English, British
AREA_STAT
Conservation Area
Class
Commercial
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
05
District
Newcastle
Easting
425000
Grid ref figure
6
Map Sheet
NZ26SE
MONTH1
3
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
564000
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Newcastle
Description
The Half Moon was a WB Reid pub in 1925 when the building was made into offices.
Site Type: Broad
Eating and Drinking Establishment
SITEDESC
The Half Moon was a WB Reid pub in 1925 when the building was made into offices.
Site Name
Mosley Street, Half Moon Public House
Site Type: Specific
Public House
HER Number
15564
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
Brian Bennison, 1996, Heady Days - A History of Newcastle's Public Houses, Volume One - The Central Area, p 27
YEAR1
2013
English, British
Class
Recreational
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
COMP2
Claire MacRae
DAY1
05
DAY2
21
District
Newcastle
Easting
425160
Grid ref figure
8
LANDUSE
Building
Map Sheet
NZ26SE
MONTH1
3
MONTH2
8
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
564550
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Early 20th Century 1901 to 1932
Place
Newcastle
Description
London architects Adamson and Kinns drew up plans in 1921 for a cinema on New Bridge Street. City Amusements was formed in April of that year and the proposed capital was £250,000. The chosen site was No. 49 New Bridge Street. John Dobson's house would need to be demolished. The picture hall was to be called the Oxford, with a dance hall, restaurant, billiard saloon and tea rooms. The plans survive in Tyne and Wear Archives. The façade was to be in cream terracotta with Corinthian pillars. The spacious vestibule would lead to a semi-circular foyer and then into the theatre. Staircases from the vestibule would lead to the billiard room and basement restaurant. There would be lifts to the circles and galleries of the theatre. The stalls would hold 967 people, the lower circle 540 and the upper circle 405. This was a vast size for a 1921 theatre. In addition the restaurant and dance floor would both accommodate 800 people, plus 1500 in the balcony. The council approved the plans on 27 April 1921 but the promoters withdrew the application. Raising the funds might have been the problem. In 1923 City Amusements instead built Oxford Galleries dance hall for £75,000. Later a nightclub (Tiffany's, Ikon and Liquid and Envy). Now closed.
Site Type: Broad
Music Speech and Dance Venue
SITEDESC
London architects Adamson and Kinns drew up plans in 1921 for a cinema on New Bridge Street. City Amusements was formed in April of that year and the proposed capital was £250,000. The chosen site was No. 49 New Bridge Street. John Dobson's house would need to be demolished. The picture hall was to be called the Oxford, with a dance hall, restaurant, billiard saloon and tea rooms. The plans survive in Tyne and Wear Archives. The façade was to be in cream terracotta with Corinthian pillars. The spacious vestibule would lead to a semi-circular foyer and then into the theatre. Staircases from the vestibule would lead to the billiard room and basement restaurant. There would be lifts to the circles and galleries of the theatre. The stalls would hold 967 people, the lower circle 540 and the upper circle 405. This was a vast size for a 1921 theatre. In addition the restaurant and dance floor would both accommodate 800 people, plus 1500 in the balcony. The council approved the plans on 27 April 1921 but the promoters withdrew the application. Raising the funds might have been the problem. In 1923 City Amusements instead built Oxford Galleries dance hall for £75,000. Now a nightclub (Tiffany's, Ikon and later Liquid and Envy). Closed January 2015.
Site Name
New Bridge Street, Oxford Galleries Dance Hall
Site Type: Specific
Dance Hall
HER Number
15563
Form of Evidence
Extant Building
Sources
Frank Manders, 1991, Cinemas of Newcastle, pp 182-183; Bernicia Archaeology, 2013, Archaeological Desk Based Assessment for 48 New Bridge Street, Newcastle upon Tyne; plan of approved planning applications 1921 and 1924, Tyne and Wear Archives T186/A1701; plan of proposed alterations to Oxford Galleries, 1925, Tyne and Wear Archives T186/A1701, plan of proposed alterations to Oxford Galleries 1946, 1949, 1952 and 1954, Tyne and Wear Archives T186/A1701; Ainsworth Spark Associates, 2015, John Dobson's House, 49 New Bridge Street, Newcastle upon Tyne - Historic Building Recording
YEAR1
2013
YEAR2
2015
English, British
AREA_STAT
Conservation Area
Class
Commercial
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
05
District
Newcastle
Easting
425010
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26SW
MONTH1
3
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
564100
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Newcastle
Description
Once a James Deuchar pub. Closed in 1980. It was probably the last 'men only' pub in Newcastle. There was no official policy to exclude women, but it had a reputation which suggested that women were unwelcome and it never had a ladies' toilet.
Site Type: Broad
Eating and Drinking Establishment
SITEDESC
Once a James Deuchar pub. Closed in 1980. It was probably the last 'men only' pub in Newcastle. There was no official policy to exclude women, but it had a reputation which suggested that women were unwelcome and it never had a ladies' toilet.
Site Name
Grey Street, Grapes Vaults
Site Type: Specific
Public House
HER Number
15562
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
Brian Bennison, 1996, Heady Days - A History of Newcastle's Public Houses, Volume One - The Central Area, p 26
YEAR1
2013
English, British
AREA_STAT
Conservation Area
Class
Commercial
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
05
District
Newcastle
Easting
424800
Grid ref figure
6
Map Sheet
NZ26SW
MONTH1
3
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
564200
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Newcastle
Description
Reverted to an off-licence in 1929.
Site Type: Broad
Eating and Drinking Establishment
SITEDESC
Reverted to an off-licence in 1929.
Site Name
Grey Street, Norfolk Hotel
Site Type: Specific
Public House
HER Number
15561
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
Brian Bennison, 1996, Heady Days - A History of Newcastle's Public Houses, Volume One - The Central Area, p 26
YEAR1
2013
English, British
AREA_STAT
Conservation Area
Class
Commercial
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
COMP2
Claire MacRae
DAY1
05
DAY2
16
District
Newcastle
Easting
425030
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26SW
MONTH1
3
MONTH2
1
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
564120
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Newcastle
Description
The proprietor in 1890 was James Davidson from Hebburn. The Villa Nova opened around 1890 'with a first class selection of wines and spirits, Bass and other ales drawn from the wood'. In 1908 the Villa Nova at 10 Grey Street became Spiers & Pond's Restaurant. The premises were converted to offices shortly afterwards (HER 9026).
Site Type: Broad
Eating and Drinking Establishment
SITEDESC
The proprietor in 1890 was James Davidson from Hebburn. The Villa Nova opened around 1890 'with a first class selection of wines and spirits, Bass and other ales drawn from the wood'. 1906 plans shown the ground and basement of 10 Grey Street as Villa Nova bar with the lower bar using the cellars under 6-8 Grey Steret. In 1908 the Villa Nova at 10 Grey Street became Spiers & Pond's Restaurant. The premises were converted to offices shortly afterwards (HER 9026).
Site Name
Grey Street, Villa Nova
Site Type: Specific
Public House
HER Number
15560
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
Brian Bennison, 1996, Heady Days - A History of Newcastle's Public Houses, Volume One - The Central Area, p 26; Space Conservation, 2014, 2-12 Grey Street and 21 Mosley St, Newcastle upon Tyne -Heritage Assessment;
YEAR1
2013
YEAR2
2015
English, British
AREA_STAT
Conservation Area
Class
Commercial
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
05
District
Newcastle
Easting
424800
Grid ref figure
6
Map Sheet
NZ26SW
MONTH1
3
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
564200
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Newcastle
Description
Grey Street once had a number of licensed premises. The first of which to go was the Crown & Mitre in 1890.
Site Type: Broad
Eating and Drinking Establishment
SITEDESC
Grey Street once had a number of licensed premises. The first of which to go was the Crown & Mitre in 1890.
Site Name
Grey Street, Crown and Mitre Public House
Site Type: Specific
Public House
HER Number
15559
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
Brian Bennison, 1996, Heady Days - A History of Newcastle's Public Houses, Volume One - The Central Area, p 26
YEAR1
2013
English, British
AREA_STAT
Conservation Area
Class
Commercial
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
05
District
Newcastle
Easting
424800
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26SW
MONTH1
3
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
564020
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Newcastle
Description
The Rose Inn was a stagecoach halt. It became a favourite meeting place for bowlers when Harry Wardle, bowler took it over. Around 1893 the Rose became the Royal Bar. The proprietor in 1904 was Michael Hails. In 1920 the pub was acquired by Bass. It closed in 1959. In 1960 the Printer's Pie was built to a design 'revolutionary for its time'. Is this the Fleet Street pub?
Site Type: Broad
Eating and Drinking Establishment
SITEDESC
The Rose Inn was a stagecoach halt. It became a favourite meeting place for bowlers when Harry Wardle, bowler took it over. Around 1893 the Rose became the Royal Bar. The proprietor in 1904 was Michael Hails. In 1920 the pub was acquired by Bass. It closed in 1959. In 1960 the Printer's Pie was built to a design 'revolutionary for its time'. Is this the Fleet Street pub?
Site Name
Pudding Chare, Rose Inn
Site Type: Specific
Public House
HER Number
15558
Form of Evidence
Demolished Building
Sources
Brian Bennison, 1996, Heady Days - A History of Newcastle's Public Houses, Volume One - The Central Area, p 25
YEAR1
2013
English, British
AREA_STAT
Conservation Area
Class
Commercial
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
05
District
Newcastle
Easting
424770
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26SW
MONTH1
3
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
564040
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Newcastle
Description
Closed in 1877.
Site Type: Broad
Eating and Drinking Establishment
SITEDESC
Closed in 1877.
Site Name
Rosemary Lane, Globe Public House
Site Type: Specific
Public House
HER Number
15557
Form of Evidence
Demolished Building
Sources
Brian Bennison, 1996, Heady Days - A History of Newcastle's Public Houses, Volume One - The Central Area, p 24
YEAR1
2013
English, British
AREA_STAT
Conservation Area
Class
Commercial
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
05
District
Newcastle
Easting
424890
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26SW
MONTH1
3
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
564030
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Newcastle
Description
Built in 1890 by Mrs Swanston of Rye Hill. Part of the restaurant operated as a public bar but you weren't supposed to be able to buy a drink unless you bought something to eat. The Collingwood restaurant closed in 1926 but reopened as the Groat House pub. Is this now Ohso?
Site Type: Broad
Eating and Drinking Establishment
SITEDESC
Built in 1890 by Mrs Swanston of Rye Hill. Part of the restaurant operated as a public bar but you weren't supposed to be able to buy a drink unless you bought something to eat. The Collingwood restaurant closed in 1926 but reopened as the Groat House pub. Is this now Ohso?
Site Name
Groat Market, Collingwood Restaurant and Buffet
Site Type: Specific
Public House
HER Number
15556
Form of Evidence
Extant Building
Sources
Brian Bennison, 1996, Heady Days - A History of Newcastle's Public Houses, Volume One - The Central Area, p 24
YEAR1
2013
English, British
AREA_STAT
Conservation Area
Class
Commercial
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
Crossref
10352
DAY1
05
District
Newcastle
Easting
424890
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26SW
MONTH1
3
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
564030
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Newcastle
Description
Said to have been 'one of the most ancient and popular hostelries of the city'. Demolished in 1890 by its owner Mrs Swanston of Rye Hill.
Site Type: Broad
Eating and Drinking Establishment
SITEDESC
Said to have been 'one of the most ancient and popular hostelries of the city'. Demolished in 1890 by its owner Mrs Swanston of Rye Hill.
Site Name
Groat Market, Crown and Thistle Public House
Site Type: Specific
Public House
HER Number
15555
Form of Evidence
Demolished Building
Sources
Brian Bennison, 1996, Heady Days - A History of Newcastle's Public Houses, Volume One - The Central Area, p 23-24
YEAR1
2013