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
Browsing: 1886
Reid’s Handbook to Newcastle upon Tyne
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
Reid’s Handbook to Newcastle upon Tyne
This is a hand drawn image of what industry and the Quay itself was like in the 1800s. It features people dressed in period clothing by the side of the river with trade boxes of goods and huge anchors indicating … Continue reading