Shown on Ordnance Survey second edition. Martha Morton brewed here from 1855 to 1858. John Hunt worked here until 1861. James Hall was brewer from 1861 to 1864/5. W.B. Reid bought the Blue Posts. It closed in 1931.
Site Type: Broad
Inn
SITEDESC
Shown on Ordnance Survey second edition. Martha Morton brewed here from 1855 to 1858. John Hunt worked here until 1861. James Hall was brewer from 1861 to 1864/5. Until the mid C19 this was the meeting place of the Newcastle Lodge of the Free and Easy Johns. This society formed in 1768 describing themselves as a 'convivial society with a ritual, password and grip'. W.B. Reid bought the Blue Posts. It closed in 1931.
Site Name
Pilgrim Street, Blue Posts Inn
Site Type: Specific
Inn
HER Number
10599
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
Shown on Ordnance Survey Second Edition of 1896; Brian Bennison, 1995, Brewers and Bottlers of Newcastle upon Tyne From 1850 to the present day, p 42; Brian Bennison, 1996, Heady Days - A History of Newcastle's Public Houses, Vol 1, The Central Area, p 36
YEAR1
2008
English, British
Class
Industrial
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
17
District
Newcastle
Easting
425620
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26SE
MONTH1
1
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
564420
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Newcastle
Description
Shown on Ordnance Survey second edition.
Site Type: Broad
Wood Processing Site
SITEDESC
Shown on Ordnance Survey second edition.
Site Name
Stepney Lane, Argyle Saw Mills
Site Type: Specific
Saw Mill
HER Number
10598
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
Shown on Ordnance Survey Second Edition of 1896
YEAR1
2008
English, British
Class
Commercial
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
COMP2
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
17
DAY2
10
District
Newcastle
Easting
425480
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26SE
MONTH1
1
MONTH2
5
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
564330
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Hanoverian 1714 to 1837
Place
Newcastle
Description
Shown on Ordnance Survey second edition. In 1854 Wallace's Hotel had a 9 half-barrel brewery attached. It was bought by Fitzgeralds, became the Café Royal and now is the Café Royal Buffet with the offices of Sir John Fitzgerald Ltd adjoining.
Site Type: Broad
Eating and Drinking Establishment
SITEDESC
Shown on Ordnance Survey second edition. In 1854 Wallace's Hotel had a 9 half-barrel brewery attached. It changed hands for £2000 in 1936. It closed by 1940. It was bought by Fitzgeralds, became the Café Royal and now is the Café Royal Buffet with the offices of Sir John Fitzgerald Ltd adjoining.
Site Name
Argyle Street, Wallace Hotel Public House
Site Type: Specific
Public House
HER Number
10597
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
Shown on Ordnance Survey Second Edition of 1896; Brian Bennison, 1995, Brewers and Bottlers of Newcastle upon Tyne From 1850 to the present day, p 78; Bennison, Brian, 1997, Heavy Nights - A History of Newcastle's Public Houses, Volume Two, The North and East, p 21
YEAR1
2008
YEAR2
2013
English, British
Class
Health and Welfare
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
17
District
Newcastle
Easting
425460
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26SE
MONTH1
1
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
564300
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Newcastle
Description
Shown on Ordnance Survey second edition. Also known as Pandon House.
Site Type: Broad
Childrens Home
SITEDESC
Shown on Ordnance Survey second edition. Also known as Pandon House.
Site Name
Argyle Street, Home for Destitute Boys
Site Type: Specific
Childrens Home
HER Number
10596
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
Shown on Ordnance Survey Second Edition of 1896
YEAR1
2008
English, British
Class
Industrial
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
Crossref
5145
DAY1
17
District
Newcastle
Easting
425500
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26SE
MONTH1
1
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
564300
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Newcastle
Description
Shown on Ordnance Survey second edition. This was the best known business of the Potter family - William Potter and Addison Langhorn Potter ran a brewery at Forth Banks from 1787 (HER 4895). The Melbourne Street Maltings were said to be the finest of its kind, housed in an imposing seven storey building. Newcastle Breweries bought it in 1918.
Site Type: Broad
Food and Drink Industry Site
SITEDESC
Shown on Ordnance Survey second edition. This was the best known business of the Potter family - William Potter and Addison Langhorn Potter ran a brewery at Forth Banks from 1787 (HER 4895). The Melbourne Street Maltings were said to be the finest of its kind, housed in an imposing seven storey building. Newcastle Breweries bought it in 1918.
Site Name
Melbourne Street, malt house
Site Type: Specific
Malt House
HER Number
10595
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
Shown on Ordnance Survey Second Edition of 1896; Brian Bennison, 2000, Tyneside's Most Respectable Breweries of 1801, Archaeologia Aeliana, Series 5, Vol. XXVIII, p 219
YEAR1
2008
English, British
Class
Civil
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
Crossref
6239
DAY1
17
District
Newcastle
Easting
425540
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26SE
MONTH1
1
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
564240
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Newcastle
Description
Shown on Ordnance Survey second edition.
Site Type: Broad
Meeting Hall
SITEDESC
Shown on Ordnance Survey second edition.
Site Name
St. Cuthbert's Hall
Site Type: Specific
Church Hall
HER Number
10594
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
Shown on Ordnance Survey Second Edition of 1896
YEAR1
2008
English, British
Class
Commercial
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
COMP2
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
17
DAY2
10
District
Newcastle
Easting
425590
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26SE
MONTH1
1
MONTH2
5
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
564290
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Newcastle
Description
Shown on Ordnance Survey second edition.
Site Type: Broad
Eating and Drinking Establishment
SITEDESC
Shown on Ordnance Survey second edition. Now under a re-routed Melbourne Street. Bought by Steel Coulson in 1907. Was one of 16 public houses secured by Vaux when they absorbed the Edinburgh firm in 1959. Closed in 1968. Its licence was used to open the Man in the Moon in Princess Square. When the Royal Victoria was demolished, the red granite façade was salvaged and used for six polished name plates for John Dobson Street.
Site Name
Melbourne Street, Royal Victoria Hotel Public Hous
Site Type: Specific
Public House
HER Number
10593
Form of Evidence
Demolished Building
Sources
Shown on Ordnance Survey Second Edition of 1896; Bennison, Brian, 1997, Heavy Nights - A History of Newcastle's Public Houses, Volume Two, The North and East, p 21
YEAR1
2008
YEAR2
2013
English, British
Class
Commercial
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
COMP2
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
17
DAY2
10
District
Newcastle
Easting
425630
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26SE
MONTH1
1
MONTH2
5
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
564330
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Newcastle
Description
Shown on Ordnance Survey second edition.
Site Type: Broad
Eating and Drinking Establishment
SITEDESC
Shown on Ordnance Survey second edition. Leased by Newcastle Breweries. Closed in 1914.
Site Name
Buxton Street, Globe Tavern Public House
Site Type: Specific
Public House
HER Number
10592
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
Ordnance Survey Second Edition of 1896; Bennison, Brian, 1997, Heavy Nights - A History of Newcastle's Public Houses, Volume Two, The North and East, p 21