, Ripon, Exeter and Hereford. George Lucas drew up the plans for Ripon Street in 1876. These were plain brick with simple detail around the doors and windows. Tenants of these rented flats were largely skilled artisans, craftsmen and tradesmen, policemen, engine drivers, joiners and fitters.