The 1880s is one of the three periods focused on over the initial course of this project. In this section you will discover findings and resources relating to this period.
Illustration of a celebration ‘Ascension Day’ when Jesus supposedly rose. Since religious belief was strong in this era, it is a big celebration. Source: Engraved by Lambert and Collard, drawn by J. W. Carmichael Group name: Tweenies
Sailors unloading/ tying up ships at the dock. Source: J. W. Carmichael – ship builder and painter Group name: Tweenies
This illustration shows a big difference between the rich and poor people. You can see the big boats owned by the rich people whilst the poor people are working. It shows how different the community of the Quayside was. Source: … Continue reading →
An illustration of the bridges, the river and the people in Newcastle. It shows the boats owned by rich people and also the poor people’s lifestyle. It is missing the swing bridge, though by the time this picture was drawn, … Continue reading →
A description of the decorations put up for Victoria and Albert’s visit to the Quayside. It also gives a description fo the Quayside at the time. Date: 1884 Group name: Tweenies
This newspaper clipping tells us about a body found in the river. The clipping shows how different the security and safety is now compared to in the past. We now have bars and barriers, lifeboats and lifebelts to stop us … Continue reading →
Illustration of boats coming down the Tyne in order to see the Prince and Princess of Wales who visiting Newcastle upon Tyne in 1885. Date: 1885 Group name: Tweenies
A map of the Quayside in 1878. Date: 1878 Source: Andrew Reid, Reid’s Handbook
An illustration of an early steam boat. The other ships are wind powered. Source: J. Knox, artist. Group name: Longbenton Community College.
People delivering hay by horse and by boat. Factories in work shipping out goods such as coal, flint and steel. Date: 1886 Source: Reid’s Handbook Group name: Longbenton Community College