Newcastle street life, 19th c. photos

[Coromandel]

Today's Guardian reports the discovery of a collection of 300 or so 19th century photographs of Newcastle and other parts of the north-east. Just 13 of them can be seen in the gallery here:

http://www.
guardian.co.uk/uk/gallery/2012/mar/29/19th-centrury-newcastle-in-pictures#/?picture=388048802&index=0

They are superb photos giving a rare glimpse of everyday life. Follow the link on the right for more about the story.

[Jan1954]

Francis Frith also produced some wonderful photographs from 1855, when he started his photography business, to when he died in Cannes in 1898. His views of Northumberland, including Newcastle, are available from our sponsors, Parish Chest.

[Coromandel]

Time for a commercial break already?!

I'd better go and put the kettle on.

[Jan1954]

Yep! You can then settle down with your cuppa for a good read!