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 houe with wonky windows by sandysmith
"from the above window on Nov 18th 1772 Bessy Surtees descended and eloped with John Scott later created 1st Earl of Eldon and Lord Chancellor of England". Address: 41-44 Sandhill
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 Discovery mus. Newcastle by sourbugger
A very modern and well-though out museum has been inserted into the innards.
The Museum is clearly aiming mainly at a younger auidence, but two galleries in particular will also be of interest to adult visitors.
One exhibition follows the story of Newcastle right from pre-historic times up to the present day. It mainly concentrates on the 20th century - with tableaux and artifacts from each of the decades. It is somewhat disconcerting to see everyday objects you grew up with being displayed to gawping children who can't work out how you managed to live in such a backward and unsophisticated world.
Another gallery looks at the Tyne, witha good collection of model boats illustrating the rich history of trade and shipbuilding on the river. Leave a Comment Address: Blandford squareDirections: Use St James of Cent. Sta metro and follow signs (approx 10 mins)Website: www.twmuseums.org.uk
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 The famous window of Bessie
Surtees' House by sabsi
She was the daughter of a rich Newcastle family and fell in love with John Scott, a poor coal merchant's son. However, her parents didn't accept the poor fella to become her husband.
So on the night of 18 November 1772 she climbed out of the window in the first floor of this house and they escaped to Scotland where they got married.
He later became Lord Chancellor of England and Earl of Eldon. Not a too bad choice after all ;)
The house is open from 10am to 4pm Mondays to Fridays. Admission is free. We only had a look from the outside though! Leave a Comment Address: 41-44 Sandhill, Newcastle QuaysidePhone: 0191-2611585
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If you visit just one museum in Newcastle make it the Laing Art Gallery, which has an excellent collection of 18th and 19th century paintings by British artists, and some interesting sculptures and glasswork.
Admission to the Gallery is free and it’s in a great location on New Bridge Street in the centre of town. There are two floors in the museum though most of the collection is in the there rooms on the first floor.
Among the most impressive paintings are those by the 19th century Northumberland artist John Martin. My favourite painting was Martin’s “The Bard” which shows a Welsh Bard about to commit suicide during an attack by the English Army.
A useful leaflet lists the Laing's own choice of Top10 exhibits though the collection is sufficiently small that you can see everything in an hour or less. Leave a Comment
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Bessie Surtees was the daughter of Aubone Surtees, a wealthy merchant who lived on the Quayside in Newcastle in the latter part of the eighteenth century. When she fell in love with John Scott, a coal merchant's son, the match was frowned upon. So the headstrong Bessie climbed out of a first floor window and eloped to Scotland.
This house, though, has more than just romantic significance. It provides a rare example f well preserved domestic architecture from the Jacobean period. It stands five stories high, with each floor slightly overhanging the one below, and the windows extending across the full width of the house.
Inside, the heavy oak panelling, elaborate plaster ceilings and ornate chimney pieces show why a rich merchant considered himself several notches above a coal merchant in the social order of the day.
English Heritage Property
Open Monday to Friday all year long (10.00am to 4.00pm)
Admission free
Closed bank holidays Leave a Comment Address: 41 - 44 Sandhill, Newcastle
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 by joecooper
A muti-purpose site with a visitor centre, conference facilities and The Institute Of Human Genetics. Leave a Comment Address: TynesideOther Contact: Website:
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 by joecooper
Explore the unseen diverse marine habitat that lies below the sea. Take a trip through the underwater tunnel and come within inches if many different creatures. Leave a Comment Address: Grande Parade, Tynemouth.Other Contact: Website:
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Shows history of Newcastle in a very interesting way. Also has a science area. Free to go in. Great for kids. Leave a Comment
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 Millenium Bridge - Newcastle by weewatty
The bridge swings upwards to allow ships to pass safely under, surely a timeless piece of architecture and a sight not to be missed on any visit to Newcastle. Plus its FREE!! Leave a Comment Address: River TyneDirections: Quayside
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